Sunbeam Espresso 5600 Vs. 5800

When purchasing a home espresso machine it is important to keep in mind the features that you are looking for. The Sunbeam line of espresso makers come with 15 BARs of pressure as well as an option between an LCD display or function buttons.

Basic Features

Both the Sunbeam Café Latte EM5600 and EM5800 are 15 BAR, steam nozzle, 1,100-watts espresso machines. They are self-priming, include a water-level indicator, and have cup warmers for convenience.They were both released in Australia and New Zealand in 2005.

Size

These espresso machines can make eight cups of coffee at a time. They include a 2.1 liter removable water reservoir as well.

Control Panel

The EM5600 has an LCD control panel which shows the time, the mode the machine is operating in, and the temperature of the water or coffee. The controls for the EM5800 are more basic, utilizing function buttons instead of the LCD screen.

Where to Buy and Pricing

Originally for sale at stores such as Homelectrix, Kmart, Retravision, and Electrical Discounters, the EM5600 and EM5800 are no longer produced by Sunbeam and can mostly be found (as of 2010) as used. When new, the EM5600 retailed for around $319 (or $329 AUD) while the EM5800 could be found for around $389 (or $399 AUD).

Accessories

The EM5600 package included the espresso maker as well as two espresso cups and matching saucers, a stainless steel milk jug, and a coffee spoon. The EM5800 package also came with the milk jug and coffee spoon, as well as two cappuccino cups and saucers.

References

• Sunbeam EM5600
• Sunbeam EM5800