Philips - 3200 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine with LatteGo EP3246/74

After having a variety of machines I realized I wanted the convenience of super auto but the ability to steam milk manually for better quality milk foam texture. Had a philips 3200 latte go and it was overall ok. The milk was only auto via the milk cup and its too bubbly and foam kind of sucks. Jura impressa s9 got it for free from a neighbor. Was in dire need of cleaning and repair. Clogged spouts and overall very dirty water tank. I cleaned it up disinfected it, and disassembled the spout and cleaned out all the blockages. It has the option for manual or auto milk steam. Same issue with auto steam milk via a milk container. Just doesn't compare to manual. Using the manual wand its pretty good but not as good as a manual machine. I thought jura was going to be a pain with maintenance and it has been overall pretty easy. Even taking it apart wasn't too bad. The philips also made good espresso and both tasted good but the manual steam wand is worth it if you like milk drinks and dont only want cappuccino style foam all the time. Manual espresso machines tasted the best and had the best milk.

I bought a Phillips LatteGo 3200 before Covid for $500 refurbished, $900 new and it's fully automatic. It has a built in grinder that grinds when you brew a cup, steams the milk, and can make cappuccino, lattes, espresso, etc. It's the best investment I've made. You only have to clean the inside once a week, empty the coffee grinds after about 8 cups, minimal yearly maintenance. I highly recommend.

I have a Phillips LatteGo 3200 in my home. I bought it around 2 years ago and it still works great. Just get your adjustment set from the beginning. It’s simple to do. You do need to fill the bean hopper, fill the water and empty the grounds. Phillips purchased Saeco. We use ours for around 7 lattes a day on the average. I’m not sure if the machine would last for an office 20?

I had a lattego 3200 and now a 3300. Same machine but a lot more silent. (They replaced the Americano button for iced coffee)... My next one will be a delonghi or jura

We have a [Phillips Automatic machine from Costco](https://www.costco.com/p/-/philips-800-series-fully-automatic-espresso-machine-with-milk-frother/4000161076?storeId=10301&partNumber=4000161076&catalogId=10701&langId=-1&krypto=hzuY5an%2BikIyjv127XPOouYkfD%2BzL%2Bn5hmtVT3d%2BzmL0iaLZThFMT5dHqEALJV0JqAZdv2oUcPSr6iAAn1biGXlK1JW9QcAbxC8QgHYKCk5QnIrAGlXz84Jzh6kpLyz5) that is really good. But I just looked at the Costco to see if they still have it and they have an [event better one for about the same price](https://www.costco.com/p/-/philips-3200-series-full-auto-espresso-machine-with-lattego-milk-frother/4000286499?storeId=10301&partNumber=4000286499&catalogId=10701&langId=-1&krypto=aTS3iJ7eboDl1enqHj2f3Rg39oI3Op3kFCAdohtV8OpgKJFA1j7jStwSgQ%2FmwwzwmXPIj8JCivvGju1UhCTG%2F2yL3%2BYuQTYzha%2FL0togkTuGolTJ2swFLQEkdVMm0GXN). This looks awesome and I wish I had instead of the one I have lol

My first superautomatic was the Phillips 3200 with LatteGo. I loved it until I hated it. After 1 year of diligent care and cleanings according to the schedule the problems started. We would research how to fix one problem and encounter another problem what seemed like a month later. Until one morning my double espresso didn't dispense. Unplugged the machine and into the trash it went along with all the descaler and water filters. We bought a Moccamaster drip coffee maker to replace the Phillips I threw in the trash. Best drip coffee maker but we missed the espresso and occasional cappuccino so enter the DeLonghi Eletta Explore. Have had it 2 years now and absolutely love the drinks it makes. We still have summer temperatures in TX so we have the DeLonghi make cold brew with an extra shot of espresso something our old Phillips couldn't do. Looking forward to cooler temperatures so we can switch back to all the hot drinks! Love our Eletta Explore, no regrets!

I have the Philips 3200 with no issues, except that the milk container is fragile and shouldn't be dropped, a replacement could be $30-50. The water tank and used grounds tray could be bigger, but the entire machine size is noticeably more slender than others. As for that Kenmore, I don't know anything about it but the milk container looks rediculous as if it's giving the machine an IV and overall has a very clinical/cafeteria aesthetic, especially with the display images of each cup, sorry I can't be more specific about it.

You can leave it cooled in the fridge but I think the milk left after use is slightly aerated/heated so it goes sour quickly, better to fill and use what you need in the day, there's also a lid for it that doesn't show in their photos for whatever reason.

If you're talking about the 3200, I did see a few reviews with issues of the pump not being strong enough so the coffee was watery etc. If you're having weak coffee you could try exchanging it with Costco? If you're referring to the Baristina, sorry I don't know anything about it but listed it since there's a big discount and the OP seemed to want a more traditional machine.

I've had a Phillips 3200 for about a year now and it's fine. Not great, but fine. I can only guess how much $ I've saved by not buying $7 lattes everyday.

If you ended up choosing the Breville Barista Touch, I think you picked an excellent Espresso machine! I myself wasn't sure what was better, a full manual or a superautomatic. I drink mostly flat whites and cappuccinos, and at some point I realized I care more about consistent, low-effort mornings. I've owned a superauto Philips 3200. Superautos win for zero-effort workflow and easy cleaning cycles, but you sacrifice some shot quality and adjustability. Also from a space perspective, most superautos are deeper than they look online. If you got standard counter depth, the Breville actually fits better in a lot of kitchens. I hope you enjoy it🤍

I personally dislike the taste of nespresso… I was gifted one for my wedding but I honestly just dont like it. I got rid of it when my work was getting rid of their super automatic phillips 3200. It tastes way better. Currently saving up for a regular automatic espresso machine, but even super automatics are noticeably tastier to me than nespresso