[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a great machine that makes great coffee, but it did take a few days to dial in the settings. The user profile feature is great as it saves your favorite drink settings so you don’t have to set them each time.
The one down side is the auto shutoff function doesn’t feel that long. When shutting down the machine does a quick rinse/clean. This causes the drip tray to fill quickly. As if you’re like me you hadn’t placed a cup under to catch it.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This was a Christmas gift to my wife and her initial response was, why did you another coffee maker? After using the coffee maker her comment is: 'this is a grift I didn't know I needed'.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The coffee is NEVER HOT ENOUGH not even the expresso. The cappuccino sometimes doesn’t grind the beans so water comes out I have to stand there. The coffee looks and tastes great but I use expensive beans!
Response from Philips Home AppliancesBy Philips Home Living Team, January 9, 2024
Hi Joe,
Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we're very sorry to hear about your experience with our SAECO Espresso Machine. Your utmost satisfaction is extremely important to us and we'd like to learn more about this issue to resolve it.
At your earliest convenience, please get in touch with us to speak with a Consumer Care Representative. Be sure to reference this review & have your SAECO product handy so that we can better assist you.
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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I like every feature of the Xelsis. It easy to use, has many selections and fine tuning features for a great every day coffee experience.
Upgraded to the Xelsis from the Picobaristo and cannot fault the added functionality. Love the increased capacity on the water and beans as well as the new foam system and really like the hygiesteam system.
Where it really disappoints is the coffee temp. I have the setting pushed up to the max temp but when making any drink with a decent amount of milk the coffee can come out Luke warm or end up cold if i do not preheat my cup.
I've had this machine almost a week and am considering sending it back. Its a shame as it is a really nice looking coffee maker.
Response from Philips Home AppliancesBy The Philips Home Living team, December 19, 2023
Hi,
Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we're very sorry to hear about your experience with our Saeco Espresso Machine. Your utmost satisfaction is extremely important to us and we'd like to learn more about this issue to resolve it.
At your earliest convenience, please get in touch with us to speak with a Consumer Care Representative. Be sure to reference this review & have your Saeco product handy so that we can better assist you.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my second Saeco Coffee machine. The first one lasted almost 20 years with no issues. I enjoy the sleek styling and quick selection of so many different drinks. Also the ability to make two cups at the same time. My only disappointment is that for the price, the unit has no clock and can't be programed for specific occasions. My mistake, I should have checked this out and not assumed. Even my old machine had this feature.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The coffee doesn’t come out really hot like we like. I’m sure it’s perfect for the normal person though.