In short:
I drink freddo espresso and espresso.
I am absolutely satisfied with it.
I have saved a lot of money from not buying ready-made coffees every day.
For espresso and freddo espresso, buy it with your eyes closed.
It makes very good coffee, you won’t notice the difference from the ones you buy outside.
Just see which variety you like and adjust the settings a bit (e.g. grind size, short coffee, lungo, etc.)
Don’t worry too much about the cost. You get what you pay for and you’ll make your money back relatively soon.
Now, for cappuccino, I would say it could be better. Nevertheless, it makes a decent cappuccino.
My opinion is that if someone focuses more on cappuccino, or also on cappuccino, they should go for another model, a little more expensive.
Using the coffee machine is easy. At first, it takes a little time to learn (nothing too difficult…). After that, everything goes on autopilot.
P.S.: Don’t fall into the “trap” I see in various comments regarding the number of functions, etc. Guys, it’s just fine, it’s just that some of us are a bit more demanding in this area. It’s a home coffee machine so we can drink quality coffee we like, economically!

At first, I couldn't make good coffee and the machine disappointed me. Eventually, I found the right settings and the appropriate coffee and the result is decent. I have been using the machine for about 5 months, coming from a Delonghi Dedica.

As you know, coffee is a matter of habit and by changing coffee makers, inevitably the taste of your coffee will also change. For those who drink only espresso, the adjustment may be milder. The machine makes excellent espresso.

Regarding cappuccino, with the factory settings, the first time I made it, it looked like dishwater. I couldn't understand why. The milk froth looked excellent but the cappuccino was bad. So I started experimenting with the quantity and brand of milk.

Since I couldn't figure it out, I tried making cappuccino using my milk frother and not the machine's latte function. Bingo! My coffee came out right. Eventually, I realized that the froth produced by the milk frother has air bubbles and is less thick than the machine's latte (which is produced with steam), so it mixes faster with the coffee. That's why the cappuccino from the machine is somewhat different (more bitter). Of course, the manufacturer knows this and that's why when you make cappuccino, first the milk froth is prepared and then the coffee is poured over it (so the coffee mixes with the milk).
So, if you don't mind cleaning the milk frother, buy an espresso machine without the latte function, which is also cheaper. If you prefer convenience like me, this particular machine works perfectly.

The coffees I have used are Hausbrandt Gourmet, Lavazza Tierra, and Hausbrandt Gourmet Columbus. All of them turned out well. The grinder of the machine is set to 3.5.

What I don't like and for this reason I remove one star:

The milk container does not have a handle so it is a bit difficult to remove it from the machine - though this does not really cause a problem in practice.

The settings for cappuccino are limited. This is a major flaw in the machine's software. Only the amount for the milk froth and the coffee extraction time can be adjusted. There is no option to adjust the coffee strength (e.g. mild, strong, etc.) or its quantity in grams (single, double, doppio+, etc.).
I solved this by adjusting the amount of latte in the milk menu so it produces the amount of froth I want for my cappuccino.
So, to make the double cappuccino I like, I first go to the milk menu and make the froth and then select the coffee in the desired quantity and strength, in this case the doppio+. Don't think it's a tedious process, but this way the original idea of the machine's convenience is lost, that is, being able to make cappuccino with the press of a button.

UPDATE: Up to today, 14/06/2023, the machine has made 4209 coffees and works perfectly.

2nd UPDATE: Up to today, 15/01/2025, the machine has made 9040 coffees. It broke down about a month ago. The machine occasionally fails to start (see the photo). To get it working, I have to turn it off from the main switch and restart it. Sometimes I need to repeat the process 2-3 times until it starts.
I will inform you about the repair cost.

3rd UPDATE: Up to today, 02/06/2025, the machine has made 10206 coffees. The machine went for service last week due to the problem I mentioned earlier. I have had it in my hands for 2 days and it works properly. The technician found it in good condition and told me that the error message comes from the machine's software. He reset it according to Delonghi's instructions (it is different from what the user can do because I had also reset it myself). He also mentioned that this fault is known to the company and that it may happen again. Repair cost 25 euros.

I bought the machine in August 2021. It has been in daily use for 4 years and essentially nothing has happened to it. Also, as a result of this minor issue, they lubricated it, something I was unaware of, and I hope with the lubrication the machine will last a bit longer.

