Coffee Machines 85: Saeco Xelsis Digital ID Automatic Espresso Machine Review

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I bought the Gaggia Accademia from Amazon a little over a month ago, the Gaggia is similar to the Xelsis in both price and features (although the Accademia has a few less features than the Xelsis). Unfortunately the Gaggia went bad in almost exactly 30 days after I purchased it, thermostat stopped working which rendered the machine useless.
Returned it and got the Xelsis instead and from what I have experienced so far this Xelsis is much better than the Accademia machine. They are both very similarly priced, however the Xelsis has much more adjustability/personalization than the Gaggia did and though this is somewhat subjective I also think the Xelsis is a better looking machine, I should have just gotten this machine from the very beginning.

If you are X shopping these two models I recommend you get the Xelsis, much better value for the money. The only thing that concerns me about the Xelsis are the electronic touch controls which I am worried that eventually (as with anything electronic) this touch panel will fail, the Gaggia had push buttons which gave me the impression of it lasting longer, I guess time will tell.
The digital ID system although somewhat gimmicky works well and recognizes everyone's fingerprint in my household, it takes about 4 seconds for it to switch users and you have your own personalized settings once you do so, again, somewhat gimmicky but it works and being that Amazon (at the time I purchased it) had a better price on the digital ID one that the normal Xelsis, well, it was a no brainer for me as you are getting a more expensive machine for less.

The coffee/espresso coming out of this machine is fantastic, having had the Gaggia Accademia my opinion is that the Xelsis actually makes better tasting espresso/coffee.

I can't comment on the durability of this machine being that I got it less than a week ago, but from a usability and quality perspective the machine seems to be top notch. IMHO the Xelsis is without a doubt as good as it gets as far as super automatics go.

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Serve up your own personalized coffee drink with a touch of your finger. It is that easy with Saeco's Xelsis Digital ID fully automatic espresso machine. Using finger print recognition technology the Xelsis Digital ID will program, store and recall up to 6 unique user profiles. Each profile contains 9 beverages, fully customizable by strength, length and temperature as well as quantity and density of milk froth. Simply touch the digital ID pad with your finger tip and your personalized beverage starts to brew. This supreme convenience is matched by its elegant, subtle design. The wide and easy to read display allows one-touch functionality and intuitive handling. The Xelsis also provides an entirely integrated milk solution to automatic espresso machines, making it easier than ever to enjoy cappuccinos or lattes at home. The large external milk carafe with a built-in cappuccinatore hooks directly to the front of the machine, automatically frothing milk directly into the cup. The milk circuit is completely separate from the rest of the machine so that no milk operations involve the internal machine circuits. This makes milk carafe cleaning fast and immediate, with no intervention required from the user. The ergonomic design with its intergrated water tank and bean hopper that are easily accessible from the top of the machine perfectly compliments the machine's design. Saeco has thought of everything with this machine; it is also easy to clean with front access to the removable brew group and used grounds tray without removing drip tray or milk carafe making cleaning very practical. Utilizing the finest materials such as stainless steel and chrome to offer an elegant and noble touch to this new machine, Xelsis fits easily into any kitchen d�cor. The robust and sturdy construction will result in long-lasting performance.

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