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Philips 5500 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine EP5541/50
£499.60 GBP
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SparkFun Qwiic 12 Bit DAC Breakout - MCP4725
£4.80 GBP
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| Philips 5500 Series Fully Automatic Espr... | SparkFun Qwiic 12 Bit DAC Breakout - MCP... | |
|---|---|---|
| Best price | £499.60 GBP Tiny Lux | £4.80 GBP The Pi Hut |
| Stores | 1 | 1 |
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Both products · Last 12 monthsPros & Cons
Philips 5500 Series Fully Automatic Espr...
Pros
- LatteGo milk system produces smooth foam and rinses in 15 seconds
- Ceramic grinder with 12 adjustable settings for fresh ground coffee
- AquaClean filter reduces descaling up to 5000 cups
- Easy to clean with removable brew group and automatic cleaning cycles
Cons
- No separate hot water spout for tea or Americano
- Milk container requires refrigeration when not in use
- Limited to one cup size customization per drink
SparkFun Qwiic 12 Bit DAC Breakout - MCP...
Pros
- I2C interface uses only two wires
- Qwiic connectors simplify prototyping
- Multiple address options for multi-device setups
- Includes onboard reference and output buffer
Cons
- No integrated amplifier for higher current
- Only 12-bit resolution (not 16-bit)
- Requires Qwiic cable or soldering for non-Qwiic systems
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