You can make various coffee and milk specialties with every Dolce Gusto coffee machines. You can also prepare cold drinks, such as iced coffee and iced tea. But there are also some differences between the Dolce Gusto machines. They all look different on the outside, but they also have other functions. In this article, we'll compare all the Dolce Gusto machines. That way, it's easier for you to choose one that suits you.
- Comparison Dolce Gusto models
- Piccolo XS
- Mini Me
- Infinissima Touch
- Lumio
- Genio
Comparison Dolce Gusto models
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Piccolo XS: extra compact size
The Piccolo XS has an extra compact size. This allows you to place it on a small countertop without it taking up too much space. You have to make coffee manually, because the machine doesn't automatically stop after the preparation. You have to turn the switch again once your cup is full. When it's time to descale the machine, the preparation button will flash. That's useful, because you don't have to keep an eye on that yourself that way.
Mini Me: auto shut off after preparation
The Mini Me is fully automatic, so it stops automatically when your lungo or cappuccino is done. Keep in mind that the 0.8L water tank runs out of water pretty quickly. After about 6 lungos, you have to refill the water tank. That's ideal for 2 people. You have to monitor when it's time to descale the machine yourself, because this coffee machine won't notify you.
Infinissima (Touch): large water tank
Infinissima: large water tank
Do you live with multiple coffee lovers? The Infinissima is a good choice, in that case. This Dolce Gusto machine has the largest water tank, with a 1.2L capacity. This allows you to make 8 lungos before you have to refill the water tank again. The coffee machine provides notifies you when it's time to descale it. You control the Infinissima manually, so you have to turn back the switch when your cup is almost full.
Infinissima Touch: touchscreen controls
In addition to a large water tank, the Infinissima Touch has touch controls. You can choose the amount of water for the right ratio via the intuitive LED touchscreen. The machine automatically stops after making coffee. This Infinissima has the 7 usual cup sizes, but it also has an XL function. This allows you to make a 300ml cup of coffee. And when the machine needs to be descaled, it'll notify you.
Lumio: very user-friendly
Compared to the other Dolce Gusto machines in this price range, the Lumio is very user-friendly. The coffee machine has touch controls, stops automatically after making a cup of coffee, and notifies you when it has to be descaled. With the 1L water tank, you can prepare 8 lungos in a row. That nice, because it makes this coffee machine very low maintenance. So you can lean back and enjoy your coffee.
Genio: more aroma
Genio S Basic: XL function
The Genio S Basic has 4 temperature settings for hot and cold drinks and an XL function. This allows you to make an extra large cup of coffee of 300ml. You can control the Genio via the LED control ring. The coffee machine stops automatically when your cup contains the right amount of coffee. Is it time to descale the machine? It'll notify you.
Genio S Plus (Touch): more aromas
With the Genio S Plus, you can make coffees with the Espresso Boost Technology. This is a function that extracts more aroma from a coffee capsule. The machine wets the coffee capsule first, before it starts making the coffee. That way, it releases more flavors and aromas. You can control the Genio S Touch via the intuitive color display.
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Charlotte Coffee Machine Expert.