I am at 5 years of use. For me, it turned out to be a workhorse. I should mention that I have worked for several years as a barista on very expensive professional machines. At first, I used it stock with pre-ground coffee for something quick. Later, I removed the mechanism from the portafilter so it would work as non-pressurized and bought a manual grinder (Comandante C40). Always a double shot from 17-19g depending on the coffee. Usage: 2-3 coffees a day. Descaling every 2-3 months with DeLonghi's liquid. 10 minutes on and 100ml to run before pulling a shot. I threw away the plastic panarello from the steam wand for more control. The coffee I drink after these modifications is at a very good level. I would recommend it, but not at the price it is now as I write this review (190+). For that money, I would look at the Dedica (even though its portafilter is 51mm instead of 53mm and holds 2-3g less)

This is the second machine I am getting. I am very satisfied with it. I work with the double dosage and I always make two coffees that are like professional ones. During the day, I make almost 6-8 coffees. My first machine works normally and I took it home for Sundays.
(I buy the coffee from Koko and grind it myself)

Nice little machine of relatively good construction, and here the positives end.
Relatively small tank with the well-known problem that if it runs out, you have to open the steam to get it to produce water again for coffee, and the most important thing is, it HEATS A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF WATER THAT IS NOT EVEN ENOUGH FOR A SHORT ESPRESSO.
If you want to make 2 cappuccinos, you will need to wait 2 to 3 times for the machine to reheat; otherwise, you will have to extract at a lower temperature to avoid waiting.
I delayed putting up a review because as soon as it arrived, I left with the old one for vacation and just returned now.

Terrible construction, not good plastic at all, very difficult to handle the group. The coffee is very mediocre. The previous one I had was from the brand mics, much cheaper and with better performance. I should have spent a little extra money to get another one.

After 2+ years of use, I will simply comment that it is a completely below-average choice that doesn't even make good coffee. The use of ESE pods is useless. In other words, it's a waste of money.

Very good! I drink a lot of coffee every day. It's just what I need for the difficult hours. It just needs a good cleaning and descaling after use.

The machine really makes very good coffee, I mainly use it with Dimello forza or mezzo and it makes perfect foam. It heats up very quickly and I think it is the best value for money at 90 euros

The construction is not as sturdy as I expected, it is the fourth machine I buy and if I had to buy again, I would not choose this one.
Pros: Heats up quickly once turned on, the cup fills up quickly, it generally utilizes pressure well, not much water runs afterwards.
Cons: If the pump gets air, you need to steam it to make it work again, otherwise it gets stuck and this is not mentioned anywhere. I struggled quite a bit until I figured it out.
It makes a lot of noise.
The on/off button is at the back, so you cannot have it fully attached to the kitchen tiles.
The plastics are a bit loose and okay, it is the cheapest in the series, but the design is completely basic

The machine is fine, it makes good hot coffee.
It takes 10 minutes to heat up well in order to get 100% hot coffee and the nozzle does its job correctly.
*Note: It rarely happens but...
Be careful when switching from the water pressure function to the pump.
If the cup is already filled with coffee, there is a chance that it will get air and when you take it out, it will make a noise and fill you with coffee around.
It is good to unscrew it before using the pump.
Note 2:
When the machine's water runs out during coffee making. Stop it from the front button, add water to the tank and start it again. There is no need to remove the coffee button.
In case it gets stuck and doesn't draw water, turn the steam nozzle for a while and it will then draw water for coffee normally.

I had a Saeco poemia for the last six years and I needed a new espresso machine. I thought it would make similar coffee but I was wrong, it makes much better coffee! I recommend it

The café is very good. It makes nice espresso, also the froth is decent if you insist. The machine makes a little noise. Finally, the review is from an amateur without many demands.

4 years and still going strong despite rough use.. I've descaled it about 3 times with vinegar only.. I can't say it's perfect.. the temperature does drop quickly, it's relatively weak in that aspect.. but for my taste, it fully satisfies my daily coffee needs.. for under 100€, I believe it's the best value for money considering its reliability..

Let's exclude the plastic smell that the coffee has because of the tragic group.
In order to make a decent single espresso, you have to be extremely lucky and have the phase "sit" for you, after wasting 1-2kg of coffee, doing temperature surfing.
As for a double espresso, we won't even discuss it, since you will never see a relatively stable temperature for more than 5-8'' of extraction.
I come from 8 years of using a Baby Gaggia, which also had its difficulties, but such a disaster, honestly, I didn't expect it. It doesn't even work for a child's toy...

After a crups and following friends' recommendations, I also decided to buy it. No comparison to the crups in terms of coffee. Much superior.
Easy to use, definitely requires some familiarity with the coffee depending on how each person drinks it.
Coffee ground at 2.5 (coffee island COLOMBIA PÁEZ) personally it is enough for me and it produces excellent espresso for fredo.
I definitely recommend it for home use and at €99.00, I consider it value for money.

So I just threw away the machine. The nozzle broke and I couldn't be bothered to fix it. I used it 2-3 times daily for the past 9 (!!!) years. I never did any maintenance. It served me well. The coffee was amazing and the frothed milk was superb. It made such good coffee that I would go outside to drink it and I didn't like half of the ones I had. I only drink hot cappuccino 365 days a year

I bought it on 09-10-2020 for 89 euros. For that price, it's great. It's the cheapest branded one. Don't expect it to be made in Italy, it's Chinese, made in China, like most things nowadays.

I have had it for two and a half years, perfect machine, no problems, perfect coffee, it has nothing to envy from market coffees, if it breaks again I will buy the same one, I highly recommend it

The quality of the coffee depends solely on the grinding and tamping. For this specific machine, the best grind is at no1. Otherwise, it runs quickly and tastes sour. Overall, the best choice is the deluxe or even better, the sage Barista experts.

If we exclude the tragic group (let's not ask for too much from a 100 euro product), I can say that in combination with a good grinder, it makes a coffee that is enjoyable to drink.
The crema is a matter of machine-grinder adjustment, but it also depends on the coffee blend. The higher the percentage of robusta, the thicker the crema it produces.
Anyway, it definitely worth the 100 euros

Heats up quickly, Makes very good coffee with nice foam, easy to use and clean!
However, it makes a bit more noise, but for now, I am satisfied!

It is the third espresso machine that I have purchased, three times it has saved me. I operate it in the canteen of a military unit that makes a minimum of 30-40 coffees per day. And in all three cases, it endured motor damage due to heavy use, but it paid for itself and more. For home use, it is worth it without a doubt

For the money, it's very good. It makes very good foam, especially with coffee specifically ground for gaggia. The construction is a bit average, being plastic, but for this price, it's decent.

After a year of use, I have to say the best! Only thing is, I lost the frother attachment almost from the beginning and I can't evaluate that feature.

I have it for about 1 year. For its price, it makes a decent espresso, but it's difficult to make proper frothed milk with the steam wand. Many plastic parts make me doubt its durability over time (also the portafilter).

It makes a good foam when you grind the coffee at 1.8 to 1.9, anything else is mediocre! Very good purchase!