Amazon has
Electactic 20-Bar Espresso Machine w/ Grinder (Deep Black, CM8031) for
$259.99.
Shipping is free.
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Product Details:
- Built-in grinder
- 20-Bar Italian pump
- Adjustable grinding time
- Versatile milk frother
- Detachable drip tray
- Removable 2.8-liter water tank
- Switching between modes is effortless
- Dimensions: 11.5" D x 13.03" W x 16.1" H
Top Comments
I think it comes down to can you afford a Breville Barista Express? If you can swing it, you're better off buying the Breville that's $500 right now. Twice as much, for sure, but a design with a proven track record from a reputable company.
Community Reviews
This is a budget combo espresso machine aimed at milk drinks, with a built in grinder, steam wand, and a 58 millimeter portafilter that gives it a Barista Express style layout. The appeal is the all in one setup for making strong espresso at a lower price, but the grinder is the biggest concern and the finish looks cheap in photos. Longevity and service support are also questioned, with doubts about repair options and long term durability. It reads like a starter machine if you want the convenience, not the polish or lifespan of a premium model.
Home baristas making milk drinks, because it can pull strong espresso for cappuccinos and lattes.
Beginners who want an all-in-one starter setup, because the built-in grinder and included tools can cover the basics.
Shoppers who want a 58mm portafilter on a lower-cost machine, because that basket size is a standout feature here.
People willing to service their own espresso gear, because it may only last a couple years without regular maintenance.
Buyers who want a machine that lasts for years, because this kind of no-name combo may fail and have little repair support.
Espresso drinkers chasing café-level grind quality, because the built-in grinder is likely the weak link and poor grinds ruin extraction.
People who want a separate grinder-and-machine setup, because combo units are a poor long-term value and the grinder matters more than the machine.
Shoppers comparing it with a proven premium machine, because the cheaper build and uncertain track record make the better-known option safer.
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I think it comes down to can you afford a Breville Barista Express? If you can swing it, you're better off buying the Breville that's $500 right now. Twice as much, for sure, but a design with a proven track record from a reputable company.
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nevermind, the ad had two machines, the same model is more there before coupons
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however Walmart has it for almost the same price
https://www.walmart.com/ip/COZONY...580416
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For those interested in buying a Breville knock-off check out CasaBrews on Amazon. They are a real company trying to break in to the market and they have a few compelling machines like the Ultra and their double boiler machine (both semiautos, but they do have a Barista Express style machine too). I bought an Ultra for $169, but I haven't used it yet. My Gaggia Classic refuses to give up the ghost, but someday soon I'll bust out the Ultra just to check it out.
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