(checked 2026-10-10)
Testers say this very cheap machine pulls surprisingly good shots and has a capable steam wand. It is plasticky, though, and many owners report leaks or a dead unit within the first year.
Top complaints
- Breaks within the first year
Durability is a negative aspect in Amazon's review summary, with many owners saying it broke down within the first year. Walmart 1-star reviews describe a unit that broke after 4 months and a milk frother that quit after a month.
- Leaks and lukewarm water
Leakage is a negative aspect on Amazon, especially a dripping wand, and some owners say the water doesn't get hot enough. A Walmart reviewer reports water leaking from crevices and water that wasn't hot even when the machine showed it was ready.
- Plasticky, poor tamper, no shot cut-off
Tom's Guide calls the plastic tamper awful and notes there's no milk jug and no single/double shot volume, so you stop the shot yourself. Food Network lists budget construction and a messy process. A Walmart buyer returned it over the lack of an automatic cut-off.
What owners love
- Good espresso for the price
Tom's Guide says a former barista could pull consistently delicious shots with practice; Food Network calls the espresso good for the price.
- Surprisingly capable steam wand
Tom's Guide made fine microfoam and calls it one of the top steam wands its tester has used at this price, though it can over-texture milk if you don't concentrate.
- Easy to use and clean
Ease of use and ease of cleaning are positive aspects in Amazon's review summary; Tom's Guide notes it heats up quickly.
- You want it to last for years
- You want shots that stop automatically
- You dislike plastic builds
- Tight budgets
- Learning espresso by hand
- Very small counters
Scores (tap for why)
What experts say
- Tom's Guide: Best budget pick (4 stars): delicious shots and excellent steaming for the price; cons are an awful plastic tamper, no milk jug and a plasticky look.
- Food Network: Best value: affordable and straightforward, but budget construction, no grinder, and messy.