Bean to cup coffee machines
Philips 5400 Series LatteGo EP5446/70 bean to cup coffee machine, front view

Bean to cup coffee machines · EP5446/70

Philips 5400 Series LatteGo

EP5446/70

The Philips 5400 Series LatteGo (EP5446/70) is a bean-to-cup machine that makes 12 drinks at the touch of a button.

15 bar1.8 L

26 original reviews to read 4 video summaries Good to know

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At a glance

The Philips 5400 Series LatteGo (EP5446/70) is a bean-to-cup machine that makes 12 drinks at the touch of a button. Its LatteGo milk jug has no tubes, and it saves four user profiles plus a guest. Owners mainly praise how easy it is to use and clean and how well it suits households with different coffee preferences. The coffee is generally rated good once the grinder is dialled in, but the first cups are often weak, and a minority never get strong or hot enough drinks. Expect a drip tray that fills quickly because of rinse cycles, audible grinding, and froth that some find too airy, with no way to reduce it. Enthusiasts after café-strength espresso may be disappointed. No independent reliability data was available, so long-term durability is uncertain. The high-street price is the RRP, and buyers often recommend waiting for a discount.

Strengths

  • Tube-free two-part LatteGo milk system and dishwasher-safe parts make daily cleaning quick.
  • Simple to set up and operate, with the touch display and one-touch drinks.
  • Four user profiles plus a guest profile, and adjustable strength, volume and milk, suit multi-person households.
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  • Twelve drinks, a 12-step ceramic grinder and a 1.8 L tank cover most milk and black coffee needs.
  • The AquaClean filter is claimed to avoid descaling for up to 5,000 cups, and the machine comes with a 2-year warranty.

Things to consider

  • Early cups are often weak or watery and need a run-in period and grinder adjustment. Some owners never get strong coffee.
  • Rinse cycles fill the drip tray fast and use up the tank quickly.
  • Froth can be too airy and can't be adjusted, and some find drinks not hot enough.
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  • The LatteGo jug feels flimsy to some owners, and a few report faults or mould behind the tank without regular deep cleaning.
  • Grinding and brewing are noticeably noisy for some users.
  • Has no app or connectivity.
Who is it for, and who is it not for?

Good for

  • Households that want easy milk drinks such as latte, cappuccino and flat white with minimal cleaning effort.
  • Pod-machine owners moving to fresh beans who value convenience over barista-level control.
  • Buyers who can wait for a discount on the RRP.

May not suit

  • Espresso enthusiasts wanting very strong, finely ground shots or fine microfoam.
  • People who like large mugs of very hot milky coffee without topping up.
  • Anyone who wants a quiet machine or minimal emptying of the drip tray and grounds container.

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Good to know

What the features mean in everyday use.

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Weak first cups / watery coffee

Several buyers say the first cups were weak or watery. The machine needed a run-in period and grinder adjustment. A minority never got past watery coffee, and some reported no solid pucks or 'watery sludge'.

User experience · See source

Water use and drip tray

A recurring complaint is that the drip tray fills quickly and the water tank empties fast. Buyers blame the rinse cycles at power-on and power-off and the waste water they produce.

User experience · See source

Build quality and faults

Some owners say the LatteGo jug feels flimsy. A few report faults: a frother that leaked or deformed, machines returned within weeks, beans not feeding into the grinder, and mould behind the water tank after six months. Most of these reports are in the John Lewis feed, about half of which is syndicated from philips.com. These reports are individual cases, not a measured failure rate.

User experience · See source

UK pricing

Argos, John Lewis, Currys and Philips UK listed the machine at the same price on the check date. A marketplace seller on Amazon.co.uk was cheaper. This suggests the high-street price is the RRP, and discounts come mainly through marketplace sellers and promotions.

Inference from the sources · See source

Independent testing

Which? has tested the EP5446/70. It lists a June 2021 release, a first review in April 2022 and a last check in March 2024, but the score, Best Buy status and reliability data are behind its paywall.

Technical fact · See source

Enthusiast view

On Reddit's r/espresso, some users say the coffee is 'a bit lacking' compared with what enthusiasts expect. One commenter says the Philips machines use only an 11 g dose and cannot grind very finely.

