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Philips 2200 vs 3200: manual frother or LatteGo?
The Philips 3200 adds the LatteGo milk system, but it's listed at £599.99 and out of stock at Philips UK, against £279 for the 2200 at John Lewis (checked 3 Oct 2026). Here's how to choose.
If you’re weighing up the Philips 2200 vs 3200, the question is really whether the LatteGo milk system is worth paying for. The Series 2200 EP2220/10 is £279 at John Lewis, checked 3 Oct 2026, while the Series 3200 EP3246/70 is listed at £599.99 at Philips UK but out of stock (checked 3 Oct 2026). We haven’t tested this in person. Our verdict is based on Philips UK’s and Currys’ published specs and UK prices checked 3 Oct 2026. Read how we compare.
Underneath, the two machines share a lot: the same 12-step ceramic grinder, 275g bean container, 1.8-litre tank, 15-bar pump and 1500W power, according to Philips UK. The big differences are how they make milky drinks and how many drinks you get at one touch.
Philips 2200 vs 3200: the short answer
Get the Philips 2200 if you mostly drink espresso or black coffee, or you’re happy to froth milk yourself. It’s £279 at John Lewis, checked 3 Oct 2026, and it does the basics simply.
Who it isn’t for: anyone who wants a cappuccino or latte at one touch. The 2200 has what Philips calls a “classic milk frother”, which is a steam wand you control yourself.
Get the Philips 3200 if you want one-touch milky drinks from LatteGo and can find it in stock. Philips UK lists it at £599.99 (checked 3 Oct 2026), but it was out of stock there, and we didn’t find it at Currys.
Who it isn’t for: anyone who wants to buy today, and anyone choosing on value. At that list price, it costs more than a newer LatteGo model that Currys has in stock (see below).
Choose a different LatteGo model if you want automatic milk now. Currys has the Series 2300 EP2339/40 with LatteGo at £369.99, in stock (checked 3 Oct 2026).
Who it isn’t for: anyone who wants the widest choice of drinks. Currys lists four drink types for the 2300: espresso, coffee, cappuccino and hot water.
What they cost right now
These are the prices we found on 3 Oct 2026:
- Philips 2200 EP2220/10: £279 at John Lewis, checked 3 Oct 2026.
- Philips 3200 EP3246/70: £599.99 at Philips UK, checked 3 Oct 2026, listed as out of stock. We didn’t find it in Currys’ search, and we couldn’t confirm a price at Argos, AO or Amazon UK.
That’s a £320.99 gap, which is a lot to pay for a milk system. If you see the 3200 elsewhere, check that the model code matches and that it’s sold new.
- See the Philips 2200 at Currys
- See the Philips 2200 at Philips UK
- See the Philips 3200 at Philips UK
Milk: classic frother vs LatteGo
This is the main reason to choose one over the other.
The 2200’s classic milk frother is a steam wand. Philips says it has only two parts, so it’s easy to clean. You hold a jug under it, froth the milk yourself and pour it onto your coffee. It takes a bit of practice, and it’s an extra step every time you make a milky drink.
The 3200’s LatteGo is a milk container (0.26 litres, according to Philips UK) that froths and pours the milk for you as part of the drink. Philips says it has “just 2 parts, no tubes”, can be rinsed under the tap or put in the dishwasher, and works with plant-based alternatives as well as dairy milk. Philips UK lists a LatteGo storage lid in the box.
If you’d rather keep the cheaper machine and froth milk separately, our guide to milk frothers covers UK options.
Who it isn’t for: if you only add a splash of cold milk, LatteGo adds cost and cleaning you won’t use.
Drinks and controls
Philips UK lists two pre-programmed drinks for the 2200: espresso and coffee, plus hot water. Both machines have a touch display and what Philips calls My Coffee Choice, which lets you adjust strength and quantity. Currys lists three strength settings for the 2200.
