The Saeco Intuita and the Saeco Intelia are espresso machines made by a company that has attempted to bring the deliciousness of Italian coffee to your own kitchen.
While they are affordable, don’t let their price fool you; both espresso machines use state of the art technology to brew the perfect cup of espresso for you.
To help you determine if the Saeco Intuita or the Saeco Intelia is right for you, we’ve compared the two espresso machines in the categories of mechanics, features, accessories and dimensions and then offer up a recommendation.
Mechanics
Both the Saeco Intuita and the Saeco Intelia have a pump pressure of 15 bars.
The Saeco Intuita has a heating system that operates on 1850 Watts while the Saeco Intelia also has a heating system that operates on 1400 watts.
The Saeco Intuita comes in black while the Saeco Intelia comes in black or stainless steel.
Features
The Saeco Intuita is able to be programmed for your desired coffee volume. It is also able to pre-infuse espresso grounds before extraction which allows for a maximum of flavor.
The Saeco Intuita has an auto-rinse function which happens before it enters a standby mode. This standby mode happens after 30 minutes of inactivity.
When you have low water or low bean levels, there are handy indicator lights in the Saeco Intuita to alert you.
Through the technology of the Saeco Intuita, grounds are moistened before being brewed in order to maximize flavor.
The Saeco Intuita also features the mechanics of a bypass doser. You can brew with any preground coffee by using the doser, which is situated at the top of the espresso machine.
The Saeco Intelia is similar to the Saeco Inuita in regards to its automatic standby mode after 30 minutes of inactivity.
Accessories
Both the Saeco Intuita and the Saeco Intelia have a 1.5 liter water tank.
Both the Saeco Intuita and the Saeco Intelia have a removable brew group which can be easily removed for weekly rinsing. This means that both espresso machines are low maintenance.
The Saeco Intuita and the Saeco Intelia also both feature a ceramic grinder which preserves the aroma of your espresso without overheating it.
Capacity
The Saeco Intuita has dimensions of 10.1 inches x 17.3 inches x 13.4 inches. It weighs 17.7 pounds.
The Saeco Intelia has dimensions of 10 inches x 17.3 inches x 13.4 inches.
The cup clearance for the Saeco Intuita is 4.75 inches and the cup clearance for the Saeco Intelia is 4.25 inches.
The bean hopper capacity for both espresso machines is 10.6 ounces.
Recommendation
The Saeco Intuita and the Saeco Intelia have many similarities which can make it a tough choice to choose.
Overall, the Saeco Intuita seems to be the better espresso machine. It has a few extra features that appeal to avid espresso drinkers.
Both machines are not cheap, though, so make sure to take your time deciding which one is the right investment for you.
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