Today we take the all new Philips Saeco Xelsis Digital ID for a test drive to discover if this new top of the range coffee machine is worth all of the hype.
The Saeco Xelsis Digital ID is the latest incarnation of the top of the range Xelsis line of machines for serious coffee lovers; which includes the Xprelia, Xelsis and now the Xelsis Digital ID.
What sets the Xelsis range apart from almost all other top end espresso machines in the market today is the extraordinary length that Philips Saeco has gone to ensure each regular user of the machines has the most highly individualised of experiences.
With the Xelsis’ unique multi-user functions up to 6 personal user profiles can be stored which can include up to 9 beverages personalisation’s per profile. That’s a serious amount of customisation.
And, in yet another industry first for Saeco, the Xelsis Digital ID has incorporated a unique fingerprint recognition system whereby a user’s profile is automatically detected via their fingerprint.
Of course, like the original Xelsis models the Saeco Xelsis Digital ID also includes integrated milk frothing with the Saeco patented intelligent adjustable milk froth, allowing you to simply select the level of froth you prefer via the beverage menu.
For the more serious coffee aficionados, the Xeslsis Digital ID allows full bean to cup customisation including adjustment for the coffee length, intensity, temperature, crema and body structure. This machine is your barista in a box!
And of course, it cleans itself. Yes that’s right, while all user accessible compartments are positioned to be, well easily accessible, the Xelsis Digital ID features an automatic cleaning cycle, an automatic descaling cycle and front loading easy to remove brew unit.
So what’s our verdict? Well, yes, this machine is going to cost you a lot more than a $499 George Clooney Nespresso capsule machine, but if you are are a serious coffee lover who knows exactly how you love your coffee, then the Saeco Xelsis Digital ID is the machine for you.
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