Philips
Philips 5500 LatteGo EP5546/70
EP5546/70 automatic machine with LatteGo milk system
Editorial review Reviewed 20 October 2026 How we assess products
Philips 5500 LatteGo EP5546/70 tackles one of the least appealing parts of automatic coffee: cleaning the milk system. Its two-part carafe has no hidden milk tube to thread through or scrub, so taking it apart is straightforward. It still needs cleaning after use; the advantage is easier access to the parts. The menu offers 20 hot and iced drinks, with saved preferences for a household whose cups differ. Iced recipes need ice and should not be confused with the lower-temperature extraction on the Eletta Explore.
Key facts
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- Water Tank
- 1.8L
- Type
- Fully automatic
- Milk
- LatteGo
- Controls
- One-touch menu
Strengths
- Two-part, tube-free LatteGo milk carafe
- 20 hot and iced recipes
- Saved drink preferences
- Ceramic grinder
- 1.8L water tank
- Milk-contact parts are easy to separate and wash
- Broad drinks menu for different household preferences
- Automatic milk avoids learning to steam a jug
- Adjustable coffee settings help tailor strength and volume
Limitations
- Milk texture cannot be adjusted
- Customising drinks takes familiarity with a busy control panel
- Iced recipes are not cold extraction
- De’Longhi Rivelia is a more convenient choice for frequent bean changes
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