This is an excellent espresso machine purchase.

Coffee quality: If you buy it, forget the Nespresso, Delonghi, and other capsule machine taste. (When I bought it, I realized that Nespresso and generally capsules call 6g of coffee for 120ml of water a Lungo! When you buy it, you'll understand that all this time you were drinking water with a little coffee).

Aesthetics: A real gem. A jewel on the kitchen counter and it doesn't even take up much space. The angles are amazing, the finish is superb, the contrast between silver and black is stunning, the glass with the aluminum... everything is fantastic. Very important is that even the grinder does not protrude from the machine but is part of the body as it is integrated (on the left side). On the front, of course, is the LCD screen that steals the show.

Build quality: It's amazing! The buttons, the materials, the sturdiness of the machine will impress everyone. Very important is the fact that it has compartments (hidden and not) and all the accessories fit inside, so you don't have to look for them everywhere.

The coffee grinder: The grinder has 25 settings (1 is super fine and 25 is quite coarse, for filter coffee). When you start using it, it won't start grinding espresso at 8-10 (which is a normal grind). It will start from higher and with each coffee it will go lower. Don't be alarmed! It works very well and grinds the coffee correctly. You can of course set it to the number you want, but I wouldn't recommend it, as the result won't be as it should. As I measured, it grinds 9g for a single espresso, 20g for a double, and 38g for a quadruple (Luxe). The tamper it has is quite good and combined with the plastic tool Ninja provides, you'll press the coffee as much as needed and even more to make extraction harder. However, you will need a good distributor to spread the coffee evenly and get the best result.

Making coffee: The most important part is, of course, the extraction. And here the machine scores excellently, as the coffee (if ground, distributed, and tamped correctly) will come out wonderful with the right crema and structure and taste.

The milk frother: In automatic mode, it delivers a decent result for hot drinks and an excellent one for cold. The 601 model we're talking about has 4 options: the first for making hot drinks like chocolate, the second for Latte Cafe (makes a very gentle froth), the third for Cappuccino with foam that has the right volume and body, and finally, the fourth for cold drinks. However, you can also use it manually to achieve the top result for both hot and cold.

Negatives: The negatives are few compared to the advantages, but they exist and must be mentioned. 1) The most serious is that for every coffee prepared, about the same amount of water runs into the tray under the machine, so every 3-4 coffees you have to remove and empty it. You also have to keep an eye on the water tank, which empties very quickly. 2) During extraction, it splashes quite a bit both on the coffee maker and the counter. 3) It should have a manual option for how many grams of coffee each person wants, or at least a start/stop so everyone can measure with their own scale.

In the package you will find 3 books with instructions for the machine as well as coffee recipes. I also really liked the QR codes that are both on the machine and in the books, guiding you from how to plug it in to how to make a Latte Macchiato!

~tips:
1) Coffee bean suggestions: to get the best result, the raw material must also be of high quality. After several trials, I settled on Taresso coffee beans, which offer a great variety for all tastes!
2) Very important: If you have a good water filter on your tap, you will see a huge difference in the quality of your coffee. Chlorine, after all, alters the aromas of coffee, and if you are in an area with high chlorine, then the news is not good!
3) The coffee you buy should be ground no more than 20 days ago (as Ninja also mentions) to give you the best possible results.
4) Most important! After each coffee, remove the portafilter and let a little hot water run through so that the burnt coffee left behind does not transfer to the next coffee and spoil its taste.
5) Be sure to wash it once a day and clean the burnt coffee from the extraction, so that the quality of the coffee remains at top levels.
6) Big Tip: It has 9 preset functions, e.g., hot water has 3 levels. The default is level 2 from the factory, but you may want it hotter. There are other such functions, so it's good to read the manual and adjust them to your preference.
7) You will need a good coffee distributor to spread it evenly and get the best result.
8) To make milk froth yourself, you need to set it to the first option and press the Start button for 3 seconds.

Purchased at €440

I have been using it for exactly 1 week, so I will share first impressions and come back after some time.

It was purchased on offer for €400 from abroad and within 1 week it was at my house.

The build quality is very high. Very little plastic and more stainless steel parts. Everything is sturdy.

It may have many accessories and you might think it's overwhelming until you learn it, but the machine itself guides you and within a few minutes you understand how it works and how easy it is.

It's amazing that in such a compact size they managed to fit so many things. Literally, the only extra thing you need is a frappe mixer (for cold drinks) and a distributor (costs 2-3€).

Some will say it's expensive, but the price includes a tamper, a 24-level grinder, an integrated scale, a milk frother—items that cost over €200.

It heats up quickly, the grinder is precise and quiet. The Barista Assist suggests grind settings depending on the extraction quality and the type of coffee you have chosen, and at first it will change the grind suggestion until it finds the ideal one.

Anyway, from the very first coffee, the difference with a simpler automatic machine, even those that cost €300, is huge. The intensity of the coffee and the aftertaste it leaves remind you of a professional coffee machine.

The milk frother, especially for cold drinks, gives amazing milk foam, it makes it like cream. For hot drinks, it gives you 3 final foam options and the result is very good. The results of the milk frother are already very good in automatic mode (just press a button and it stirs on its own), but if you try to do it by hand with the nozzle in the cup, you get professional milk foam.

Cleaning it is very easy and quick. The coffee puck, that is, the coffee disk after extraction that remains in the portafilter, comes out with 2 taps and the portafilter is washed with a little water in a few seconds.

