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Philips Series 4300 EP4321/50 Review | 73 Data compared

Avg. price:~£380Type:Fully Automatic Espresso MachineWater Container Capacity:1.800 LPump Pressure:15 barBuilt-in Coffee Grinder:yesAutomatic Milk Frother:no

Philips Series 4300 EP4321/50 Review: Compare 73 technical specifications and 1 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

8.1

Overall score

Score
8.1/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the coffee machine's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best coffee machines on the market.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 87% of models
Score components

95%

8.1

Technical score

5%

7.9

Review score

Review score 5% · 7.9 · based on 1 written review
1 written review counts as 1 of the 2 needed; the rest counts as 7/10. Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 5%, technical score 95%. A video or a short review counts less than a full test.
â–²Better than 87% of coffee-machines
8.1

Technical score

Technical score
8.1/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance across brewing and drink preparation, coffee formats, maintenance and convenience, and design and dimensions.
When it matters
When you want to compare coffee machines based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components

35%

8.7

Performance

25%

6.4

Coffee Preparation

25%

9.1

Features

15%

7.8

Design

â–²Better than 88% of coffee-machines
7.9

Review score

Review score
7.9/ 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.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 5% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 2 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
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Grades by review (1)
1 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. Share in the overall score: 5%, the same for every model in this category.
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50%

8.8

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Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 55% of coffee-machines
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Technical Specifications of coffee machine Philips Series 4300 EP4321/50

Technical score
Technical score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance across brewing and drink preparation, coffee formats, maintenance and convenience, and design and dimensions.
When it matters
When you want to compare coffee machines based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components:

35%

8.7

Performance

25%

6.4

Coffee Preparation

25%

9.1

Features

15%

7.8

Design

8.1
Review score
Review score
7.9/ 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.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 5% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 2 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Grades by review (1)
1 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. Share in the overall score: 5%, the same for every model in this category.
✓ explicit
1

50%

8.8

cafetiere-grain.com

Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
7.9
Popularity
Popularity
6.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the coffee machine.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Popularity:
Philips Series 4300 EP4321/50 has a popularity of 6.8 points, which is lower than 65% of coffee machines.
6.8
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 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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★ Better than 93% of models
Score components:

60%

8.1

Overall score

40%

8.2

Price

8.1
Power
1,500 W
Power
1,500 W
â–² Better than 79% of models
Market range: <1k W – >1.5k W
This coffee machine provides 1,500 W of heating power, which is higher than the power of 79.4% of coffee machines and equal to that of 14.3% of coffee machines.
Higher wattage generally supports faster heating but may increase energy use.
Water Container Capacity
1.8 L
Water Container Capacity
1.8 L
â–² Better than 71% of models
Market range: <0.7 L – >2 L
This coffee machine holds up to 1.8 L in its water tank, which is larger than 71.1% of coffee machines and equal to that of 13.6% of coffee machines.
A larger water tank reduces how often it needs to be refilled.
Pump Pressure
15 bar
Pump Pressure
15 bar
â–¼ Worse than 30% of models
Market range: <15 bar – >19 bar
This coffee machine delivers 15 bar of pump pressure, which is higher than the pump pressure of 9% of coffee machines and equal to that of 61% of coffee machines.
The listed pump pressure is not necessarily the same as extraction pressure.
Heating Time
?
Heating System
Thermoblock
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Type
Fully Automatic Espresso Machine
Works with Powdered Coffee
yes
Works with Powdered Coffee
yes
â–² Better than 40% of models
This coffee machine accepts ground coffee. 40.3% of coffee machines accept ground coffee.
Compatibility with powdered coffee allows use of pre-ground coffee.
Works with Beans
yes
Works with Beans
yes
â–² Better than 62% of models
This coffee machine accepts whole coffee beans. 62.1% of coffee machines accept whole coffee beans.
Bean compatibility indicates whether the machine can brew from whole coffee beans.
Works with ESE Pods
no
Works with ESE Pods
no
â–¼ Worse than 24% of models
This coffee machine does not accept ESE pods. 24.3% of coffee machines accept ESE pods.
ESE pod compatibility allows use of standard Easy Serving Espresso pods.
Works with Capsules
no
Works with Capsules
no
â–¼ Worse than 29% of models
This coffee machine does not accept coffee capsules. 28.6% of coffee machines accept coffee capsules.
Capsule compatibility indicates whether the machine accepts coffee capsules.
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Water Level Indicator
yes
Water Level Indicator
yes
â–² Better than 40% of models
This coffee machine has a water level indicator. 39.8% of coffee machines have a water level indicator.
A water level indicator makes it easier to monitor the remaining reservoir water.
Water Filter
yes
Water Filter
yes
â–² Better than 64% of models
This coffee machine has a water filter. 64.3% of coffee machines have a water filter.
A water filter can improve water quality and reduce the need for frequent descaling.
Descaling Program
yes
Descaling Program
yes
â–² Better than 34% of models
This coffee machine has a descaling programme. 33.5% of coffee machines have a descaling programme.
A descaling program simplifies maintenance by guiding the machine through limescale removal.
Cleaning Alert
yes
Cleaning Alert
yes
â–² Better than 40% of models
This coffee machine alerts you when cleaning is needed. 40.3% of coffee machines offer cleaning alerts.
A cleaning alert reminds you when routine machine cleaning is due.
Automatic Milk Circuit Cleaning
yes
Automatic Milk Circuit Cleaning
yes
â–² Better than 79% of models
This coffee machine cleans its milk circuit automatically. 78.6% of coffee machines offer automatic milk circuit cleaning.
Automatic milk-circuit cleaning simplifies hygiene after preparing milk drinks.
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Built-in Installation
no
Color
black
Vintage Look
no
Vintage Look
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This coffee machine does not have vintage styling. 12.6% of coffee machines have this look.
A vintage look describes a deliberately retro or classic machine design rather than a modern aesthetic.
Housing Material
Plastic
Drip Tray Material
Plastic
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Philips Series 4300 EP4321/50 vs the average coffee machine

