For a machine that costs $700–$1,000
For a machine that costs $700–$1,000, you'd expect top-tier performance. And to be fair, it mostly delivered for the first two years. It can make a wide range of high-quality coffee drinks, and when it works, it’s impressive.
But there are real issues. The machine frequently throws errors without clear explanations. Sometimes you can reset them—sometimes they come right back. Support typically blames a need for cleaning or descaling, which involves a long cycle that takes about an hour and requires your full attention.
Worse, you often need to manually unclog the spout with a paperclip—yes, really.
Most recently, I couldn’t clear an error no matter how much I cleaned. The company had me order a special tool to take it apart for deeper cleaning. That didn’t work either. They tried remote troubleshooting with no success. Then they told me they’re moving facilities and couldn’t process my RMA for up to 8 weeks. Even after that, it’s a $200 repair fee, and Reddit users say turnaround times often exceed two months—meaning I might be without a machine for 4–6 months.
I paid $800. I shouldn’t need a $200, months-long repair just to make a cup of coffee. As much as I liked this machine at first, I absolutely cannot recommend it.
April 25, 2025
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