Overview

• Amazon’s two-day UK sale runs October 7–8 with the Philips 5400 bean‑to‑cup machine cut to £399.99 from £619.99, undercutting Currys (£499.99) and Argos (£500).
• De’Longhi’s Magnifica S drops to £249.99 from £349 on Amazon UK, with features including a 13‑setting grinder, twin‑cup brewing, a milk frother and an automatic clean function.
• Buyers say switching to bean‑to‑cup machines reduces café purchases and can pay off over time, citing lower per‑cup costs from whole beans.
• Some users report issues such as milk drinks not hot enough and units failing shortly after purchase, with returns and refunds noted in individual reviews.
• In Australia, Prime Big Deal Days runs October 7–13 with De’Longhi’s Eletta Explore cut to AU$1,099 from AU$1,999 and Philips’ 4400 Series listed at AU$699, according to 7NEWS coverage; both UK articles carry affiliate link disclosures.