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  • Cleans the milk circuit automatically
    Automatic Milk Circuit Cleaning
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This coffee machine cleans its milk circuit automatically, while the average coffee machine does not. 21.6% of coffee machines offer automatic milk circuit cleaning.
    Automatic milk-circuit cleaning simplifies hygiene after preparing milk drinks.
  • Dedicated milk container
    Milk Container
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This coffee machine has a dedicated milk container, while the average coffee machine does not. 20.6% of coffee machines have a milk container.
    A milk container supports storing and dispensing milk for milk-based drinks.
  • Has a built-in coffee grinder
    Built-in Coffee Grinder
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This coffee machine has a built-in coffee grinder, while the average coffee machine does not. 38% of coffee machines have one.
    An integrated grinder can grind beans immediately before brewing.
  • Supports user profiles
    User score
    8.1/ 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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    Philips Series 4300 EP4321/50
    the average coffee machine
    Philips Series 4300 EP4321/50 supports user profiles, while the average coffee machine does not. 11.2% of coffee machines support user profiles.
  • 100 W higher power
    Power
    1,500 W
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <1k W – >1.5k W
    This coffee machine offers higher heating power than the average coffee machine (1500 W vs 1400 W).
    Higher wattage generally supports faster heating but may increase energy use.
    1,500 W vs 1,400 W
  • Accepts whole coffee beans
    Works with Beans
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This coffee machine accepts whole coffee beans, while the average coffee machine does not. 38% of coffee machines accept whole coffee beans.
    Bean compatibility indicates whether the machine can brew from whole coffee beans.
  • Has a water filter
    Water Filter
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This coffee machine has a water filter, while the average coffee machine does not. 35.8% of coffee machines have a water filter.
    A water filter can improve water quality and reduce the need for frequent descaling.
  • Has a display
    Display
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This coffee machine has a display, while the average coffee machine does not. 32.9% of coffee machines have this feature.
    A display provides visual machine status or settings information.
  • 12.8% better value for money
    Philips Series 4300 EP4321/50 has better value for money than the average coffee machine (8.15 vs 7.2).
    8.15 vs 7.22
  • Has a built-in coffee grinder
    Built-in Coffee Grinder
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This coffee machine has a built-in coffee grinder, while the average coffee machine does not. 38% of coffee machines have one.
    An integrated grinder can grind beans immediately before brewing.
  • 100 W higher power
    Power
    1,500 W
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <1k W – >1.5k W
    This coffee machine offers higher heating power than the average coffee machine (1500 W vs 1400 W).
    Higher wattage generally supports faster heating but may increase energy use.
    1,500 W vs 1,400 W
  • 0.4 L larger water tank
    Water Container Capacity
    1.800 L
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <0.7 L – >2 L
    This coffee machine has a larger water reservoir than the average coffee machine (1.8 L vs 1.4 L).
    A larger water tank reduces how often it needs to be refilled.
    1.800 L vs 1.400 L
  • 15 g larger bean hopper
    Bean Container Capacity
    275.000 g
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <150 g – >400 g
    This coffee machine holds more coffee beans in its hopper than the average coffee machine (275 g vs 260 g).
    A larger bean container means less frequent refilling when making several coffees.
    275.000 g vs 260.000 g
  • 4 more grind settings
    Number of Grinding Settings
    12
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <3 – >13
    This coffee machine provides finer control over grind size than the average coffee machine (12 vs 8).
    More grind settings allow finer adjustment of the coffee grind.
    12 vs 8
  • Dedicated milk container
    Milk Container
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This coffee machine has a dedicated milk container, while the average coffee machine does not. 20.6% of coffee machines have a milk container.
    A milk container supports storing and dispensing milk for milk-based drinks.
  • Supports user profiles
    User score
    8.1/ 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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    Philips Series 4300 EP4321/50
    the average coffee machine
    Philips Series 4300 EP4321/50 supports user profiles, while the average coffee machine does not. 11.2% of coffee machines support user profiles.
  • Accepts whole coffee beans
    Works with Beans
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This coffee machine accepts whole coffee beans, while the average coffee machine does not. 38% of coffee machines accept whole coffee beans.
    Bean compatibility indicates whether the machine can brew from whole coffee beans.
  • Adjustable coffee temperature
    Adjustable Coffee Temperature
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This coffee machine lets you adjust the coffee temperature, while the average coffee machine does not. 42.9% of coffee machines offer coffee temperature adjustment.
    Adjustable coffee temperature lets you tailor the heat of the brewed coffee.
  • Has a steam wand
    Steam Wand
