Siemens EQ.8 300 or Melitta CI?

Hello,

I would like to buy a fully automatic machine. I looked at the models of the EQ.8 series and alternatively the fully automatic Mellita CI. The EQ8 300 machine is now available for 950 Euro, the Melitta CI for 750 Euro.
Is the surcharge of 200 Euro for the fully automatic machine from Siemens worth it?
I felt that the Siemens machine was more valuable. Above all, the EQ8 300 is very quiet. What about the durability of the two machines? Save 200 Euro and spend it on your first repair?

Many thanks for your info.

Many greetings

Marco

The Melitta Ci is superior to the Siemens... it simply has the better and higher quality technology and is more reliable.

Hello Martin,

in between there is also the Mellita Barista T or TS. Have you had any experience with the new models?

Many greetings

Marco

I don't know the models in detail... but I think that they have the same high quality Swiss technology installed..

Check if they also have the same brewing unit as the Nivona coffee makers installed, this technology is extremely reliable.

Hello Martin,

I don't know enough about it. Would you prefer a Nivona 8 series (possibly 845) to Melitta CI, especially in terms of quality?

Many greetings

Marco

The Nivona devices together with the Jura devices are generally considered the most reliable, but many other devices have the same technology as the Melitta devices.

In any case, these devices are mature and reliable... the rest is a matter of personal preferences.