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Café Aromis Series 8000 Philips Fully Automatic Coffee Machine

Tested at home by 27 consumers, 15 Jul 2026 to 7 Sep 2026

United Kingdom · Results as of September 2026

TEST PANELSEP 2026
Test panel score4.7 out of 527 tester reviews

Verdict

27 UK testers rated the Philips Café Aromis Series 8000 4.7 out of 5. They praise the easy setup, the intuitive touchscreen and the choice of more than 50 hot and cold drinks. The most common criticism: the machine is not as quiet as the name Silent Brew suggests.

Café Aromis Series 8000 Philips Fully Automatic Coffee Machine

Summary of test results

Testers describe the Café Aromis Series 8000 as a premium-looking machine that is ready to use within about 20 minutes. The colour touchscreen guides first-time users through setup and makes it easy to adjust strength, temperature and milk per drink. Households value the personal profiles and the app, which can switch the machine on at a set time and brew remotely. Coffee quality is rated highly for a fully automatic machine, with rich, full-bodied espresso and smooth milk foam. Separate carafes for hot and cold milk make iced coffees easy, although some testers found iced drinks or milk not as cold or hot as expected. Cleaning is consistently described as quick, with dishwasher-safe parts.

Sentiment analysis

Overall sentiment is very positive. Praise centres on ease of use, the choice of drinks and cleaning. Criticism is limited to noise, the fixed milk outlet and, for three testers, espresso that falls short of a manual machine.

Per topic: how many of the 27 reviews mention it positively or critically.

  • Ease of use and setup

    Positive 26Critical 0
  • Coffee taste

    Positive 19Critical 3
  • Drink choice and customisation

    Positive 21Critical 0
  • Milk and iced drinks

    Positive 13Critical 5
  • Design and finish

    Positive 16Critical 1
  • Noise

    Positive 9Critical 5
  • Cleaning

    Positive 12Critical 0
  • App and profiles

    Positive 9Critical 0
  • Size and capacity

    Positive 3Critical 4

About this test panel

How this test worked

  1. Opinigo selected 31 consumers who applied for this test.
  2. Each tester used the product at home, in their daily routine.
  3. Every tester wrote a review on Opinigo. All 27 written reviews are on this page.
  4. The score is the average star rating of those reviews. The summary and topics are based on the review texts; every count can be traced back to a sentence in a review.

Opinigo is an independent consumer test panel. The manufacturer supplied the product for this test.

The testers

Who wrote the 27 reviews on this page.

Gender

  • Female52% (14)
  • Male48% (13)

Age

  • 18⁠–⁠25 years0
  • 26⁠–⁠35 years16
  • 36⁠–⁠45 years8
  • 46⁠–⁠55 years1
  • 56⁠–⁠65 years1
  • 65+ years1

Household

  • Single2
  • Couple6
  • Family with children19

Score per tester group

Groups with at least 5 reviews.

26⁠–⁠35 years16 reviews4.8
36⁠–⁠45 years8 reviews4.5
Couple6 reviews5.0
Family with children19 reviews4.7

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Easy setup and an intuitive touchscreenMentioned by 26 testers
  • More than 50 hot and cold drinks, all customisableMentioned by 21 testers
  • Rich, full-bodied coffee for a fully automaticMentioned by 19 testers
  • Sleek, premium designMentioned by 16 testers
  • Quick to clean, dishwasher-safe partsMentioned by 12 testers

Cons

  • Quieter than older machines, but not silentMentioned by 5 testers
  • Fixed milk outlet and milk temperatureMentioned by 5 testers
  • Large footprint, small water tank for black coffeeMentioned by 4 testers
  • Espresso falls short of a manual machineMentioned by 3 testers

All 27 tester reviews

All reviews come from verified testers who used the product at home.

  • Worth every penny!

    Ryan

    Couple · 26⁠–⁠35 years · Full-time job

    I’ve been using the Philips Café Aromis Series 8000 for a little while now and I’m really really happy with it. It was easy enough to set up and didn’t take long and it walks you though everything so you can get used to the different settings. The coffee tastes great and I like being able to adjust the strength depending on what I fancy. The milk drinks come out really nice too, especially cappuccinos. It’s also quicker than I expected, which is handy in the morning. Cleaning it is fairly straightforward and it doesn’t feel like a hassle to maintain. Overall, a really good machine for everyday use.

