Pros & Cons
Pros
On screen instructions are great for set up and brewing. It’s also aesthetically pleasing. My one caveat is the touch can be messy (coffee grounds) in your kitchen, if that is a concern look at the breville oracle.
Cons
The auto froth temperature sensor is not optimal. It goes up to 170f after around 5 seconds and starts dropping to 160f before extraction is complete.
Highlights
Quality
Other people mentioned problems with the grinder so it seems to be a common issue.
**one thing to be aware of-- be careful if going with the one tier down (non-touch screen) because i don't believe it dispenses... Read More
Shipping
I was hesitant to go to a more manual unit but honestly, it actually seems faster because of the incredibly fast hot water.
Packaging/appearance
I have noted it is important to run a blind shot (no coffee in the portafilter basket) before doing the real thing.
Competitiveness
That said, it does come with double walled portafilter baskets (one cup and two cup) so you can avoid a lot of the hassle of do... Read More
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The hot water prime really is 3 seconds
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
My inlaws have that version and if i am correct they have to stand there while the hot water comes out and then they have to manually start into the brew cycle that would have been a deal breaker for me as i start the coffee in the morning and come back 2 minutes later to a fully brewed cup
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
You can make this machine as complicated or as simple as you want
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The milk texturing is another option that can be as simple or as manual as you choose including temperature control important not to scald the milk
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I have noted it is important to run a blind shot no coffee in the portafilter basket before doing the real thing
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Worked like a charm for the first month but then started to make strange sounds
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
They have a pretty onerous process for filing issues they wanted a video uploaded receipt etc
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Other people mentioned problems with the grinder so it seems to be a common issue