User experience · See source

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Weak first cups / watery coffee

Several buyers say the first cups were weak or watery. The machine needed a run-in period and grinder adjustment. A minority never got past watery coffee, and some reported no solid pucks or 'watery sludge'.

User experience · See source

Water use and drip tray

A recurring complaint is that the drip tray fills quickly and the water tank empties fast. Buyers blame the rinse cycles at power-on and power-off and the waste water they produce.

User experience · See source

Build quality and faults

Some owners say the LatteGo jug feels flimsy. A few report faults: a frother that leaked or deformed, machines returned within weeks, beans not feeding into the grinder, and mould behind the water tank after six months. Most of these reports are in the John Lewis feed, about half of which is syndicated from philips.com. These reports are individual cases, not a measured failure rate.

User experience · See source

UK pricing

Argos, John Lewis, Currys and Philips UK listed the machine at the same price on the check date. A marketplace seller on Amazon.co.uk was cheaper. This suggests the high-street price is the RRP, and discounts come mainly through marketplace sellers and promotions.

Inference from the sources · See source

Independent testing

Which? has tested the EP5446/70. It lists a June 2021 release, a first review in April 2022 and a last check in March 2024, but the score, Best Buy status and reliability data are behind its paywall.

Technical fact · See source

Enthusiast view

On Reddit's r/espresso, some users say the coffee is 'a bit lacking' compared with what enthusiasts expect. One commenter says the Philips machines use only an 11 g dose and cannot grind very finely.

User experience · See source

Applies to the model family

User experience

What do reviews say?

See the common points first, then read the original reviews yourself.

Summarised from 239 reviews

Store ratings

Argos

320 ratings

4.72 / 5

John Lewis

1368 ratings

4.3 / 5

Amazon

783 ratings

4.4 / 5

Currys

196 ratings

4.9 / 5

Each rating belongs to its own store; ratings are not combined. A store's rating count is not the number of reviews summarised.

Go to the original reviews

UK buyers mostly describe the EP5446/70 as an easy, convenient bean-to-cup machine. They like the tube-free LatteGo jug that rinses in seconds, saved profiles for each household member, and good coffee once the grinder is dialled in. The commonest caveat is that the first cups taste weak or watery until the machine settles in and the grind is adjusted. A minority never got strong enough coffee. Other recurring complaints are a drip tray that fills quickly because of rinse cycles, grinder noise, airy froth that cannot be reduced, drinks not hot enough for some, and a jug that feels flimsy. A few owners report faults or mould behind the water tank, which they say calls for regular deep cleaning. Several reviewers advise waiting for a discount.

What buyers like

  • Easy to set up and use day to day130 reviews
  • Easy cleaning: tube-free LatteGo jug, self-rinse, removable parts72 reviews
  • Good coffee quality, especially after dialling in53 reviews
  • User profiles and adjustable strength, volume and milk; wide drink choice50 reviews

Common complaints

  • First cups weak or watery; needs a run-in period and grinder adjustment16 reviews
  • Noisy grinding and brewing16 reviews
  • Drip tray fills fast and water use is high because of rinse cycles12 reviews
  • Faults or defects reported (leaks, early failures, bean feed, mould)11 reviews
  • Froth too airy or thick and not adjustable8 reviews
  • Drinks not hot enough7 reviews
  • Coffee stays weak or watery despite adjustment4 reviews
  • LatteGo jug feels flimsy or cheap3 reviews

Other observations

  • Wait for a sale; poor value at full price for some5 reviews
How was this summary made?

Summarised from 239 reviews; 2 reviews about delivery, packaging or the seller were left out. The summary is drawn from opinions that recur in the reviews read; each theme shows how many reviews mention it. These counts are not a rate and do not apply to every unit.

Unique reviews by author+date+text: Argos 10 (newest on page); John Lewis 178 (full API feed, 9 pages; 134 syndicated from philips.com, 10 non-UK); Amazon.co.uk 8 UK reviews on the dp page; Currys 43 text reviews in the Feefo feed (7 rating-only excluded). 2 John Lewis entries off-topic. Theme counts approximate. ratings_total sums store totals.

Show reviews (26)Read the texts as published by the store

26 original reviews can be listed on this page. The number of reviews analysed may differ.

