Two of the most popular mid-range bean-to-cup machines in the UK go head to head: the Beko CaffeExperto CEG7304X and the Philips Series 3300 LatteGo EP3347/90. Both grind fresh, brew automatically and froth milk at the touch of a button, at similar prices. The differences are in the grinder, the milk system and maintenance — and they're enough to point different buyers in different directions.
Quick comparison
| Beko CEG7304X | Philips Series 3300 EP3347/90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pump pressure | 19-bar | 15-bar |
| Grinder | Conical burr, 5 settings | 100% ceramic, 12 settings |
| Milk system | Integrated automatic jug | LatteGo (2-part, no tubes) |
| One-touch drinks | 6 | 6 |
| Display | Touch-control LED | Colour touchscreen |
| Maintenance | Auto rinse + descale | AquaClean (up to 5,000 cups before descaling) |
| Water tank | 1.5 L | 1.8 L |
Espresso quality
Both make genuinely good espresso. You'll see Beko quote 19 bar and Philips 15 bar — higher numbers look impressive, but what matters is consistent pressure at the coffee puck, and both deliver proper crema and full extraction. This isn't the deciding factor; both are strong here.
Grinder: Philips edges it
The Beko uses a conical burr grinder with 5 settings — perfectly good for dialling in everyday coffee. The Philips uses a 100% ceramic grinder with 12 settings. Ceramic burrs stay sharp longer and run cooler (preserving aroma), and the extra grind steps give finer control. If you like to fine-tune your grind, Philips has the edge.
Milk system: the real differentiator
This is where most people decide.
- Philips LatteGo is a two-part milk carafe with no tubes or hoses. It clips on, froths automatically, and rinses under the tap in seconds — one of the easiest milk systems to clean on the market.
- Beko's integrated jug also froths automatically and makes excellent milk drinks, but a tube-based system takes a little more cleaning.
If hassle-free milk cleaning matters to you (and for many daily users it's the difference between using the machine and not), LatteGo is the standout.
Maintenance
Philips adds AquaClean: activate the filter and you can brew up to 5,000 cups before descaling is required, which meaningfully cuts maintenance over the machine's life. Beko relies on standard auto rinse and descale cycles — simple, but more frequent descaling.
Price and value
The two are priced closely in the UK, so this isn't usually the tie-breaker. Both represent strong value for genuine bean-to-cup coffee at home.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Philips Series 3300 EP3347/90 if you want the easiest-clean milk system (LatteGo), finer grind control (12 ceramic settings) and the least descaling (AquaClean). It's our pick for most everyday users.
- Choose the Beko CEG7304X if you like its 19-bar pump and integrated jug, and want simple, reliable one-touch coffee — often at a sharp price.
Want more drinks, cold brew or Wi-Fi? Step up to the Beko CEG7348X (18 drinks, app control). For the full line-up, see all espresso & coffee machines.
The bottom line
Both are excellent mid-range bean-to-cup machines. For most buyers the Philips Series 3300 wins on the things you deal with daily — effortless LatteGo cleaning, finer grinding and far less descaling — while the Beko CEG7304X is a strong, often keenly priced alternative with a capable integrated milk jug.
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