Important: If this happens to anyone, go only to an authorized Delonghi service so that the technician is informed about the issue by the company.

4th UPDATE: Until today, 21/10/2025, the machine has made 11,265 coffees. After the software reset, the coffee maker works perfectly.

Dear coffee lovers. It really is worth it!!! I start with the usefulness, the ease in everything, SPEED, cleanliness, dimensions!!,... it gets a perfect 11 out of 10. _ YOU CAN ADJUST EVERYTHING!! Now the coffee is truly enjoyable. It needs to be properly ground. That is, it should run for about 25 seconds and be like honey. You will easily find the setting that suits you. After the adjustment, it takes about 2 coffees to achieve your desired result. The finer the grind, the more bitter the coffee will taste and it will not run, it will drip. I have Illy and the grind setting is at 2. I never expected that such a small and cheap machine (the good ones, you know, cost around 10,000+) could bring out the aromas and the crema of espresso. !!! The foam in the cappuccino? Fantastic. And with Nounou Barista and Delta Easy, even with Marata from Sklavenitis, the green one with a little fat (and I couldn't believe it). I use water with a total hardness of 96, it works well. It works wonderfully with Illy, Jacobs, Lavazza, Hausbrandt, 100/100 Arabica, OF COURSE. In general, we have become accustomed to the wonderful result and we never drink coffee outside, from rare to never. We buy juices for safety. If you like coffee, don't think about it at all. You will definitely recover your money and quickly.

Don't think about it too much.. just get it! I was obsessed until I ended up buying it.. I read countless things, reviews, forums, etc.. I bought it because I was tired of drinking bad coffees and paying 1.5€+ every day..
In conclusion, after 8 months of having it and making 967 coffees (including the girlfriend), as it says in the statistics it keeps, I can say that it is the best purchase I have made! I have tried different coffees although it doesn't really matter as it grinds it itself.. at first, you need to find the right setting for the grinder and everything else happens on its own. It also has settings for water quantity, water temperature, and maybe something else that I might be missing.
It also has a way to make coffee from pre-ground coffee, but once you try to make coffee with whole beans, you will realize that it's probably unnecessary.

How it works: you press the button to turn it on.
It does an extraction to clean anything that might be stuck from the previous brew. You wait for a maximum of 1 minute and it's ready.
You place your cup, press the button for the coffee you want (if you want coffee with frothed milk, you need to place the appropriate container, just attach it) and in a few seconds, the coffee is ready.. you press the button to turn it off, it does a small flush for cleaning and it's fine!
The magical thing is that now you don't dirty anything.. I drink coffee before going to work, it's amazing, tasty, and I don't even need to talk about foam, etc.. depending on the freshness of the coffee, how long you have it in the machine, etc, everything plays a role but the point is that the coffee is as it should be..
It has a small screen that serves as your guide. Does it need a water filter change? It tells you.. Does it need descaling? It tells you again.. Does the cup collecting tray need to be emptied? It tells you! Oops, my friend, you made coffee with frothed milk, turn the switch to clean it and the container with the milk..
I change the filters approximately every 3 months in Chania with tap water. I did descaling for the first time the day before yesterday.. filter cost is 5€, descaling liquid cost is 2€. These are the maintenance costs.. it has a two-year warranty and from what I see, with its construction, it will easily last for 5 years.. of course, it has already paid for itself!

The advantages of the machine are that the grinder has 13 adjustment levels so you can adjust it according to the coffee you buy.. you don't make a mess, you don't have to wait for it to heat up for hours.
The negatives are that the silver plate in front gets scratched easily.. and when the grinder is working, it makes a little noise but within reasonable limits.. it's not like someone will wake up from its use. I have no complaints about the machine's functionality.

Just to clarify, I'm not comparing it to any Gaggia machine that requires modifications with thermostats, etc.. I went through that stage too.. I wanted convenience. My comfort and relaxation.. I can't want to have coffee in the morning and have to wait for a 12-minute preheating, grind the coffee, if it's ground well, drink it, and then clean half of the kitchen afterwards..

WARNING!!! If you get it, you will have a hard time drinking coffee outside.. I now drink wonderful natural juices.
I hope I helped!