Jura J8 vs Philips 4300 LatteGo
AheadThe verdict
Philips 4300 LatteGo is the better buy on our scoring, 8.5 to Jura J8's 7.6. It leads on cleaning & upkeep and grinder & grind control.
Philips 4300 LatteGo costs $1,600 less.
Who each one suits
Jura J8
31 drinks including Sweet Foam, from a Jura that sits between the E8 and the Z10
Scores higher on drinks & milk system, capacity & refills, ease of use.
Philips 4300 LatteGo
Home users who want one-touch fully automatic espresso and milk drinks with minimal cleanup
Scores higher on cleaning & upkeep, grinder & grind control, value for money.
How they score, criterion by criterion
Both are scored the same way against the rest of their category, from what their makers publish. The weight is how much each criterion moves the total. How the score works
| Criterion | Weight in category | Jura J8 | Philips 4300 LatteGo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinks & Milk System | 16% | 9.5 | 9.0 |
| Cleaning & Upkeep | 15% | 7.0 | 10.0 |
| Grinder & Grind Control | 15% | 6.5 | 8.5 |
| Value for Money | 12% | 4.2 | 10.0 |
| Capacity & Refills | 12% | 9.0 | 6.5 |
| Ease of Use | 12% | 10.0 | 7.8 |
| Build Quality & Warranty | 10% | 7.4 | 6.4 |
| Kitchen Fit & Noise | 8% | 6.4 | 10.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $2,599.00 | $999.00 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Jura J8 | Philips 4300 LatteGo | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand founded | — | 1891 |
| Based in | — | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Price | $2,599.00 | $999.00 |
| Best for | 31 drinks including Sweet Foam, from a Jura that sits between the E8 and the Z10 | Home users who want one-touch fully automatic espresso and milk drinks with minimal cleanup |
| What sets it apart | — | LatteGo two-part cyclonic milk system cleans in under 10 seconds and is dishwasher-safe, removing the most tedious maintenance step of any automatic milk frother. |
| Compared with | — | De'Longhi Magnifica Evo, Jura E8, Breville Barista Touch Impress |
| App Connected | ✓ | — |
| Automatic milk frother | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automatic rinse | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bean hopper | 280, published as 10 oz | 275 |
| Bottomless Available | — | ✕ |
| Removable brew group | — | ✓ |
| Brew Temperature Levels | 3 | — |
| Brewing Unit Dose | 5 to 16 | — |
| Built in Grinder | ✓ | ✓ |
| Burr Material | — | Ceramic |
| Pre-ground bypass | ✓ | ✓ |
| Strength steps | 10 | 3 |
| Colour Options | Midnight Silver, Piano Black | Black |
| Made in | Switzerland | Romania |
| Cup clearance | 65 to 111 for coffee, 107 to 153 for milk drinks | 145 mm |
| Cup Detection | ✓ | — |
| Descaling alert | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dimensions | 318 x 348 x 446 (W x H x D) | 246 x 372 x 433 mm |
| Display | 4.3 inch touchscreen colour display | — |
| Grind steps | 7 | 12 |
| Grounds Container Servings | 16 | — |
| Heating | 1 Thermoblock | — |
| In Box Accessories | Measuring spoon, syrup attachment, milk pipe with connector, milk system cleaning container, milk system cleaner, cleaning tablets, CLEARYL Smart+ filter | — |
| Machine Type | Fully automatic bean-to-cup machine, model year 2022 | Fully automatic bean-to-cup |
| Milk parts dishwasher safe | — | ✓ |
| Milk system | HP3 / CX3 interchangeable milk spout with automatic one-touch milk system cleaning | LatteGo two-part integrated milk system |
| Model | J8 (NAA), article 15555 Midnight Silver | — |
| One-touch drinks | 31, including Sweet Foam versions of cortado, cappuccino, flat white, latte macchiato and caffe latte, plus hot water for green tea | |
| Power | 1450 W | 1500 W |
| Pre Infusion | — | ✓ |
| Price Note | $2,599.00 on shopjura.com (Jura's US shop), marked down from $3,299.00 | — |
| Ships to | — | US |
| Ships to Note | — | Confirmed on Amazon US, which is where this link points. Availability in other Amazon stores has not been checked, and a regional store may substitute a different product. |
| Steam Wand Type | — | Automatic LatteGo integrated milk system (no wand) |
| Sweet Foam | ✓ | — |
| Warranty Note | Two years or up to 6,000 coffee brewings, whichever comes first | — |
| Water Tank | 1.9, published as 64 oz | 1.8 L |
| Weight | 10.2, published as 22.5 lb | 8 kg |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
Jura J8
- +31 one-touch drinks, including Sweet Foam versions of the milk classics.
- +P.A.G.2+ grinder with 7 grind levels and 10 strength levels.
