De’Longhi Rivelia
A polished bean-to-cup machine that makes switching beans and sharing profiles genuinely useful rather than gimmicky.
Read full review →De’Longhi Rivelia or Philips 5500 LatteGo?
Rivelia is the more polished choice for profiles and switching beans. Philips makes milk cleanup especially simple and usually asks less of the budget.
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Philips Series 5500 LatteGo
A broad one-touch menu and simple two-part milk carafe make this a strong family option, though the deep body and premium price need weighing against simpler rivals.
Read full review →| Decision | De’Longhi Rivelia | Philips Series 5500 LatteGo |
|---|---|---|
| Index score | 91/100 | 88/100 |
| Best checked price | £599 | £649.99 |
| Machine type | Bean-to-cup | One-touch bean-to-cup |
| Ready in | 40 sec | 45 sec |
| Width | 24.5 cm | 24.6 cm |
| Depth | 43 cm | 43.3 cm |
| Grinder | Built-in conical burr | Ceramic burr, 12 settings; 275 g hopper |
| Milk | Auto carafe | LatteGo carafe |
| Water tank | 1.4 L | 1.8 L |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
Choose Rivelia for Bean Switch hoppers, four profiles and a narrower premium experience.
- One-touch drinks with reliable milk texture
- Bean Switch hoppers make changing coffee easy
- Four user profiles
Choose Philips for the simpler LatteGo milk path, broad one-touch menu and lower checked price.
- Twenty hot and iced drink recipes
- Four user profiles plus guest mode
- Two-part LatteGo carafe is quick to rinse
The decision in one line
Rivelia is best for busy households that want one-touch milk drinks and multiple bean choices. Series 5500 LatteGo is best for families wanting many one-touch drinks and separate user profiles.