Comparison · Bean-to-cup machines
Philips 4400 vs 5500 LatteGo: is the 5500 worth paying more for?
Philips 4400 vs 5500 LatteGo: Philips UK's pages show they differ mainly on drinks menu and user profiles. The 5500 is £669.99 at Currys; no current UK price for the 4400 (checked 3 Oct 2026).
The Philips 4400 vs 5500 choice is closer than the model numbers suggest. On Philips UK’s pages, both LatteGo machines have the same 12-step ceramic grinder, 1.8-litre tank, 275g bean container, SilentBrew and Eco Settings. The differences are the size of the drinks menu and the number of user profiles. The catch is availability: the Series 5500 EP5546/70 was in stock at £669.99 at Currys, but we couldn’t find a current UK price for the Series 4400 EP4446/70 (checked 3 Oct 2026). We haven’t tested this in person. Our verdict is based on Philips UK’s specs, Currys’ listings, the Guardian’s bean-to-cup roundup (April 2026), which included the LatteGo 5500, and UK prices checked 3 Oct 2026. Read how we compare.
Philips 4400 vs 5500: the short answer
Get the Philips 5500 if you want a machine you can buy today, a longer menu and four user profiles. Philips UK lists 20 hot and iced recipes, and it was £669.99 at Currys and Philips UK.
Who it isn’t for: anyone who puts coffee quality first. The Guardian found the 5500’s espresso watery at default settings and its froth coarse.
Get the Philips 4400 only if you find it new, from a retailer you trust, for clearly less than the 5500. Philips UK lists 12 hot and iced drinks and two user profiles plus a guest profile, which is plenty for many households.
Who it isn’t for: anyone who needs it now. Philips UK’s page showed no price, and it didn’t come up in Currys’ search.
What they cost right now
These are the prices and availability we found on 3 Oct 2026:
- Philips 4400 EP4446/70: Philips UK’s product page showed no price, and the model didn’t appear in Currys’ search. We couldn’t check John Lewis or Argos. See the 4400 at Philips UK
- Philips 5500 EP5546/70: in stock at £669.99 at Currys, and £669.99 at Philips UK. Currys showed no Was price, and prices can change. See the 5500 at Currys
If you see a 4400 listed, check the model code is EP4446/70 and that it’s sold new with the full two-year warranty Philips lists.
Who it isn’t for: anyone on a budget under £600. The Philips 3300 LatteGo was £569.99 at Currys; see Philips 3300 vs 5500.
Drinks
- 4400 EP4446/70: Philips UK lists 12 pre-programmed drinks: espresso, coffee, cappuccino, latte macchiato, iced coffee, americano, caffè crema, caffè latte, ristretto, café au lait, americano with ice cubes and espresso with ice cubes, plus hot water and frothed milk.
- 5500 EP5546/70: Philips UK lists 20 recipes, from espresso, lattes and cappuccinos to iced coffees.
Philips says it has calibrated both machines’ brewing so iced coffees keep the same flavour as hot drinks.
Who it isn’t for: anyone who drinks the same thing daily. The 4400’s 12 drinks already include iced options.
Profiles and display
Philips UK lists two user profiles plus a guest profile on the 4400, and four user profiles on the 5500. On both, Philips says you can adjust strength, coffee length and milk volume on the display, then save your drink. Philips UK lists a TFT display on the 4400, and Currys lists a TFT touchscreen on the 5500.
The Guardian liked the 5500’s controls, including its four colour-coded user accounts.
Who it isn’t for: couples. Two profiles plus a guest on the 4400 cover most two-person homes, so the 5500’s extra profiles may not matter.
Milk, noise and maintenance
Both use LatteGo, with a 0.26-litre milk container on the 4400 (Philips UK) and 260ml on the 5500 (Currys). Philips says LatteGo has two parts and no tubes and can be cleaned in under 10 seconds, under the tap or in the dishwasher.
The Guardian found the 5500’s LatteGo froth coarse and bubbly, and noted the machine doesn’t prompt you to attach the frother. The Guardian didn’t test the 4400.
Philips UK lists SilentBrew on both, saying they’re 40% quieter than earlier Philips models, with Quiet Mark certification. Both have QuickStart, five Eco Settings and an AquaClean filter, which Philips says means no descaling for up to 5,000 cups if you change it when prompted.
Who it isn’t for: latte art fans. LatteGo is about convenience.
Size and specs
- Grinder: ceramic, 12 settings, on both (Philips UK).
- Beans and water: 275g and 1.8 litres on both (Philips UK for the 4400, Currys for the 5500).
- Pump and power: 15 bar on both; 1500W for the 4400 (Philips UK).
- Size and weight: Philips UK lists the 4400 at 433mm long, 246mm wide and 371mm high, and 8kg. Currys lists the 5500 at 8.7kg, and the Guardian measured it at 25cm wide.
- Connectivity: Philips UK lists none on the 4400.
Who it isn’t for: anyone choosing on size. The footprints are near identical.
Who each one suits
- The 5500 suits households that want to buy now and value four profiles and a 20-recipe menu.
- The 4400 suits couples who can find a genuine new unit for less than the 5500.
For the 5500’s catches in full, see our Philips 5500 LatteGo review. For another nearby model, see Philips 5400 vs 5500 and our Philips 5400 LatteGo review.
Downsides
- 4400: no current UK price found, and fewer profiles and recipes.
- 5500: the one of the two with a current UK price, but the Guardian’s test found watery espresso on default settings and a plasticky build, and it didn’t test the 4400 to compare.
- Both: LatteGo convenience over foam quality.
FAQ
What’s the difference between the Philips 4400 and 5500? On Philips UK’s pages, the 5500 has 20 recipes and four user profiles; the 4400 has 12 drinks and two profiles plus a guest. The grinder, tank, bean container, milk system and SilentBrew are the same.
Can you still buy the Philips 4400 in the UK? We couldn’t find a current price on 3 Oct 2026. Philips UK’s page showed no price, and Currys didn’t list it.
Do both make iced coffee? Yes. Philips UK lists iced coffee on both, including americano and espresso with ice cubes on the 4400.
How much is the Philips 5500? £669.99 at Currys and Philips UK on 3 Oct 2026.