Philips LatteGo 5400

Why Delonghi beats Philips, period. Philips 5400 vs Delonghi Dinamica Plus

What We Loved

• Aesthetic design appeal
  Built-in LED cup light adds a premium café vibe.
• Brew-temperature accuracy
  Coffee crema pours at ~75 °C, acceptably hot but cooler than Delonghi.
• Control-panel clarity (buttons, dials, touchscreen)
  Shows exact milliliter volumes and reacts only when the play icon is pressed.
• Maintenance alerts & reminders
  Low-water sensor consistently notifies when refills are needed.
• Programmability / custom profiles
  Five color-coded user profiles make tailoring drinks effortless.
• Shot-volume accuracy
  Auto-stops espresso at ~31.5 ml when set to 30 ml – impressively precise.

Just Okay

• Build quality & durability
  Lightweight drip-tray and softer plastics feel less robust.
• Crema thickness & texture
  Produces a modest crema that dissipates faster than Delonghi’s.
• Dose accuracy / weight consistency
  Maximum puck mass around 8-9 g limits drink intensity.
• Drip-tray capacity & splash control
  Very light tray flexes and feels budget compared to rival.
• Ease of refilling water tank
  Soft plastic tank is easy to pull out but lacks a top cover.
• Froth texture / microfoam quality
  Foam is frothy with larger bubbles; less creamy than competitor.
• Mess-free used-puck disposal
  Pucks crumble on removal, leaving loose grounds in bin.

Needs Improvement

• Grind-size range & precision
  Ceramic burrs cannot grind as fine as needed for stronger shots.
• Overall cup quality / flavor balance
  Espresso tastes mild, with shallow flavor depth.