  1. M*** 5/5 7 October 2026 Argos

    Amazing machine and I use it daily!! Took a few attempts to get the coffee exactly how I want it but now it saves my settings so in a few presses of a button I have perfect cup.Easy to tweak the settings from the bean grind strength to the amount of froth. Easy to clean by pulling out the drip tray that also holds the used ground beans and can also be put in the dishwasher. …

  2. B*** 2/5 30 September 2026 Argos

    Unfortunately, I’m really unhappy with my purchase. The coffee is far too watery and weak for my taste, and the amount of coffee produced for drinks such as cappuccinos and lattes is much too small. I expected a much better coffee experience from a machine at this price.

  3. T*** 4/5 16 September 2026 Argos Written on Philips Home Appliances

    Makes a great cappuccino, but could be better if volume was increased as only get half a mug.we do have it set on maximum! Flat white we gave up on as whatever settings we set the coffee tasted “burnt”.

  4. p*** 4/5 17 September 2026 Argos Written on Philips Home Appliances

    I bought this last month. It makes good coffee but it seems to use more water than I would have thought. After making 2 mugs of coffee the drip tray holds rather a lot of water, I would say nearly as much as a mug of of coffee

  5. A*** 5/5 25 September 2026 Argos

    I bought this coffee machine about a couple of weeks ago and I’m not disappointed the self rinsing is really impressive along with the storage menus and a great range of drinks, I also own a Bosch Tassimo machine but the Philips puts it in the shade, I’m more than happy with my purchase.

  6. S*** 4/5 2 October 2026 Argos

    I wanted a bean to cup machine and after research, picked this one and I'm very happy with it. The reviews on the Argos website were really helpful. The Phillips website has great videos on how to use and clean the machine. The one huge downside is that it doesn't include a menu showing exactly what goes into each coffee recipe. …

  7. j*** 5/5 13 May 2026 api.johnlewis.com

    A lot of wasted water and the grounds container is small, but it's very easy to maintain and keep clean. Coffee cup size could be better but strength is good

  8. D*** 2/5 20 April 2026 api.johnlewis.com

    It's noisy, and very demanding - if it's not complaining that the grounds need emptying it's run out of water …

  9. C*** 4/5 17 December 2025 api.johnlewis.com

    Great machine, easy to use and clean but would like a hotter drink.

  10. S*** 5/5 12 December 2025 api.johnlewis.com

    With a simple set up. Excellent coffee and a great choice of drinks. …

  11. C*** A*** 1/5 3 August 2025 api.johnlewis.com

    We are now on our 3rd 5400, the previous returned for faults after a week. The last two don't fill the grinder with beans correctly, so I get weak coffee and watery sludge in the grounds container, rather than disks.

  12. 5*** 1/5 28 December 2024 api.johnlewis.com

    Very impressed with the coffee made on the machine in the store where it was demonstrated. So, we bought one. Having unboxed it and been through the set up routine at home we were very disappointed. Worked our way through nearly a whole bag of fresh beans, trying lots of different grind values and all the machine produces is watery coffee. …

  13. r*** 1/5 13 October 2024 api.johnlewis.com

    after 3 months I have never had a hot coffee - cafe crema even needs heating in the microwave …

  14. E*** 4/5 4 May 2024 api.johnlewis.com

    I was excited to use this machine once it arrived. It was easy enough to set up, however I don't think it's clear on how to set your grinder for best results, or what the settings actually mean etc. …

  15. J*** E*** 1/5 13 March 2026 Amazon Colour Name: Black

    UPDATE: The Milk frother can't handle the milk temperature and the plastic simply... melts!

  16. E*** 4/5 8 July 2026 Amazon Colour Name: Black

    Now for the bad news. After six months of use, I decided to do a deep clean and opened the hatch behind the water container. To my absolute horror, I discovered a lovely little colony of mould growing at the bottom. I might have missed a step in the cleaning manual, but it’s a vital design quirk to keep in mind. It’s easy enough to wipe away, but routine deep cleaning is non-negotiable.

  17. S*** 5/5 5 June 2026 Amazon Colour Name: Black

    One thing I’d mention to new owners is that, like several other reviewers have noted, the first few cups were not particularly impressive. The machine needs a little time to settle in, and the grinder seems to improve after some use. I’d recommend using a less expensive coffee bean initially while you run a number of coffees through the machine and adjust the settings to your taste.

