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Philips 2300 vs 3300 coffee machine: the budget bean-to-cup decision
The Philips 2300 LatteGo is £369.99 at Currys and the 3300 LatteGo is £569.99 (checked 3 Oct 2026). Here's what the extra £200 buys, and the cheaper 3300 with a steam wand.
If you’re comparing the Philips 2300 vs 3300, you’re choosing between two of Philips’ cheaper bean-to-cup ranges that share most of their hardware. The Series 2300 EP2339/40 is £369.99 at Currys and the Series 3300 EP3347/90 is £569.99 at Currys, both in stock and both with the LatteGo milk system (checked 3 Oct 2026). We haven’t tested this in person. Our verdict is based on Philips UK’s specs, Currys’ listings and UK prices checked 3 Oct 2026. Read how we compare.
Quick answer: on Philips UK’s spec sheets, the Philips 2300 and 3300 LatteGo models share the same grinder, bean container, tank, pump and size. The 3300 EP3347/90 adds latte macchiato and iced coffee, and cost £200 more at Currys on 3 Oct 2026 (£569.99 against £369.99 for the 2300 EP2339/40). Buy the 2300 if espresso, coffee and cappuccino are enough; buy the 3300 only if you’ll use the extra drinks.
On Philips UK’s spec sheets, the two LatteGo models list the same ceramic grinder with 12 settings, 275g bean container, 1.8-litre tank, 15-bar pump, 1500W power and 8kg weight. The difference is mostly the drinks menu.
Philips 2300 vs 3300: the short answer
Get the Philips 2300 if you want one-touch cappuccino from LatteGo for the lowest price. At £369.99 at Currys (checked 3 Oct 2026) it’s £200 less than the 3300 LatteGo, and Philips UK lists espresso, coffee, cappuccino and hot water.
Who it isn’t for: anyone who wants latte macchiato or iced coffee at one touch. Philips UK’s spec table doesn’t list either for the EP2339/40.
Get the Philips 3300 LatteGo if you want a longer menu. Philips UK lists espresso, coffee, cappuccino, latte macchiato, iced coffee and hot water for the EP3347/90.
Who it isn’t for: anyone choosing on value. You’re paying £200 more at Currys for two extra drinks on hardware that Philips lists as the same.
Choose the 3300 with a classic frother if you’d rather steam milk yourself and want iced coffee. The EP3326/90 is £409.99 at Philips UK (checked 3 Oct 2026).
Who it isn’t for: anyone who wants milky drinks at one touch. It uses a manual steam wand.
What they cost right now
These are the prices we found on 3 Oct 2026:
- Philips 2300 EP2339/40 (LatteGo): in stock at £369.99 at Currys. Check price at Philips UK. See the 2300 at Currys
- Philips 2300 EP2336/40 (LatteGo): £519.99 at Philips UK, shown as out of stock.
- Philips 3300 EP3347/90 (LatteGo): in stock at £569.99 at Currys, and £569.99 at Philips UK. Prices can change. See the 3300 at Currys
- Philips 3300 EP3326/90 (classic milk frother): £409.99 at Philips UK. See the EP3326/90 at Philips UK
Argos blocked our check and John Lewis’s site didn’t respond, so neither is included.
Who it isn’t for: anyone who’d pay the 2300’s £519.99 suggested price. At that level, the 3300 LatteGo is only £50 more.
Drinks and controls
This is where the two ranges differ.
- 2300 EP2339/40: Philips UK’s spec table lists espresso, coffee, cappuccino and hot water. Its headline says four drinks, though the same table gives three pre-programmed drinks, and one feature line mentions latte macchiato. We’ve gone with the spec table. Currys lists the same four drink types.
- 3300 EP3347/90: Philips UK lists espresso, coffee, cappuccino, latte macchiato, iced coffee and hot water, with five pre-programmed drinks. Philips says the iced coffee setting brews at a slower flow and lower temperature, for pouring over ice.
Both have a touch display with coloured icons and Philips’ My Coffee Choice, which adjusts strength, length and milk froth level. Currys lists three strength settings on both.
Who it isn’t for: anyone who only drinks espresso and black coffee. Both menus will feel like overkill, and the Philips 2200 is cheaper.
Milk: LatteGo on both, or a steam wand on the EP3326/90
The EP2339/40 and EP3347/90 both use LatteGo. Philips UK lists a 0.26-litre milk container with two parts and no tubes, which you can rinse under the tap or put in the dishwasher, and says it works with plant-based milk. LatteGo froths and pours the milk as part of the drink.
The EP3326/90 has what Philips calls a classic milk frother, a steam wand that you use with a jug. Philips UK lists a warm milk option on this model.
Who it isn’t for: anyone who hates cleaning milk parts. LatteGo still needs a rinse after milky drinks.
Specs side by side
- Grinder: ceramic, 12 settings on all three (Philips UK).
- Beans and water: 275g bean container and 1.8-litre tank on all three.
- Pump and power: 15 bar and 1500W.
- Size: Philips UK lists all three as 433mm long, 246mm wide and 371mm high, and 8kg.
- Water filter: Philips includes an AquaClean filter and says that, changed when prompted, it means no descaling for up to 5,000 cups.
