Head-to-Head: Crouzet MTP8/70 vs Siemens SIMATIC KTP700
When you're wiring a control cabinet, the HMI is the face of your machine. It is the screen operators touch, the window into the PLC, and the part that has to survive the floor. Choosing between a Crouzet MTP8/70 and a Siemens SIMATIC KTP700 comes down to two things: which controller family you are standardizing on and how much you want to spend. These two touch panels sit at very different price points, so the decision has real budget consequences.
Quick verdict
If your control system is built around a Crouzet Millenium 3 controller, the MTP8/70 is the direct match. If you're working with a Siemens S7-300 setup, the KTP700 offers a much lower entry price. For most buyers without a locked-in platform, the Siemens KTP700 is the lower-cost starting point.
Price and platform comparison
| Product | Listed Price | Price Bar | Platform Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crouzet MTP8/70 HMI User Kit | USD 1,971.92 | Millenium 3 touch panel user kit | |
| Siemens SIMATIC HMI KTP700 | USD 614.00 | S7-300 controller platform |
On the bar chart, the Crouzet listing sits at the top of this price range while the Siemens sits near the bottom. That wide spread means the KTP700 leaves more room for other automation parts if you are building an S7-300 system. The Crouzet price is tied to its role as a Millenium 3 user kit.
Where each product wins
The Crouzet MTP8/70 wins when you already use Millenium 3 controllers. It is described as a user kit covering part numbers 88970496 and 88970495, and it comes as a single unit from Taiwan in new open box condition. That makes it a complete way to add touch control to a Millenium 3-based machine.
The Siemens KTP700 wins on price and for S7-300 projects. It costs significantly less than the Crouzet, leaving more room in your automation budget. If you are standardizing on Siemens hardware, the lower price makes the KTP700 the easier choice to justify.
Product notes
Crouzet MTP8/70 HMI User Kit
The MTP8/70 is the panel to pick when your machine logic already lives in the Crouzet Millenium 3 world. The listing bundles part numbers 88970496 and 88970495 into a single user kit, and the condition is described as new open box. That makes it a straightforward way to add touch control to a Millenium 3-based system without hunting for separate accessories. The catch is the price: at USD 1,971.92 it is the more expensive option by a large margin, so it only makes sense if platform alignment matters more than upfront cost. It also ships as one unit, so you know exactly what you're getting.
Siemens SIMATIC HMI KTP700
For a Siemens-centric cabinet, the KTP700 is the more natural and much more affordable touch screen. This model, 6AV2123-2GB03-0AX0, is listed at USD 614.00 and is built around the S7-300 controller platform, which makes it a sensible match for S7-300-based machines. The practical downside is that the panel is tied to that S7-300 orientation; if your controller family is different, the Crouzet might be a better fit despite its higher price. If you are standardizing on Siemens, however, the KTP700 keeps your project cost down while giving you a SIMATIC HMI touch screen.
Final choice by use case
Choose the Crouzet MTP8/70 when your control logic is already built around Millenium 3 and you want a complete user kit with the matching touch panel. Choose the Siemens SIMATIC KTP700 when you are working with an S7-300 platform or you want to keep the HMI spend near the lower listed price. If you have no existing platform commitment, the Siemens panel gives you a lower-cost way to start.
