Siemens EQ6 Plus Review: A Better-Value Alternative to the EQ700?

The Siemens EQ6 Plus occupies an interesting position.

It isn't Siemens' flashiest coffee machine.

It doesn't have the huge modern touchscreen experience of EQ700.

It doesn't try to turn coffee making into a connected smart-home showcase.

Instead, EQ6 Plus concentrates on the things most people actually want from a bean-to-cup machine:

fresh beans, one-touch coffee, automatic milk and straightforward controls.

That makes it particularly interesting when discounted.

Because while newer machines look more impressive, they don't necessarily make your morning cappuccino dramatically more enjoyable.

Coffee Machine Reviews Verdict

Overall: 8.8/10

Best for: Buyers wanting automatic milk and one-touch bean-to-cup coffee without paying EQ700 prices.

Avoid if: You want Siemens' newest touchscreen and connected features.

Machine type: Automatic bean-to-cup

Built-in grinder: Yes

Milk: Automatic

Our verdict: EQ6 Plus is no longer cutting-edge, but a strong discount can make it a better-value purchase than far newer machines.

Siemens EQ6 Plus Pros and Cons

Pros

• One-touch coffee
• Automatic milk
• Built-in grinder
• Straightforward colour interface
• oneTouch DoubleCup on compatible drinks/models
• autoMilk Clean
• Good coffee personalisation
• Large water capacity
• Excellent discounted value
• Easier than manual espresso

Cons

• Older design
• No EQ700-style large touchscreen
• No Home Connect on many EQ6 configurations
• Large machine
• Milk hose requires maintenance
• Model variations can be confusing
• Newer machines offer broader drink menus

What Is Siemens EQ6 Plus?

EQ6 Plus is a fully automatic bean-to-cup machine.

Whole beans go into the hopper.

The machine handles:

• grinding;
• dosing;
• brewing;
• coffee disposal.

For milk drinks, an automatic milk system draws milk and prepares it for you.

That means cappuccino doesn't require any barista technique.

Different EQ6 Plus Models

This is important.

EQ6 Plus has existed in multiple variants.

You'll see different model numbers and versions such as different s-series configurations.

Drink menus and exact functionality can vary.

Always check the full model number rather than assuming every machine labelled “EQ6 Plus” is identical.

That's particularly important when buying older stock or refurbished machines.

Coffee Quality

The underlying automatic coffee system remains strong.

Fresh beans are ground immediately before brewing.

You can adjust coffee strength and other drink parameters depending on the selected recipe.

As with every automatic machine, beans matter enormously.

Don't fill an expensive machine with stale beans and then blame the machine for flat coffee.

ceramDrive Grinder

Siemens uses a ceramic grinding system on EQ6 Plus.

Ceramic grinders are common across several automatic-machine brands and provide a durable solution for everyday bean-to-cup use.

You can adjust the grind.

But don't treat an automatic machine like a manual espresso grinder.

Find a setting that works well with your beans and make changes gradually.

Cappuccino

This is where EQ6 Plus earns its place.

Choose cappuccino and the machine automatically handles both coffee and milk.

No jug.

No steam-wand technique.

No tamping.

That's the reason to buy this category.

Latte Macchiato

Also one-touch.

The machine handles the milk and coffee sequence automatically.

For someone regularly making milk drinks before work, this is dramatically easier than a manual espresso setup.

Flat White

Exact drink menus vary by EQ6 Plus model.

Some configurations offer broader milk-coffee selections than others.

If Flat White is specifically important, check the exact model's drinks menu before ordering rather than relying on the EQ6 family name.

oneTouch DoubleCup

One of Siemens' useful features is the ability on appropriate models/recipes to prepare two coffees simultaneously.

This is particularly useful for couples.

Making two drinks sequentially doesn't sound inconvenient until you do it every morning for several years.

Dual preparation can be genuinely useful.

autoMilk Clean

After milk preparation, Siemens uses steam to help clean the milk system.

That's useful because milk hygiene is one of the less enjoyable parts of owning an automatic machine.

But automatic rinsing doesn't mean:

never clean anything manually.

Follow the milk-system maintenance instructions.

EQ6 Plus vs EQ700

This is:

value vs technology.

EQ6 Plus

Better for:

• lower pricing;
• straightforward controls;
• core automatic drinks;
• value when discounted.

EQ700

Better for:

• large iSelect touchscreen;
• coffeeWorld;
• Home Connect;
• more modern interface;
• Cold Brew on selected versions.

If you love technology, EQ700.

If you just want automatic coffee and EQ6 is hundreds cheaper, we'd think carefully before paying more.

EQ6 Plus vs De’Longhi Magnifica Start

Magnifica Start is newer and intentionally simple.

Both target buyers wanting uncomplicated automatic coffee.

Depending on versions, EQ6 Plus can provide a more premium interface and broader functionality.

Magnifica Start benefits from De’Longhi's strong current support and straightforward model range.

Price should play a major role here.

EQ6 Plus vs Philips 5500 LatteGo

Philips wins easily for milk-system cleaning simplicity.

LatteGo has no conventional milk tube.

Siemens provides a more traditional automatic milk arrangement.

Philips also offers a huge current drink menu.

EQ6 becomes most interesting when discounted significantly below it.

EQ6 Plus vs JURA C8

JURA C8 is a deliberately simplified premium machine.

EQ6 Plus can offer considerably more aggressive value.

JURA provides the stronger premium-brand experience.

Siemens can make more financial sense if your goal is simply reliable automatic coffee and milk.

Cleaning

Routine maintenance includes:

• grounds container;
• drip tray;
• brewing system;
• milk system;
• water tank;
• descaling.

Siemens' automated cleaning programmes reduce the workload.

But no bean-to-cup machine is genuinely maintenance-free.

Coffee oils, grounds and milk all need managing.

Buying an Older or Refurbished EQ6 Plus

Because EQ6 Plus has been around for some time, refurbished deals can look attractive.

Check:

• exact model number;
• age;
• warranty;
• grinder operation;
• milk-system condition;
• brewing unit condition;
• descaling history;
• seller reputation.

Saving £200 isn't worthwhile if you're inheriting somebody else's neglected milk system.

Who Should Buy EQ6 Plus?

Buy it if:

• you find a strong price;
• you want automatic milk;
• you don't need app control;
• you want one-touch coffee;
• you're comfortable buying an established model.

Who Shouldn't Buy It?

Look elsewhere if:

• you want the latest technology;
• EQ700 is only slightly more expensive;
• easy milk cleaning is your highest priority;
• you want a compact machine.

Is Siemens EQ6 Plus Still Worth Buying?

Yes — conditionally.

At full premium pricing?

We'd look at newer machines.

At a substantial discount?

The EQ6 Plus becomes much more interesting.

Coffee machines don't stop brewing good coffee because a newer touchscreen exists.

Value is about what you actually use.

Final Verdict

Siemens EQ6 Plus is a good reminder that newer doesn't automatically mean better value.

It lacks the visual impact of EQ700.

It lacks some of the latest smart functionality.

But it still offers the fundamentals:

fresh beans + automatic brewing + automatic milk + simple operation.

If you find one at a genuinely strong price, we'd happily consider it.

Coffee Machine Reviews Score: 8.8/10

Discounted Value Score: 9.2/10

Best for: Straightforward automatic coffee and milk without paying for Siemens' newest technology.

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