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This coffee machine has a steam wand, while the average coffee machine does not. 48.4% of coffee machines have a steam wand.
    A steam wand allows manual milk steaming and foam-texture control.
  • 2 more drink recipes
    Number of Specialty Drinks
    5
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <1 – >21
    This coffee machine offers a wider variety of preset drinks than the average coffee machine (5 vs 3).
    More specialty-drink options provide a wider choice of preset beverages.
    5 vs 3
  • Cleans the milk circuit automatically
    Automatic Milk Circuit Cleaning
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This coffee machine cleans its milk circuit automatically, while the average coffee machine does not. 21.6% of coffee machines offer automatic milk circuit cleaning.
    Automatic milk-circuit cleaning simplifies hygiene after preparing milk drinks.
  • Has a water filter
    Water Filter
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This coffee machine has a water filter, while the average coffee machine does not. 35.8% of coffee machines have a water filter.
    A water filter can improve water quality and reduce the need for frequent descaling.
  • Has a tray full indicator
    Drip Tray Full Indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This coffee machine has a drip tray full indicator, while the average coffee machine does not. 43.9% of coffee machines have this feature.
    A full drip-tray indicator signals when the tray needs emptying.
  • Has a display
    Display
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This coffee machine has a display, while the average coffee machine does not. 32.9% of coffee machines have this feature.
    A display provides visual machine status or settings information.
  • 18 cm taller cup clearance
    Maximum Cup Height
    150.00 cm
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <89 cm – >150 cm
    This coffee machine fits taller cups and travel mugs than the average coffee machine (150 cm vs 132 cm).
    A greater maximum cup height accommodates taller cups and mugs.
    150.00 cm vs 132.00 cm
  • 47 mm taller body
    Height
    372.00 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <251 mm – >385 mm
    This coffee machine stands taller and requires more overhead clearance than the average coffee machine (372 mm vs 325 mm).
    Height affects overhead clearance and cabinet placement.
    372.00 mm vs 325.00 mm
  • 77.8% heavier body
    Weight
    8.000 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <2.29 kg – >10.5 kg
    This coffee machine is heavier and less portable than the average coffee machine (8 kg vs 4.5 kg).
    Lower weight can make the machine easier to move, while higher weight may indicate a more substantial build.
    8.000 kg vs 4.500 kg
  • 42 mm deeper profile
    Depth
    372.00 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <245 mm – >452 mm
    This coffee machine requires more counter depth than the average coffee machine (372 mm vs 330 mm).
    Depth affects front-to-back counter space and placement clearance.
    372.00 mm vs 330.00 mm
  • 22 mm wider body
    Width
    246.00 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <129 mm – >299 mm
    This coffee machine takes up more counter width than the average coffee machine (246 mm vs 224 mm).
    Width affects how much counter space the machine needs.
    246.00 mm vs 224.00 mm
  • 2.38x more expensive
    Philips Series 4300 EP4321/50 is more expensive than the average coffee machine (£380 vs £160).
    £380 vs £160
  • 11.2% less popular
    Philips Series 4300 EP4321/50 is less popular than the average coffee machine (6.85 vs 7.6).
    6.85 vs 7.62
  • 53.7% bulkier volume
    Volume
    34,042.5 cm³
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <0.7 cm³ – >2 cm³
    This coffee machine takes up more overall space than the average coffee machine (34042.5 cm³ vs 22143 cm³).
    34,042.5 cm³ vs 22,143 cm³
  • 2.38x more expensive
    Philips Series 4300 EP4321/50 is more expensive than the average coffee machine (£380 vs £160).
    £380 vs £160
  • 11.2% less popular
    Philips Series 4300 EP4321/50 is less popular than the average coffee machine (6.85 vs 7.6).
    6.85 vs 7.62
  • 47 mm taller body
    Height
    372.00 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <251 mm – >385 mm
    This coffee machine stands taller and requires more overhead clearance than the average coffee machine (372 mm vs 325 mm).
    Height affects overhead clearance and cabinet placement.
    372.00 mm vs 325.00 mm
  • 77.8% heavier body
    Weight
    8.000 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <2.29 kg – >10.5 kg
    This coffee machine is heavier and less portable than the average coffee machine (8 kg vs 4.5 kg).
    Lower weight can make the machine easier to move, while higher weight may indicate a more substantial build.
    8.000 kg vs 4.500 kg
  • 22 mm wider body
    Width
    246.00 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <129 mm – >299 mm
    This coffee machine takes up more counter width than the average coffee machine (246 mm vs 224 mm).
    Width affects how much counter space the machine needs.
    246.00 mm vs 224.00 mm
  • 42 mm deeper profile
    Depth
    372.00 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <245 mm – >452 mm
    This coffee machine requires more counter depth than the average coffee machine (372 mm vs 330 mm).
    Depth affects front-to-back counter space and placement clearance.
    372.00 mm vs 330.00 mm
  • 53.7% bulkier volume
    Volume
    34,042.5 cm³
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <0.7 cm³ – >2 cm³
    This coffee machine takes up more overall space than the average coffee machine (34042.5 cm³ vs 22143 cm³).
    34,042.5 cm³ vs 22,143 cm³