- +Automatic one-touch milk system cleaning, with a syrup attachment in the box for Sweet Foam.
- +Made in Switzerland, with Wi-Fi for the J.O.E. app as standard.
- −$2,599 even on sale, and $3,299 at list.
- −No cold brew, unlike the Z10.
- −One grinder: the J8 twin has two for switching beans.
Philips 4300 LatteGo
- +The LatteGo system is two parts with no tubes, cleans in under 10 seconds and goes in the dishwasher, which is the single biggest chore on any milk machine
- +A 100% ceramic grinder with 12 settings and Pre Brew Aroma control
- +A 1.8 litre tank, two-year warranty, made in Romania
- +$999, under the $1,339.99 median
- −There is no steam wand at all, so milk cannot be textured by hand
- −8kg, and 15 bar is a pump maximum
Every specification, side by side
| Jura J8 | Philips 4300 LatteGo | |
|---|---|---|
| The maker | ||
| Brand founded | — | 1891 |
| Based in | — | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Price | ||
| Price | $2,599.00 | $999.00 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | 31 drinks including Sweet Foam, from a Jura that sits between the E8 and the Z10 | Home users who want one-touch fully automatic espresso and milk drinks with minimal cleanup |
| What sets it apart | — | LatteGo two-part cyclonic milk system cleans in under 10 seconds and is dishwasher-safe, removing the most tedious maintenance step of any automatic milk frother. |
| Compared with | — | De'Longhi Magnifica Evo, Jura E8, Breville Barista Touch Impress |
| Specifications | ||
| App Connected | ✓ | — |
| Automatic milk frother | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automatic rinse | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bean hopper | 280, published as 10 oz | 275 |
| Bottomless Available | — | ✕ |
| Removable brew group | — | ✓ |
| Brew Temperature Levels | 3 | — |
| Brewing Unit Dose | 5 to 16 | — |
| Built in Grinder | ✓ | ✓ |
| Burr Material | — | Ceramic |
| Pre-ground bypass | ✓ | ✓ |
| Strength steps | 10 | 3 |
| Colour Options | Midnight Silver, Piano Black | Black |
| Made in | Switzerland | Romania |
| Cup clearance | 65 to 111 for coffee, 107 to 153 for milk drinks | 145 mm |
| Cup Detection | ✓ | — |
| Descaling alert | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dimensions | 318 x 348 x 446 (W x H x D) | 246 x 372 x 433 mm |
| Display | 4.3 inch touchscreen colour display | — |
| Grind steps | 7 | 12 |
| Grounds Container Servings | 16 | — |
| Heating | 1 Thermoblock | — |
| In Box Accessories | Measuring spoon, syrup attachment, milk pipe with connector, milk system cleaning container, milk system cleaner, cleaning tablets, CLEARYL Smart+ filter | — |
| Machine Type | Fully automatic bean-to-cup machine, model year 2022 | Fully automatic bean-to-cup |
| Milk parts dishwasher safe | — | ✓ |
| Milk system | HP3 / CX3 interchangeable milk spout with automatic one-touch milk system cleaning | LatteGo two-part integrated milk system |
| Model | J8 (NAA), article 15555 Midnight Silver | — |
| One-touch drinks | 31, including Sweet Foam versions of cortado, cappuccino, flat white, latte macchiato and caffe latte, plus hot water for green tea | |
| Power | 1450 W | 1500 W |
| Pre Infusion | — | ✓ |
| Price Note | $2,599.00 on shopjura.com (Jura's US shop), marked down from $3,299.00 | — |
| Pump pressure | 15 bar | 15 bar |
| Ships to | — | US |
| Ships to Note | — | Confirmed on Amazon US, which is where this link points. Availability in other Amazon stores has not been checked, and a regional store may substitute a different product. |
| Steam Wand Type | — | Automatic LatteGo integrated milk system (no wand) |
| Sweet Foam | ✓ | — |
| Warranty Note | Two years or up to 6,000 coffee brewings, whichever comes first | — |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Water Tank | 1.9, published as 64 oz | 1.8 L |
| Weight | 10.2, published as 22.5 lb | 8 kg |
Jura J8 vs Philips 4300 LatteGo: common questions
Which is better, Jura J8 or Philips 4300 LatteGo?
Philips 4300 LatteGo scores 8.5 against 7.6, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Jura J8 is still ahead on drinks & milk system.
Is Jura J8 or Philips 4300 LatteGo cheaper?
Jura J8 starts at $2,599.00, and Philips 4300 LatteGo at $999.00.
Who is Jura J8 for?
31 drinks including Sweet Foam, from a Jura that sits between the E8 and the Z10
Who is Philips 4300 LatteGo for?
Home users who want one-touch fully automatic espresso and milk drinks with minimal cleanup
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