Highlights
Quality
Works great love the quality of espresso
My husband is constantly amazed by the quality of shots hes producing even on his off day
While we started out loving the quality of this machine and the taste of the coffee dispensed 7 months later we encountered a p... Read More
She loves how well it does as far as making shots of espresso but is very unsatisfied with the steamer attachment it takes almo... Read More
Price
The price was the selling point for me but having used it i feel like i really did get one of the very best overall machines out there
Heats up quick and brews hoti would say the price tag makes it worthy
Unfortunately the price went up too much so i thought i would give this one a try
First rate coffee maker at this price anything similar costs a lot more
Packaging/appearance
The basket in the portafilter has a tendency to come loose once in a while when knocking the grounds out but thats no big deal
My only real complaint is the machine is so light even full of water that its hard to lock in the portafilter without really ho... Read More
You can see where the detent actually scraped inside the portafilter and now gets stuck every time and i need to use a wrench to release it
The added heat frother was poorly placed and caused burns if not careful
Competitiveness
Just get a bottomless portafilter and a nonpressurized basket along with your burr grinder and this can pull a nearperfect shot
Though my daily coffee is generally brewed as a pourover i often enjoy a good americano or latte
The other two models i had only lasted a year
Here are some thoughts to consider portafilter and basket the unit has a selfpressurized system
Overview
- How are reviewers describing this item?
good, easy, every, best and perfect. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
- Reviewers often describe this product as a great gift idea
- A high percentage of reviewers are Best Buy Elite Members meaning they spend over $1500 on electronics per year
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- Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 266 reviews as of our last analysis date on Dec 26 2023.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Bestbuy
While we started out loving the quality of this machine and the taste of the coffee dispensed 7 months later we encountered a problem with the design of the small single filter basket
Posted by a reviewer on Bestbuy
When using the small filter the filter started rotating in the portafilter when we placed it in position to brew
Posted by a reviewer on Bestbuy
You can see where the detent actually scraped inside the portafilter and now gets stuck every time and i need to use a wrench to release it
Posted by a reviewer on Bestbuy
The detents in the larger filter are lower and do not come near the portafilter spring slot
Posted by a reviewer on Bestbuy
I have tried to call multiple times but get no answer
Posted by a reviewer on Bestbuy
Ive held on as much as 20 minutes so im hoping that i will have better results from the website
Posted by a reviewer on Bestbuy
Instructions weren’t helpful and videos online weren’t either
Posted by a reviewer on Bestbuy
I did have to use my extended warranty after about a year