  • Quiet, customisable and pulls a lovely shot

    Furqan

    Single · 26⁠–⁠35 years · Part-time job

    I've been testing this for a while and it's been genuinely easy to live with. Setup was quick and the touchscreen display is a nice size — clear, responsive and intuitive, so selecting and customising drinks is simple. You can adjust plenty per drink: milk volume, espresso quantity, strength and temperature, which makes it easy to dial in exactly how you like it. There's a huge selection of drinks to explore — my go-to is a cappuccino, but I've worked through others like the red eye and black eye too, and the milk frothing is genuinely good. The Silent Brew tech lives up to its name; it's very quiet, which makes it ideal for early morning coffees without waking the house. And the BrewExtract system pulls a really good shot for a fully automatic — several people have commented on how nice the coffee is. Design-wise the finish looks smart and the LED lights while dispensing are a nice touch.

  • Amazing coffee machine

    Sara

    Family with children · 26⁠–⁠35 years · Part-time job

    I have been testing this machine for over a week now and I am absolutely in love with it. It is an amazing machine that works so well for both hot and cold drinks. I love drinking ice coffee and also enjoy a hot coffee every day. This machine has been so good. It is easy to set up in a few minutes. It works well and has a lot of variety of hot and cold drinks. You can adjust the coffee strength, the temperature and the quantity. It also comes with a separate milk jug for hot and cold drinks and has many extra additional features. Hot coffee is nice and hot and ice coffee is cold pressed. This is a very good investment if you enjoy a variety of hot and cold drinks.

  • A good all round bean to cup coffee machine

    Sean

    Single · 26⁠–⁠35 years · Full-time job

    I’ve had the Philips Café Aromis for about two weeks now and have had a good chance to try out most of the drinks and features. The biggest thing I like is the variety of drinks. There’s loads to choose from, including hot and cold drinks, so you’re unlikely to get bored with it. You can also customise pretty much everything, including the strength, size and different profiles, which is really useful if more than one person is using the machine. The touchscreen is really easy to use and makes choosing a drink and changing the settings quick and simple. I also find it fairly quiet compared with other bean-to-cup machines I’ve used. The only real downsides for me are that the water tank is a bit small, especially if you mainly drink black coffees like Americanos, as it needs filling quite regularly. I also think the espresso could be better. I’ve used De’Longhi machines and personally think they produce a better espresso. Overall, though, I’m really happy with the machine. It has a huge amount of choice and customisation, and I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a versatile bean-to-cup machine for home.

  • The Philips Café Aromis 8000 Series

    Philip

    Family with children · 65+ years · Full-time job

    The Philips Café Aromis 8000 Series is a fully automatic bean-to-coffee machine that combines ease of use with a wide range of customisation to ensure you get the perfect coffee to your taste every time. I've been using this machine for the last couple of weeks and have quickly become accustomed to making a delicious coffee at the touch of a button. With the ability to change aroma strengths, grinder settings and temperature settings, I've been able to fine tune my coffees, whether it's latte or cold brew, to make the most of my coffee beans. I have a busy schedule and find myself quickly setting a drink from one of the many presets in order to grab and go - if you're like me and want the premium taste of a delicious coffee but don't have the time to do a full roast then this machine will surely satisfy you. Not only is the 8000 series is incredibly versatile with it's choice of coffees, but it's also incredibly easy to maintain. The large water tank (54 Oz) and bean hopper (9.7 Oz) means I'm not constantly refilling the machine, and the machine can make up to 5,000 cups before requiring descaling. If, like me, you find yourself having an early morning coffee whilst the house still sleeps then feel reassured that this machine is quiet and discreet, although the kitchen does fill with a lovely coffee aroma! In summary, this machine is perfect if you're looking for a premium product that looks the part and can save you time and energy without compromising the taste of your favourite coffee.

Questions answered by the testers

Is the Philips Café Aromis Series 8000 quiet?

Partly. 9 testers call it quiet enough for early mornings; 5 say Silent Brew is quieter than older machines but still clearly audible while grinding and frothing.

Is it easy to set up for a first bean-to-cup machine?

Yes. Testers needed about 20 minutes from unboxing to the first coffee. The touchscreen walks you through every step, and first-time owners found it easy.

Can it make iced coffee?

Yes, with a separate carafe for cold milk. Most testers liked the iced drinks; one found them more lukewarm than icy.

Does a tall glass fit under the spout?

The coffee spout slides up and down, but the milk outlet is fixed, so tall or slim glasses do not always work for milk drinks.

Product description

Enjoy café-quality coffee at home with Philips Café Aromis. Create 50+ drinks, from espresso to cold brew, made with more beans* for that café-like taste. Produce velvety hot or cold froth with LatteGo Pro and clean it in 10 seconds rinsing under running water.