Philips Carina 1200 Superautomatic Espresso Machine: Price, Specs and Position
Philips Saeco lists this superauto machine at $550 — below
the $2,145 dataset median, and -69% versus the superauto median.
Verdict
At $550 it sits in the bottom quartile of the superauto category. It publishes 2 of the four
fields we track.
Specifications
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Type | superauto | retailer product type |
| Price | $550 | retailer feed |
| Boiler type | thermoblock | spec section |
| Wattage | 1350.0 W | spec section |
| Portafilter | not published | — |
| Boiler volume | not published | — |
Where it sits in its category
The superauto group runs from $499 to $9,999 with a median of $1,799. This machine is
-69% from that median, in the bottom quartile.
Similar machines by price
| Model | Brand | Price | vs this |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaggia Brera.LP | Gaggia | $549 | -0% |
| Breville Super Q™ Blender | Breville | $518 | -6% |
| Gaggia Cadorna Style Automatic Espresso Machin | Gaggia | $499 | -9% |
| DeLonghi Magnifica Evo ECAM29043SB Superautoma | DeLonghi | $750 | +36% |
| Terra Kaffe Demi Superautomatic Espresso Machi | Terra Kaffe | $795 | +45% |
Same-brand alternatives
| Model | Price | vs this |
|---|---|---|
| Philips Baristina Latte Espresso Machine | $500 | -9% |
| Philips 3300 Superautomatic Espresso Machine | $730 | +33% |
| Philips 3300 LatteGo Superautomatic Espresso M | $900 | +64% |
Spec disclosure in this category
Across 43 superauto machines the average listing publishes 0.7 of four tracked fields; this one
publishes 2.
What to check before buying
- Boiler type from the manufacturer. Retailer summaries mislabel heat exchangers as dual boilers.
- Pump and gasket part numbers. If the dealer cannot supply them, the machine is disposable.
- Portafilter size. Outside 58 mm the accessory market thins out quickly.
FAQ
Is the Philips Carina 1200 Superautomatic Espre good value?
Against the superauto median of $1,799 it is -69%. Value depends more on boiler class
and parts support than on the sticker.
Which specs are missing?
Missing: Portafilter, Boiler volume. They are left blank rather than estimated.
What should I compare it against?
Other superauto machines within ±15% of the price — the table above is that set.