The Philips 3300 Series LatteGo (model EP3347/90) is a fully automatic machine that grinds beans, brews and froths milk from one touch screen. Philips sells it for $899.99 on its US store.
What is the Philips 3300 Series LatteGo?
It is the entry step in Philips' LatteGo line, below the Philips 4300 LatteGo and the Philips 5500 LatteGo. You fill the bean hopper, pick a drink on the touch display and the machine grinds, brews and, for milk drinks, froths from a jug that clips to the front. Philips names six drinks: espresso, coffee, cappuccino, latte macchiato, iced coffee and hot water. Aroma strength has three steps, and the drink quantity can be set low, medium or high.
The manual covers the 2300 and 3300 series together, so some controls it describes (coffee temperature, milk quantity icons) apply to specific types only. This page sticks to what Philips states for the EP3347/90.
Philips 3300 Series LatteGo specs
| Model | EP3347/90 |
|---|---|
| Price | $899.99 on Philips' US store |
| Drinks | 6 one-touch drinks |
| Grinder | 100% ceramic, 12 grind settings |
| Pump | 15 bar |
| Bean hopper | 275 g |
| Water tank | 1.8 liters, removable |
| Milk container | LatteGo, 250 ml |
| Power | 1500 W |
| Size | 247 x 366 x 434 mm (9.6 x 14.6 x 17.0 inches) |
| Weight | 8 kg (17.6 lbs) |
| Cup height | Adjustable spout, 85 to 145 mm |
| Warranty | 2 years |
How the LatteGo milk system works
LatteGo has two parts and no tubes. Milk goes into the jug, and Philips says its cyclonic frothing technology builds the foam, including from plant-based milk. After each use you rinse LatteGo under the tap or put it in the dishwasher, and Philips says it can be cleaned in as little as 10 seconds. The drip tray is dishwasher safe too, but the front panel of the coffee grounds container is not.
LatteGo is a milk-and-foam system only. There is no steam wand on this machine, so you cannot texture milk by hand for latte art.
Grinder, brew group and upkeep
The grinder is ceramic, and Philips says ceramic does not heat up during grinding. The grind knob sits inside the bean container and has 12 settings; a lower number is finer and stronger. The brew group lifts out after you switch the machine off and open the service door, and Philips tells owners to rinse it under the tap weekly and use its coffee oil remover tablet monthly. The manual also asks for the brew group to be lubricated every two months.
The machine runs an automatic rinsing cycle at start-up, and the Calc / Clean light tells you when to descale. An AquaClean filter is in the box; Philips claims up to 5,000 cups without descaling when the filter is replaced as the machine prompts.
Philips 3300 vs Philips 5500 and 4300
The Philips 5500 LatteGo shares the same 12 ceramic grind settings, 275 g hopper, 1.8 liter tank and 15 bar pump, so the difference is in the menu and the controls. The 5500 lists 20 drinks, five strength steps and four user profiles plus a guest, against six drinks, three strengths and no profiles here. Philips' US store prices the 5500 at $1,299.99, which is $400 above the 3300.
The Philips 4300 LatteGo sits between them. Its grinder, hopper, tank and pump figures match the 3300, and it adds americano and cafe au lait to the drink list. If six drinks cover how you take coffee, the 3300 gets the same hardware for less.
Is the Philips 3300 Series LatteGo worth it?
At $899.99 it is a one-touch machine with a dishwasher-safe milk system, a removable brew group and a pre-ground chute, which are the upkeep points that matter most in this category. What it leaves out is volume: no profiles, three strengths and a short drink list. Philips offers a 2 year warranty and a 30-day money-back guarantee on its own store.
Who should buy the Philips 3300 Series LatteGo (and who should not)
It suits a household that drinks espresso, coffee, cappuccino and latte macchiato and wants a milk system that rinses clean in seconds. It does not suit anyone who wants to steam milk by hand, store personal drink profiles or choose from a long menu; the 5500 is the closer match for that.
Philips also publishes no noise figure in decibels, so its claim of 40 percent quieter SilentBrew (against earlier Philips models) is the only noise statement to go on.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Philips 3300 Series LatteGo cost?
Philips' US store lists the EP3347/90 at $899.99 with free shipping and a 30-day money-back guarantee.
How many drinks does the Philips 3300 make?
Six: espresso, coffee, cappuccino, latte macchiato, iced coffee and hot water. Strength and quantity each have three settings.
Does the Philips 3300 have a steam wand?
No. Milk is frothed by the LatteGo system, which clips to the front of the machine. The manual mentions a classic milk frother on some types in the series, but Philips' EP3347/90 page lists LatteGo only.
Can the Philips 3300 use pre-ground coffee?
Yes. It has a pre-ground coffee compartment, which the manual suggests for decaffeinated coffee or a different coffee variety.
Is the LatteGo milk jug dishwasher safe?
Yes. Philips states LatteGo and the drip tray can go in the dishwasher, or you can rinse LatteGo under the tap.
Do you need to descale the Philips 3300?
Yes, when the Calc / Clean light comes on. The included AquaClean filter, replaced when the machine prompts, delays this; Philips claims up to 5,000 cups under its stated conditions.
Can you adjust the grinder on the Philips 3300?
Yes. Philips fits a 100% ceramic grinder with 12 grind settings. Finer settings suit espresso and stronger coffee; coarser ones suit a longer, milder cup, and the manual's troubleshooting points to the grind setting when coffee runs too fast or too slow.