The 3200 is less clear-cut. Philips’ headline promises “5 coffee options”, while its own spec table lists four pre-programmed drinks: espresso, coffee, espresso lungo and iced coffee, plus hot water. With LatteGo attached, the description mentions milky drinks such as cappuccino and latte.
Who it isn’t for: anyone who wants a long menu of drinks. Neither machine is built for that. Look higher up the Philips range if you want more.
Specs side by side
- Grinder: ceramic, 12 settings on both (Philips UK).
- Beans and water: 275g bean container and 1.8-litre tank on both.
- Pump and power: 15 bar and 1500W on both.
- Size: Philips UK lists both at 246mm wide, with 371mm and 433mm for the other two dimensions. Currys gives the 2200 as 371 x 246 x 433mm (H x W x D).
- Weight: 7.5kg for the 2200 and 8kg for the 3200 (Philips UK).
- Warranty: two years on both, according to Philips UK.
- Cleaning: both have a removable brew group you rinse under the tap, plus dishwasher-safe milk parts and drip tray.
Who it isn’t for: shallow worktops. Currys lists the 2200 at 433mm deep, and the 3200’s listed dimensions are the same, so measure under your cupboards first.
Other LatteGo options in stock
Because the 3200 was out of stock at Philips UK when we checked, these are the LatteGo machines we found in stock at Currys on 3 Oct 2026:
- Philips Series 2300 EP2339/40: £369.99 at Currys, in stock, checked 3 Oct 2026, prices can change. Currys lists LatteGo with a 260ml milk container, 12 grind settings and Quiet Mark certification. See it at Currys
- Philips Series 3300 EP3347/90: £569.99 at Currys, in stock, checked 3 Oct 2026. Currys lists six drinks, including cappuccino, latte, macchiato and iced coffee, plus wi-fi and the HomeID app. See it at Currys
Philips also sells higher series, such as the 5400, which we cover in our Philips 5400 LatteGo review.
Who it isn’t for: anyone happy with a steam wand. The 2200 remains the cheapest of these by some way.
Who each one suits
- The 2200 suits espresso and black-coffee drinkers, and anyone who enjoys frothing milk by hand or only has the odd latte.
- The 3200 suits households that want milky drinks at one touch and can find it in stock at a sensible price.
- The 2300 suits anyone who wants LatteGo now for less than the 3200’s list price, as long as four drink types is enough.
Our Philips 2200 EP2220 review goes into the 2200 in more depth. If you’re also looking at De’Longhi, see our Magnifica S vs Evo comparison.
Downsides of both
- The 2200’s milk is manual. Expect a learning curve with the steam wand.
- The 3200 is hard to buy. It was out of stock at Philips UK, and we didn’t find it at Currys.
- The price gap is big. At these prices, the 3200 costs £320.99 more than the 2200.
- Mixed messages on drinks. Philips’ page for the 3200 says five coffee options but lists four pre-programmed drinks.
- Bulk. Both list 433mm as one of their dimensions, so check your worktop depth.
Where to go next
- The best bean-to-cup coffee machines under £500
- Philips 2200 EP2220 review
- De’Longhi Magnifica Start review
FAQ
What’s the main difference between the Philips 2200 and 3200? The milk system. The 2200 has a manual steam wand; the 3200 has LatteGo, which froths and pours milk for you. The grinder, tank, bean container and pump are the same on Philips UK’s spec sheets.
Is the Philips 3200 worth the extra? At £599.99 at Philips UK (checked 3 Oct 2026), it’s hard to justify, especially when it’s out of stock and Currys has the LatteGo 2300 for £369.99 (checked 3 Oct 2026, prices can change).
Can you make a cappuccino with the Philips 2200? Yes, but you froth the milk yourself with the steam wand.
Does LatteGo work with oat milk? Philips says LatteGo works with plant-based alternatives. Results can vary by brand, so check the milk you plan to use.
Is LatteGo easy to clean? Philips says it has two parts and no tubes, and it can go in the dishwasher.