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WMF Lono vs Philips 5000
Prices in euros from Amazon.de, as of 11 June 2026. Prices and availability may differ on Amazon.co.uk.
By Seydhan Cakmak · Editor-in-chief · Last checked: · AI-translated from the German original
Both are compact sandwich makers, but with different approaches: the WMF Lono is a specialised sandwich toaster with height-adjustable plates and a stainless steel housing, the Philips 5000 series a 3-in-1 appliance with removable interchangeable plates. We compare versatility, power, build quality, cleaning and price.
Editorial rating based on manufacturer specs and Amazon catalogue data. We do not trial products ourselves. How we rate
Who wins in which category?
| Category | Winner | Reasoning |
|---|---|---|
| Versatility | Philips 5000 | 3 plate sets for sandwich, panini and waffle vs. sandwich function only on the Lono |
| Thick sandwiches | WMF Lono | 2-stage height adjustment does not squash thickly filled toasts flat; Philips has a fixed plate height |
| Cleaning | Philips 5000 | removable plates can be taken out completely; on the Lono the plates are fixed |
| Power | Philips 5000 | 750 W stated; WMF names no wattage in the product data |
| Build quality | WMF Lono | Cromargan stainless steel housing against the standard plastic construction of the Philips series |
| Price | Philips 5000 | from €36 vs. from €51 |
Which one is right for you?
If you press thickly filled sandwiches and want a durable stainless steel device → WMF Lono. If you want to make paninis and waffles as well for less money and clean the plates conveniently in the sink → Philips 5000. Both deliver non-stick coated plates and vertical storage; the difference lies in specialisation against versatility.
WMF Lono or Philips 5000? Short answer.
Which is better: WMF Lono or Philips 5000?
It depends on your priority. Versatility: Philips 5000 (3 plate sets for sandwich, panini and waffle vs. sandwich function only on the Lono); thick sandwiches: WMF Lono (2-stage height adjustment does not squash thickly filled toasts flat; Philips has a fixed plate height); cleaning: Philips 5000 (removable plates can be taken out completely; on the Lono the plates are fixed). The verdict of this comparison explains which model suits which type of user.
How do the WMF Lono and the Philips HD2350/80 differ?
The WMF Lono and the Philips HD2350/80 differ mainly in these points: versatility (advantage Philips 5000), thick sandwiches (advantage WMF Lono), cleaning (advantage Philips 5000), power (advantage Philips 5000), build quality (advantage WMF Lono), price (advantage Philips 5000).
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