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Philips CSA250/10 review: 75 specs compared

Avg. price:~£80Type:?Water Container Capacity:?Pump Pressure:1 barBuilt-in Coffee Grinder:noAutomatic Milk Frother:no

Philips CSA250/10 Review: Compare 75 technical specifications and 2 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Philips CSA250/10
6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists, owners and ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 45%, Reviews score 20%, List score 15%, Sentiment score 10%, User 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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▼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

45%

6.2

Technical score

20%

6.2

Reviews score

15%

?

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

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

User scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

▼Worse than 71% of coffee machines
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the coffee machine's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a coffee machine with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

▼Worse than 58%
6.2

Technical score

Technical score
6.2/ 10
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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 45% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 54% of models
Score components

35%

5.3

Performance

25%

4.9

Coffee Preparation

25%

7.7

Features

15%

8.2

Design

▲Better than 54%
6.2

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.2/ 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 20% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 77% of models

6.2

Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.1 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.3

Average grade

20%

6.5

Popularity

Grades by review (2)
2 videos, average 8.5/10. We use 3 reviews; the 1 missing counts as the category's typical 8.3: (8.5 × 2 + 8.3 × 1) ÷ 3 = 8.4. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
▼Worse than 77%
?

User score

User score
7.8/ 10
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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 10% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
No ratings from across the web yet, so it counts as 7.8, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
No ratings from across the web yet
?

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 15% 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.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £80
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Technical Specifications of coffee machine Philips CSA250/10

Technical score
Technical score
6.2/ 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 45% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 54% of models
Score components:

35%

5.3

Performance

25%

4.9

Coffee Preparation

25%

7.7

Features

15%

8.2

Design

6.2
Reviews score
6.2
User score
?
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the coffee machine's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a coffee machine with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components:

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

7.6
Power
1,450 W
Market range: <1k W – >1.5k W
This coffee machine provides 1,450 W of heating power, which is higher than the power of 56.5% of coffee machines and equal to that of 20% of coffee machines.
Water Container Capacity
?
Pump Pressure
1 bar
Market range: <15 bar – >19 bar
This coffee machine delivers 1 bar of pump pressure, which is lower than the pump pressure of 96.1% of coffee machines and equal to that of 1.7% of coffee machines.
Heating Time
?
Heating System
?
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Type
?
Works with Powdered Coffee
no
This coffee machine does not accept ground coffee. 52.1% of coffee machines accept ground coffee.
Works with ESE Pods
no
This coffee machine does not accept ESE pods. 20.4% of coffee machines accept ESE pods.
Works with Capsules
no
This coffee machine does not accept coffee capsules. 32.2% of coffee machines accept coffee capsules.
Capsule System
N/A
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Water Level Indicator
?
Water Filter
no
This coffee machine does not have a water filter. 30% of coffee machines have a water filter.
Descaling Program
yes
This coffee machine has a descaling programme. 31.2% of coffee machines have a descaling programme.
Cleaning Alert
yes
This coffee machine alerts you when cleaning is needed. 39.1% of coffee machines offer cleaning alerts.
Automatic Milk Circuit Cleaning
no
This coffee machine does not clean its milk circuit automatically. 18.3% of coffee machines offer automatic milk circuit cleaning.
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Built-in Installation
no
Color
?
Vintage Look
no
This coffee machine does not have vintage styling. 10.6% of coffee machines have this look.
Housing Material
?
Drip Tray Material
Plastic
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Philips CSA250/10 vs the average coffee machine

