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Easy To Clean
Customers are thrilled with the ease of cleaning the espresso machine, making it a convenient addition to their daily routine. The machine is also praised for its quick operation and excellent latte and cappuccino results. However, it's important to regularly service and clean the grinder to ensure longevity.
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Coffee Quality
Customers have a positive opinion about the coffee quality produced by the Breville Barista Max Espresso Machine. Many reviewers mentioned that the machine makes excellent coffee and the built-in grinder is spot on. Some customers also shared their experience of learning to make various types of coffee using this machine, finding it easy to use with many options. A few customers have compared the coffee quality to that of professional baristas or coffee shops. However, a small group of purchasers mentioned that they had initial issues with the product but were able to resolve them with the help of customer service.
Milk Steamer Performance
Customers have mixed opinions regarding the milk steamer performance of the Breville Barista Max Espresso Machine. While some are pleased with its quiet and powerful performance, others find it slow or difficult to use, particularly the dial on the milk frother which requires significant effort to turn on. Some users have reported issues with the machine spitting milk or not frothing it properly. Despite these concerns, many customers are overall satisfied with their purchase due to the machine's efficiency and reasonable price point.
Build Quality
Customers have mixed opinions regarding the build quality of the Breville Barista Max Espresso Machine. While some appreciate its solid construction and value for money, others express disappointment with the amount of plastic parts and durability concerns.
Highlights
Quality
So easy to use, it’s quick and makes great latte.
This was my first ever bean to cup machine and i liked how easy it was to use and made a great coffee.
Only the second time using it and the knob to switch between steam/brew was broken.
After grinding the coffee and going to make an espresso, the water starts squirting out of the sides and doesn’t make an espresso.
Price
I have visited a few times and had a coffee from it and i was very impressed considering it was the massive price differece.
Just what i wanted after spending more on a machine that over complicated with loads different settings sent back anyway and th... Read More
99 aren’t true, this product is always at this price and sometimes lower.
I think this machine will pay for itself in two or three months of use versus trips to the coffee shop.
Packaging/appearance
You need to remove it before you try and use it as it’s part of the packaging if you don’t it won’t work don’t forget to wipe t... Read More
Competitiveness
I paid £180 for the dualit and was looking for something with a similar build quality.
Aesthetically it looks great and the coffee it produces rivals anything you could buy out and about.
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- This product had a total of 1,167 reviews as of our last analysis date on Feb 24 2025.
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You have to let the steamer run for a few seconds before frothing
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I paid £180 for the dualit and was looking for something with a similar build quality
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I typically drink 6 8 coffees a day so my coffee machine has to be robust
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I think this machine will pay for itself in two or three months of use versus trips to the coffee shop
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I searched reviews for coffee machines
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Only the second time using it and the knob to switch between steambrew was broken
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Completely stuck and cannot be turned
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Update after some very persistent twisting it was unstucked
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