- Noise: Philips UK lists SilentBrew (40% quieter than earlier models, by its figure) and Quiet Mark certification on both the 2300 EP2339/40 and the 3300 EP3347/90, and Currys also lists Quiet Mark on the EP2339/40.
- Warranty: two years (Philips UK).
Who it isn’t for: shallow worktops. At 433mm long by Philips’ figures, measure first.
Smart features: check before you pay for them
Currys lists wi-fi and the HomeID app for the 3300 EP3347/90. Philips UK’s own spec table for the same model says “Connectivity: No”, though its feature list mentions the HomeID app for recipes and support. Because the two sources disagree, don’t buy the 3300 for wi-fi without checking with the retailer.
Who it isn’t for: anyone who wants to control their coffee machine from their phone. We couldn’t confirm that from Philips.
Who each one suits
- The 2300 EP2339/40 suits cappuccino drinkers who want LatteGo for the lowest price we found.
- The 3300 EP3347/90 suits households that want latte macchiato and iced coffee at one touch and don’t mind paying £200 more.
- The 3300 EP3326/90 suits anyone who’s happy with a steam wand but wants iced coffee and a longer black-coffee menu than the 2200.
If you’re torn between Philips and De’Longhi, our Magnifica Evo review explains which Evo codes cost what. Our Philips 2200 vs 3200 comparison covers the cheaper end of the range.
Downsides
- Confusing drinks counts. Philips’ headlines and spec tables don’t always agree.
- Similar hardware. The grinder, tank, pump and size are the same on Philips UK’s pages, so the 3300 premium is mostly for drinks.
- Smart features unclear. Currys and Philips disagree on the 3300’s connectivity.
- Stock varies by code. The 2300 EP2336/40 was out of stock at Philips UK.
Where to go next
- Bean-to-cup coffee machines under £500
- Philips 5400 LatteGo review, if you want to step further up the range
Philips 2300 vs 3300 spec table
| 2300 EP2339/40 | 3300 EP3347/90 | 3300 EP3326/90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price, 3 Oct 2026 | £369.99 (Currys) | £569.99 (Currys and Philips UK) | £409.99 (Philips UK) |
| Milk | LatteGo, 0.26L | LatteGo, 0.26L | Classic milk frother (steam wand) |
| Cappuccino at one touch | Yes | Yes | No |
| Latte macchiato | Not in the spec table | Yes | Not listed |
| Iced coffee | Not listed | Yes | Yes |
| Grinder | Ceramic, 12 settings | Ceramic, 12 settings | Ceramic, 12 settings |
| Beans and water | 275g, 1.8L | 275g, 1.8L | 275g, 1.8L |
| Pump and power | 15 bar, 1500W | 15 bar, 1500W | 15 bar, 1500W |
| Size and weight | 433 x 246 x 371mm, 8kg | 433 x 246 x 371mm, 8kg | 433 x 246 x 371mm, 8kg |
Specs from Philips UK’s product pages; prices from Currys and Philips UK, checked 3 Oct 2026.
Who should buy which
- Buy the 2300 EP2339/40 if you want one-touch cappuccino from LatteGo for the lowest price.
- Buy the 3300 EP3347/90 if latte macchiato or iced coffee is a daily drink in your house.
- Buy the 3300 EP3326/90 if you’re happy steaming milk yourself and want iced coffee for less.
- Look further up the range if you want user profiles or a longer menu: the Series 5500 lists 20 hot and iced recipes. See Philips 3300 vs 5500.
FAQ
What’s the difference between the Philips 2300 and 3300? On the LatteGo models we priced, mainly the drinks. Philips UK lists latte macchiato and iced coffee on the 3300 EP3347/90 but not the 2300 EP2339/40. The grinder, tank, pump and size are the same on Philips’ spec sheets.
Is the Philips 3300 worth £200 more than the 2300? Only if you’ll use the extra drinks. At Currys’ prices on 3 Oct 2026 (£569.99 against £369.99), it’s a big premium for two recipes.
Do both have LatteGo? The EP2339/40 and EP3347/90 do. Philips also sells 3300 models with a classic milk frother, such as the EP3326/90.
Can you make iced coffee with the Philips 2300? Philips UK doesn’t list an iced coffee setting for the EP2339/40. It does for the 3300 models we checked.
Does the Philips 3300 have wi-fi? Currys lists wi-fi for the EP3347/90, but Philips UK’s spec table says it has no connectivity. Check with the retailer before buying for that reason.
Are the Philips 2300 and 3300 the same size? Yes, on Philips UK’s figures. It lists all three models we compared as 433mm long, 246mm wide and 371mm high, and 8kg.
How does the Philips 3300 compare with the 5500 for drinks, noise and cleaning? Philips UK lists 20 hot and iced recipes and four user profiles on the 5500, against six drinks on the 3300 EP3347/90. Both use LatteGo, both take an AquaClean filter, and Philips lists SilentBrew and Quiet Mark certification on both. The 5500 was £669.99 at Currys on 3 Oct 2026, £100 more than the 3300 LatteGo. Our Philips 3300 vs 5500 comparison has the detail.
Which Philips 2300 models have LatteGo? The EP2339/40 and the EP2336/40 both use LatteGo. On 3 Oct 2026 the EP2339/40 was £369.99 at Currys, and the EP2336/40 was £519.99 at Philips UK and out of stock.