  18. O*** 1*** 5/5 4 December 2025 Amazon Colour Name: Black

    The LatteGo milk system is a big plus. It makes smooth, hot milk with a nice foam, and there are no pipes to clean. The milk container comes apart in seconds and you can rinse it under the tap.

  19. P*** B*** 5/5 6 July 2023 Amazon Colour Name: Black

    There are a few things I don't particularly like. The 'latte-go' milk holder feels somewhat cheap, and I fear a fall onto a hard floor could end it's life quite quickly. There's also a piece of plastic that slots into the drip tray and acts as the machine's front fascia, which scratches easily. The machine rinses itself when turned on and off, which can lead to stale coffee water contaminating your clean cup if you forget about it. …

  20. P*** 5/5 15 July 2025 Amazon Colour Name: Black

    Cleaning is simple, as is taking it apart. Yes it is slightly noisy, but that is understandable, it's grinding coffee beans and heating milk. …

  21. L*** 5/5 7 October 2026 api.feefo.com AO review syndicated via Feefo

    This machine is very easy to use and produces excellent coffee just when needed! It can be easily programmed to give coffee to everyone’s taste. It looks stylish on the kitchen worktop, is easily cleaned and a dream to use. A coffee lovers dream machine !

  22. A*** 4/5 2 September 2026 api.feefo.com Currys review

    Only downside is that it’s noisy when grinding beans and brewing but it is so easy to use. So far I’ve had the Flat white coffee, Latte and Cappuccino. Easy to use , easy to clean. …

  23. M*** 5/5 27 August 2026 api.feefo.com Currys review

    Only thing would be to make the milk less frothy so you can make more shop like …

  24. K*** 5/5 20 February 2026 api.feefo.com AO review syndicated via Feefo

    Sleek looking product, not too bulky or big. Looks great in our kitchen. The machine is easy to use, easy to add the milk/water/beans etc. we love the variety of drinks you can make with it and being able to use profiles for people, set to their preferences is great. Makes it so easy for everyone to use. We do find it goes through a lot of water and we keep having to refill frequently, but thats not the end of the world. …

  25. J*** 5/5 24 November 2025 api.feefo.com AO review syndicated via Feefo

    First few coffees can taste a bit off while is settles in but by second bag of beans it's perfect.

  26. V*** 5/5 29 April 2026 api.feefo.com AO review syndicated via Feefo

    We like the way we can adjust every recipe to our taste so every cup is perfect. …

See it in use

Video reviews and key moments

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4 videos · Timestamped summary

YouTube · Review

Philips 5400 LatteGo Review - Not Quite What it Seems?

The Philips 5400 offers an intuitive interface, straightforward volume adjustments in millilitres, and a convenient milk carafe that allows top-ups while frothing. However, its build quality feels somewhat flimsy and clumsy in places, and the coffee it extracts lacks the intensity of traditional espresso. Overall, it may suit those moving from pod machines who prefer milder coffee, but espresso purists might be disappointed.

YouTube · Long-term experience

Phillips Latte Go 5400 review after 1000 drinks and 5 months ownership

After five months of use and nearly a thousand drinks made, the reviewer gives a positive assessment of the Philips LatteGo 5400. They praise its ease of use, drink variety, and low maintenance, while highlighting minor drawbacks like the recurring cost of water filters and micro-cracking on the milk frother container.

YouTube · Other

Philips LatteGo EP5446/70 Bean To Cup Coffee Machine - Black - Quick Look

The Philips LatteGo EP5446/70 bean-to-cup coffee machine offers a selection of 12 hot drinks, including cappuccinos and latte macchiatos. It features a LatteGo milk dispenser to create frothy milk, alongside four user profiles to save and recall customised drink preferences.

YouTube · Unboxing

Philips 5400 LatteGo Bean to Cup Coffee Machine Unbox, Set Up, First Brew: John Lewis Price-match!

This video covers the unboxing, setup, and first use of the Philips 5400 LatteGo coffee machine. The presenter walks through water hardness testing, AquaClean filter installation, menu navigation, and grinder settings before testing drinks. Despite an initial air-trapped error code during the first setup attempt, the machine successfully produces an espresso and a well-layered latte macchiato.

Video summaries and timestamps were taken from the videos with AI (Gemini); the video itself is the source.

