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Philips Eco Conscious HD5120/00 review: 47 specs compared

Avg. price:~£55Cups capacity:15 cupsPower:1000 WThermal insulated carafe:noIntegrated grinder:noTimer function:no

Philips Eco Conscious HD5120/00 Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 1 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the American Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Philips Eco Conscious HD5120/00
7.1/10

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, ratings from across the web, expert reviews and best-of lists.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 60%, User score 20%, Reviews score 10%, List score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

60%

6.6

Technical score

20%

8.4

User score

10%

6.6

Reviews score

10%

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List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 74% of American coffee machines
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the filter coffee machine's overall rating with its price.
When it matters
When you are looking for a filter coffee machine with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

â–¼Worse than 77%
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 60% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

40%

7.3

Brewing

30%

6.5

Convenience

10%

7.6

Carafe

10%

4.3

Maintenance

5%

6.3

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

â–¼Worse than 77%
6.6

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
Share: Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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6.6

Mark 7.9 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.6

Average grade

20%

5.0

Popularity

Grades by review (1)
1 video: 9.0/10. We use 3 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.5: (9.0 × 1 + 8.5 × 2) ÷ 3 ≈ 8.6. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
â–¼Worse than 92%
8.4

User score

User score
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.8, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
Share: User score counts 20% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 56% of models

70%

8.7

Rating

30%

8.0

Popularity

â–²Better than 56%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 10% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Technical Specifications of filter coffee machine Philips Eco Conscious HD5120/00

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 60% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components:

40%

7.3

Brewing

30%

6.5

Convenience

10%

7.6

Carafe

10%

4.3

Maintenance

5%

6.3

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

6.6
Reviews score
6.6
User score
8.4
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the filter coffee machine's overall rating with its price.
When it matters
When you are looking for a filter coffee machine with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components:

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

7.7
Power
1,000 W
Market range: <600 W – >1.4k W
This filter coffee machine is rated at 1,000 W, which is higher than 41.1% of filter coffee machines and equal to 28.1% of filter coffee machines.
Cups capacity
15 cups
Market range: <6 cups – >15 cups
This filter coffee machine holds 15 cups, which is more than 86.8% of filter coffee machines and equal to 12% of filter coffee machines.
Water tank capacity
1.2 L
Market range: <0.6 L – >1.5 L
This filter coffee machine has a 1.2 L water tank, which is smaller than 58.9% of filter coffee machines and equal to 12.9% of filter coffee machines.
Brew time
10 min
Market range: <6 min – >11 min
This filter coffee machine brews in 10 min, which is slower than 60% of filter coffee machines and equal to 25% of filter coffee machines.
Pre-infusion
?
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Integrated grinder
no
This filter coffee machine does not have an integrated grinder. 10.6% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Bean container size
N/A
Number of grind settings
N/A
Thermal insulated carafe
no
This filter coffee machine does not have a thermal insulated carafe. 20.8% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Carafe material
glass
Number of carafes
1
Market range: <0 – >2
This filter coffee machine has a carafe count of 1, which is more than 0.8% of filter coffee machines and equal to 98.1% of filter coffee machines.
Warming plate
yes
This filter coffee machine has a warming plate. 13.2% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Adjustable keep-warm time
?
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Timer function
no
This filter coffee machine does not have a start timer. 52.1% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Display
no
This filter coffee machine does not have a display. 48.2% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Automatic shut-off
yes
This filter coffee machine switches off automatically. 0.8% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Auto shut-off interval
30 min
Market range: <5 min – >40 min
This filter coffee machine shuts off after 30 min, which is shorter than 66.7% of filter coffee machines and equal to 16.9% of filter coffee machines.
Water level indicator
yes
This filter coffee machine has a water level indicator. 3.5% of filter coffee machines offer this.
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Automatic cleaning
no
This filter coffee machine does not have an automatic cleaning cycle. 16.4% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Cleaning reminder
no
This filter coffee machine does not have a cleaning reminder. 17.2% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Water filtration system
no
This filter coffee machine does not have a water filtration system. 8.6% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Removable filter holder
?
Dishwasher-safe parts
no
This filter coffee machine does not have dishwasher-safe parts. 34.4% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Main color
white
Vintage design
no
This filter coffee machine does not have a vintage design. 2.7% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Body material
plastic
Width
34 cm
Market range: <17 cm – >30 cm
This filter coffee machine is 34 cm wide, which is wider than 96.7% of filter coffee machines and as wide as 0.4% of filter coffee machines.
Depth
17 cm
Market range: <16 cm – >28 cm
This filter coffee machine is 17 cm deep, which is shallower than 80.4% of filter coffee machines and as deep as 4.5% of filter coffee machines.
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Philips Eco Conscious HD5120/00 vs the average filter coffee machine

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  • 5 cups larger capacity
    This filter coffee machine has a larger capacity than the average filter coffee machine (15 cups vs 10 cups). The average filter coffee machine holds 10 cups.
    15 cups vs 10 cups
  • 51.5% lighter
    This filter coffee machine is lighter than the average filter coffee machine (1 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    1 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 4.5 cm shallower
    This filter coffee machine is shallower than the average filter coffee machine (17 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    17 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 6.3% higher user score
    User score
    8.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
    How we count it
    Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.8, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
    Share: User score counts 20% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 56% of models

    70%

    8.7

    Rating

    30%

    8.0

    Popularity

    8.4 vs 7.9
  • 6.3% higher user score
    User score
    8.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
    How we count it
    Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.8, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
    Share: User score counts 20% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 56% of models

