Philips
Philips L'OR Barista Sublime
Fair
Our score: 65 / 100
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What we like
- Real 19-bar pump performance at roughly half the price of Nespresso's own Original-line machines
- Works with genuine Nespresso Original capsules, L'OR-branded capsules, and most third-party compatibles
- Adjustable volume dial lets you dial in a custom pour rather than being locked to two fixed presets
- Compact enough for small counters, closer to the Essenza Mini's footprint than the bulkier Keurig machines
What we don't
- L'OR's own capsule lineup is thinner in US stores than Nespresso's, so you'll lean on third-party or genuine Nespresso pods anyway
- Brand recognition is low enough that resale value and long-term support feel like a real gamble compared to Keurig or Nespresso
- Plastic build telegraphs the lower price more obviously than either Nespresso machine in this review
- No auto-off timer on the base model, so you need to remember to switch it off manually
Specifications
| Pod system | L'OR / Nespresso Original-compatible capsules |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 19 bar pump |
| Water tank | 23 oz (0.7 L) |
| Milk frother | None built-in |
| Cup sizes | 2 — Espresso and Lungo |
| Warranty | 1 yr limited |
How it compares
Philips L'OR Barista Sublime vs. similar pod coffee makers.
| Specification | Philips L'OR Barista Sublime | Nespresso Vertuo Plus | Nespresso Essenza Mini | Keurig K-Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our score | 65 | 76Best | 68 | 68 |
| Pod system | L'OR / Nespresso Original-compatible capsules | Nespresso Vertuo (barcode-read capsules) | Nespresso Original (non-barcode capsules) | Keurig K-Cup (2.0) |
| Pressure | 19 bar pump | Centrifusion — spins the capsule up to roughly 7 bar | 19 bar pump | Not pressurized — pump-driven hot water through a pierced pod bar |
| Water tank | 23 oz (0.7 L) | 40 oz (1.2 L) | 20 oz (0.6 L) | 75 oz removable reservoirBest |
| Milk frother | None built-in | None built-in | None built-in — Aeroccino sold or bundled separately | None built-in |
| Cup sizes | 2 — Espresso and Lungo | 5 — 1.35 oz Espresso | 2 — 1.35 oz Espresso | 4 |
| Warranty | 1 yr limited | 2 yrBest | 2 yrBest | 1 yr limited |