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What it has

Specifications

Technical information with its source.

Product type
Fully automatic coffee machine (fresh beans, touch of a button) Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Pre-programmed drinks
12 Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Drinks
Espresso, Coffee, Americano, Cappuccino, Latte macchiato, Flat white, Café au lait, Coffee latte, Caffè crema, Ristretto, Espresso Lungo, Travel Mugs Feature, Frothed milk, Hot water Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Number of servings (cups at once)
2 Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Pressure
15 bar Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Power
1500 W Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Voltage
230 V Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Frequency
50 Hz Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
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Built-in grinder
Yes, 100% ceramic Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Grinder settings
12 Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Bean container capacity
275 g Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Water tank capacity
1.8 L Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Milk solution
LatteGo (2-part, no tubes), automatic milk frothing Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Milk container
0.26 L Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Profiles
4 + guest Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Interface
Intuitive TFT display Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Technology
Quick Start, LatteGo, SilentBrew Manufacturer's claim · home-appliances.philips
Connectivity
No Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Dishwasher-safe parts
Yes Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Brew group
Fully removable, rinsed under the tap Manufacturer's claim · home-appliances.philips
Water filter
AquaClean filter included (up to 5,000 cups without descaling, based on 8 filter replacements) Manufacturer's claim · home-appliances.philips
Aroma Extract brewing temperature
90-98 °C Manufacturer's claim · home-appliances.philips
Maximum cup height (adjustable cup stand)
14.5 cm Technical fact · argos.co.uk
Product length (depth)
433 mm Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Product width
246 mm Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Product height
372 mm Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Product weight
8 kg Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Package dimensions (L x W x H)
491.5 x 287.5 x 487 mm Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Package weight
10-12.3 kg Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Power cable length
100 cm Technical fact · johnlewis.com
Energy efficiency rating
Class A Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Standby mode power consumption
0.2 W Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Period before automatic standby / auto shut-off
30 min Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Energy measurement standard
EN 50564:2011 Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Safety certification
Yes Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Materials
Primary: plastic; secondary: metal (chromed front) Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Produced in
China (per Philips; John Lewis lists Romania) Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Included accessories
Measuring spoon, water hardness test strip, AquaClean filter, LatteGo storage lid Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Warranty
2 years Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Packaging / manual
Packaging > 95% recycled materials; user manual > 75% recycled paper Manufacturer's claim · home-appliances.philips
Show all specifications (40)
Pressure
15 bar Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Power
1500 W Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Voltage
230 V Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Frequency
50 Hz Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Built-in grinder
Yes, 100% ceramic Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Grinder settings
12 Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Bean container capacity
275 g Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Water tank capacity
1.8 L Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Milk solution
LatteGo (2-part, no tubes), automatic milk frothing Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Milk container
0.26 L Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Profiles
4 + guest Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Interface
Intuitive TFT display Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Technology
Quick Start, LatteGo, SilentBrew Manufacturer's claim · home-appliances.philips
Connectivity
No Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Dishwasher-safe parts
Yes Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Brew group
Fully removable, rinsed under the tap Manufacturer's claim · home-appliances.philips
Water filter
AquaClean filter included (up to 5,000 cups without descaling, based on 8 filter replacements) Manufacturer's claim · home-appliances.philips
Aroma Extract brewing temperature
90-98 °C Manufacturer's claim · home-appliances.philips
Maximum cup height (adjustable cup stand)
14.5 cm Technical fact · argos.co.uk
Product length (depth)
433 mm Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Product width
246 mm Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Product height
372 mm Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Product weight
8 kg Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Package dimensions (L x W x H)
491.5 x 287.5 x 487 mm Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Package weight
10-12.3 kg Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Power cable length
100 cm Technical fact · johnlewis.com
Energy efficiency rating
Class A Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Standby mode power consumption
0.2 W Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Period before automatic standby / auto shut-off
30 min Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Energy measurement standard
EN 50564:2011 Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Safety certification
Yes Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Materials
Primary: plastic; secondary: metal (chromed front) Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Produced in
China (per Philips; John Lewis lists Romania) Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Included accessories
Measuring spoon, water hardness test strip, AquaClean filter, LatteGo storage lid Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Warranty
2 years Technical fact · home-appliances.philips
Packaging / manual
Packaging > 95% recycled materials; user manual > 75% recycled paper Manufacturer's claim · home-appliances.philips

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