    70%

    8.7

    Rating

    30%

    8.0

    Popularity

    8.4 vs 7.9
  • 5 cups larger capacity
    This filter coffee machine has a larger capacity than the average filter coffee machine (15 cups vs 10 cups). The average filter coffee machine holds 10 cups.
    15 cups vs 10 cups
  • 51.5% lighter
    This filter coffee machine is lighter than the average filter coffee machine (1 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    1 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 4.5 cm shallower
    This filter coffee machine is shallower than the average filter coffee machine (17 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    17 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • No start timer
    This filter coffee machine does not have a start timer, while the average filter coffee machine does. 51.9% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • 10 min shorter auto shut-off
    This filter coffee machine shuts off after a shorter interval than the average filter coffee machine (30 min vs 40 min). The average filter coffee machine shuts off after 40 min.
    30 min vs 40 min
  • 3 min longer brew time
    This filter coffee machine brews slower than the average filter coffee machine (10 min vs 7 min). The average filter coffee machine brews in 7 min.
    10 min vs 7 min
  • 11 cm wider
    This filter coffee machine is wider than the average filter coffee machine (34 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    34 cm vs 23 cm
  • 0.05 L smaller water tank
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller water tank than the average filter coffee machine (1.2 L vs 1.25 L). The average filter coffee machine has a 1.25 L tank.
    1.2 L vs 1.25 L
  • 22.8% larger volume
    This filter coffee machine has a larger body volume than the average filter coffee machine (20230 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    20,230 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 1.5 cm higher height
    This filter coffee machine is taller than the average filter coffee machine (35 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    35 cm vs 33.5 cm
  • 16.5% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models

    6.6

    Mark 7.9 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.6

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 video: 9.0/10. We use 3 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.5: (9.0 × 1 + 8.5 × 2) ÷ 3 ≈ 8.6. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    6.6 vs 7.9
  • 16.5% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models

    6.6

    Mark 7.9 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.6

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 video: 9.0/10. We use 3 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.5: (9.0 × 1 + 8.5 × 2) ÷ 3 ≈ 8.6. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    6.6 vs 7.9
  • 5.1% worse value for money
    Philips Eco Conscious HD5120/00 has worse value for money than the average filter coffee machine (7.7 vs 8.1).
    7.7 vs 8.09
  • 2.2x more expensive
    Philips Eco Conscious HD5120/00 is more expensive than the average filter coffee machine (£55 vs £25).
    £55 vs £25
  • 3 min longer brew time
    This filter coffee machine brews slower than the average filter coffee machine (10 min vs 7 min). The average filter coffee machine brews in 7 min.
    10 min vs 7 min
  • 0.05 L smaller water tank
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller water tank than the average filter coffee machine (1.2 L vs 1.25 L). The average filter coffee machine has a 1.25 L tank.
    1.2 L vs 1.25 L
  • No start timer
    This filter coffee machine does not have a start timer, while the average filter coffee machine does. 51.9% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • 10 min shorter auto shut-off
    This filter coffee machine shuts off after a shorter interval than the average filter coffee machine (30 min vs 40 min). The average filter coffee machine shuts off after 40 min.
    30 min vs 40 min
  • 11 cm wider
    This filter coffee machine is wider than the average filter coffee machine (34 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    34 cm vs 23 cm
  • 22.8% larger volume
    This filter coffee machine has a larger body volume than the average filter coffee machine (20230 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    20,230 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 1.5 cm higher height
    This filter coffee machine is taller than the average filter coffee machine (35 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    35 cm vs 33.5 cm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Maria Filomena Moral Cazalla
≈ estimated
08/12/2021
Hands-on review · brewing and cleaning demo
Verdict
Philips Eco Conscious HD5120/00 brews fast, good-tasting filter coffee in a stylish design that is easy to clean.

Third-party reviews

What we like about Philips Eco Conscious HD5120/00

  • Sustainably designed using eco-friendly, 100% bio-based plastics.
  • Aroma Twister nozzle distributes coffee evenly for consistent flavor.
  • Modern, minimalistic matte finish looks great on the countertop.
  • Fast brewing time, taking only 10 minutes for a full 1.2-liter jug.
  • Reliable drip-stop feature allows pouring a cup mid-brew without messes.
  • Energy-saving automatic shut-off triggers after 30 minutes.
  • Compact footprint despite its large 10-to-15 cup capacity.

What we don't like about Philips Eco Conscious HD5120/00

  • Lacks a programmable timer or delayed-start option.
  • Water level indicator window can be difficult to read clearly.
  • The white/light casing stains easily and shows coffee residue.
  • Some users report condensation buildup around the lid during use.
  • Hard-to-reach areas make deep cleaning and removing oil residue tricky.
  • Mixed reviews regarding long-term durability and plastic part longevity.

Verdict

The Philips Eco Conscious HD5120/00 Edition is a 1000W drip filter American coffee machine featuring a 1.2-liter capacity glass jug that brews 10 large or 15 small cups of coffee in a fast 10-minute cycle. Its primary characteristics include an eco-friendly build made from 100% bio-based plastics (reducing its production carbon footprint by 24%), an integrated "Aroma Twister" smart nozzle that evenly circulates inflowing coffee for consistent flavor, a functional drip-stop mechanism, and an external water level gauge. Key pros highlight its compact footprint (17 x 34 x 35 cm), energy-efficient 30-minute automatic shut-off safety feature, and award-winning minimalist silk-white matte aesthetics. Notable cons include its lack of an integrated bean grinder, a fixed coffee brewing strength with no manual intensity adjustments, and a short 30-minute hotplate warming window before shutdown.

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