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What we like about Philips Series 4300 EP4321/50

  • Intuitive and easy-to-use TFT colour display with touch controls
  • Allows personalized drink customization for strength, volume, and temperature
  • Features two separate user profiles plus a guest mode to save custom drink settings
  • Highly durable ceramic burr grinder with 12 adjustable grind size settings
  • Equipped with a classic 2-position steam wand that makes it easy to froth milk manually
  • Low maintenance thanks to the AquaClean water filter which prevents frequent descaling
  • Fully removable brewing unit simplifies deep cleaning under the tap
  • Fast heat-up time and quick brewing process for everyday convenience

What we don't like about Philips Series 4300 EP4321/50

  • Requires a break-in period of grinding several dozen coffees before extraction quality improves
  • The 1.8-litre water tank can feel small and require frequent refills due to auto-rinsing cycles
  • Grinder noise is noticeable and can be loud during early morning operations
  • The machine exterior is constructed mostly from plastic, missing a premium metallic feel
  • Coffee beans occasionally fail to feed smoothly into the grinder and require manual pushing
  • Initial default settings tend to produce somewhat weak or thin espresso with lacking depth
  • Drip tray fills up quickly from automatic startup and shutdown rinsing water

Verdict

The Philips Series 4300 EP4321/50 is a 1500W fully automatic bean-to-cup espresso machine featuring a 15-bar pump pressure system, an intuitive colour TFT touchscreen display, a 1.8-litre front-loading water tank, and a 275g bean hopper with an aroma seal. It prepares 5 coffee varieties (espresso, coffee, americano, caffè crema, and ristretto) from fresh beans or pre-ground coffee using a durable 100% ceramic burr grinder with 12 adjustable settings, and it includes a classic manual steam wand for milk frothing. Key advantages include 2 custom user profiles to save strength (5 levels) and temperature (3 levels), the AquaClean filter which allows up to 5,000 cups without descaling, and a fully removable brew group for easy cleaning. However, notable drawbacks are that it lacks the automatic LatteGo milk system found on other 4300 models, requires manual milk frothing, has a primarily plastic exterior build, and the grinder produces noticeable operation noise.

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