The base of the machine detaches very easily by pulling, that's where the water collects and you just empty it (there is a 'Pour' indicator showing where the water will go).

Also, you can intervene in the machine's system to control the temperature (it's at 2 out of 3 by default), the coffee-to-water ratio (it's at 2.5 to 1 by default), and various other things (9 settings in total).

Finally, it's very important to have fresh coffee, find the right grind and intensity that suits you, and you really won't buy coffee from outside again.

I make Freddo Espresso at night, put it in a thermos and in the fridge, and in the morning at work it's very easy to drink, which means the machine performs very well.

In summary, don't think about it, just get it. It's a game changer, you'll want to try different varieties and you'll enjoy your coffee every time, instead of drinking a mediocre result from an automatic machine just to save a few euros.

Update (20 days of use):

The machine is awesome! We've drunk 1.5 kilos of coffee and every time the coffee is the same, so there's consistency. I'm impressed with how close it is to the coffee I order from the shop where I bought the half kilo, incredibly close in taste.

The only negative is that it fills up with water quickly (after 5-6 coffees), but emptying it is easy and quick.

I've calculated that the machine will pay for itself after 4 kilos of coffee in total, so in about 2 months it will have already paid off.

Update (5 months of use):

Zero issues. The machine continues to deliver PERFECT coffee. With very fresh coffee (roasted 10 days ago) at Strength 3 and Grind 12, you get the perfect amount for a Double Espresso (i.e. Freddo) and at the right time.

-I have had the ES601EU machine since 24/5/25 and having consumed 3-4 kilos of coffee, I would like to share my experience with you.
-Due to increased global interest, it is one of the machines that has sold out most of the time! Purchased at €519.

- Initially, I had been waiting for it for years...
- First impression, it is very high quality with all its components inspiring confidence, including the extra water filter!

1. Grinder with built-in 2. scale! And silent! Excellent precision!
3. Milk frother with excellent results! And manual adjustment.
4. Filter coffee machine.
5. Kettle for water and tea.
6. The nozzle that makes excellent Greek coffee! Without needing a briki or electric stove.

-Built-in 6 devices in one!
-And all this without taking up much space on your counter!
-It is a multi-machine that does everything and does it excellently!

- Quite hesitant about the coffee quality, which is what we seek in most machines. I was almost sure it would make mediocre coffee...
I dug deep into my pocket and took the risk.

- Drinking the first sip I felt the dopamine explosion straight to my brain SHOCK!

- If you have ever gone to a good café and had an excellent coffee or at a friend’s house with good equipment, you will get the same or even better result from this machine, nothing less and no compromises!
Now I understand why it took so long...

-ESPRESSO- QUAD -LUXE. To be able to instantly enjoy a quadruple coffee!
I had my reservations until I tried it and it's equal to or even better than the double!
You turn the portafilter all the way to the right so it makes an angle and fits two cups, apart from the single and double which are centered. If you find it difficult, it's good to put a little water on the portafilter ring so it turns more smoothly.

- Thanks to Barista Assist and its valuable help!

-FILTER COFFEE excellent. If you want, you can also fit a paper filter.

-AMERICANO

-COLD-PRESSED my favorite preparation without sour or bitter taste, the absolute balance.

- COLD BREW perfect for more relaxed evenings

-Some details
-The coffee it makes will seem strong compared to Takeaway.

- Before grinding the coffee, it has three strength settings that will give you more or less grams, and then the same button adjusts the ratio.

- When changing coffee, reset the grinder through the menu. _h04

- Notification for when you need to add water!

- Notification to add coffee beans if needed without losing the setting!

- Espresso extraction is done at 9 bar pressure.

-PID or temperature control is done - Through the menu _h06 it has three levels. 90-96°C
In general, it is excellent in temperatures where most machines struggle in this area!
And here you should pay the most attention depending on the roasting you use, otherwise the coffee will come out bitter or sour.
Most, even though they say they are medium, are medium dark roast.

-light roast -hi
-medium roast- mid
-medium dark -low-hi
dark roast - low

-Tips
-When choosing coffee, make sure it is as fresh as possible, max two months! Otherwise, it is considered stale!

-First make the cold drinks simultaneously with the milk froth and then the hot ones so you don’t need to do purging.

*What follows you can try at your own risk*

-When we make double coffee or quad espresso, then switch it to over ice and depending on the strength, it makes you a decent coffee with 10-15% caffeine for more evening hours.. add a little milk and you get two super drinks! This also works with cold-pressed by turning to cold brew.

-Final conclusions.

*Should I buy it? From me, it's a huge Yes! Consistent quality. The machine is a toy-gadget.

*Do I have a machine and grinder to upgrade? Of course not, no scales, measurements, less space on the counter, etc. with one press you instantly make coffee luxe quad.+ all the drinks that no other makes.

*Should I buy a super-automatic? No, because it doesn't reach the quality level of this one, you'll have an average coffee 70%.

Which one should I get 501, 601, 701eu.
-501 does not make iced drinks.
-601 value for money!
-701 small upgrades same quality not worth the extra money.

-If you made it this far, don't think about it! Get the machine immediately so you can enjoy it more.

-No exaggeration, the machine crushed the competition and it doesn't just make espresso!

-Thank you very much SharkNinja for the satisfaction you offer me. Goal achieved!

-Thank you for your time, enjoy your coffees!

Below are the links with the machine's instructions.

https://manuals.plus/el/ninja/luxe-cafe-espresso-machine-manual

https://manuals.plus/el/ninja/es601eu-luxe-cafe-manual