246810TotalPerformanceCoffee PreparationFeaturesDesign
  • Supports user profiles
    User score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average of independent expert reviews and videos, graded by us; missing reviews count as 7/10.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how independent test sites and video reviewers rate the product in real use.
    Score distribution
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    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Philips CSA250/10
    the average coffee machine
    Philips CSA250/10 supports user profiles, while the average coffee machine does not. 8.9% of coffee machines support user profiles.
  • 50 W higher power
    This coffee machine offers higher heating power than the average coffee machine (1,450 W vs 1,400 W).
    1,450 W vs 1,400 W
  • 50% cheaper
    Philips CSA250/10 is cheaper than the average coffee machine (£80 vs £120).
    £80 vs £120
  • 50% cheaper
    Philips CSA250/10 is cheaper than the average coffee machine (£80 vs £120).
    £80 vs £120
  • 50 W higher power
    This coffee machine offers higher heating power than the average coffee machine (1,450 W vs 1,400 W).
    1,450 W vs 1,400 W
  • Supports user profiles
    User score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average of independent expert reviews and videos, graded by us; missing reviews count as 7/10.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how independent test sites and video reviewers rate the product in real use.
    Score distribution
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    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Philips CSA250/10
    the average coffee machine
    Philips CSA250/10 supports user profiles, while the average coffee machine does not. 8.9% of coffee machines support user profiles.
  • 14 bar lower pump pressure
    This coffee machine delivers lower pump pressure than the average coffee machine (1 bar vs 15 bar).
    1 bar vs 15 bar
  • No ground coffee support
    This coffee machine does not accept ground coffee, while the average coffee machine does. 52% of coffee machines accept ground coffee.
  • No hot water dispenser
    This coffee machine does not have a hot water dispenser, while the average coffee machine does. 50.5% of coffee machines have a hot water dispenser.
  • 16.2% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.2/ 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 20% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 77% of models

    6.2

    Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.1 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.3

    Average grade

    20%

    6.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (2)
    2 videos, average 8.5/10. We use 3 reviews; the 1 missing counts as the category's typical 8.3: (8.5 × 2 + 8.3 × 1) ÷ 3 = 8.4. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    6.2 vs 7.4
  • 0.6% worse value for money
    Philips CSA250/10 has worse value for money than the average coffee machine (7.56 vs 7.6).
    7.56 vs 7.61
  • 16.2% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.2/ 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 20% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 77% of models

    6.2

    Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.1 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.3

    Average grade

    20%

    6.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (2)
    2 videos, average 8.5/10. We use 3 reviews; the 1 missing counts as the category's typical 8.3: (8.5 × 2 + 8.3 × 1) ÷ 3 = 8.4. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    6.2 vs 7.4
  • 0.6% worse value for money
    Philips CSA250/10 has worse value for money than the average coffee machine (7.56 vs 7.6).
    7.56 vs 7.61
  • 14 bar lower pump pressure
    This coffee machine delivers lower pump pressure than the average coffee machine (1 bar vs 15 bar).
    1 bar vs 15 bar
  • No ground coffee support
    This coffee machine does not accept ground coffee, while the average coffee machine does. 52% of coffee machines accept ground coffee.
  • No hot water dispenser
    This coffee machine does not have a hot water dispenser, while the average coffee machine does. 50.5% of coffee machines have a hot water dispenser.

Video reviews

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

9.0
TanteBuggabugga
≈ estimated
07/02/2026
Hands-on review · brewing tests and temperature measurements
Verdict
Philips CSA250/10 brews hot, switches off on its own, and is a clear step up from an older machine.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Philips CSA250/10

  • A two-cup function brews two cups at a time.
  • User profiles keep each person's settings apart.
  • The cup clearance can be adjusted for different cup heights.
  • The transparent reservoir shows the water level.
  • It switches off by itself after brewing.
  • Descaling and a cleaning alert keep upkeep simple.

What customers don't like about Philips CSA250/10

  • The 1 bar pump pressure is low.
  • A single cup holds only about 125 millilitres at most in tests.
  • Capsules are not supported.
  • The power cable is about 70 cm, which is short.
  • Some coffee comes out lighter than usual.

Verdict

Two people with different coffee habits will find the Philips CSA250/10 easy to live with, because user profiles keep each person's settings apart. The machine has a two-cup function, and the cup clearance can be adjusted. Brewing is quiet, the machine switches off on its own, and the transparent reservoir shows the water level. Reviewers say it brews hotter than older machines, and the coffee comes out very hot. The pump gives only 1 bar, and a single cup holds about 125 millilitres at most in tests. Capsules are not supported, but the removable tank makes filling easy. Descaling and a cleaning alert keep upkeep simple, and a sleep mode saves power when the machine is idle. It suits a household that wants simple daily coffee and does not need high pressure.

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