Hamilton Beach Espresso Maker

Hamilton Beach Espresso Maker
alaScore 73

217 reviews

May, 2013

alaTest has collected and analyzed 217 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the reliability and size. The design and usability also get good opinions.

value for money, usability, design, size, reliability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Coffee & Espresso Makers the Hamilton Beach Espresso Maker is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 73/100 = Good quality.

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Hamilton Beach 40729

 

The Hamilton Beach 40729 is a great commercial-style espresso machine. It uses 15 bars of pressure to force the steaming water through the espresso grounds to create a great cappuccino. Because it offers 1100 watts of power, you won't have to waste...

This espresso maker uses ground espresso or pre-measured pods and has a removable water reservoir

It will only allow you to brew up to two cups at one time

This is a good choice for those who like to use pre-measured pods instead of ground espresso beans to make their espresso.

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Hamilton Beach Cappuccino Plus Espresso Maker

 

Maxell’s Encore EN-5 offer a rich, full sound for an affordable price, beating out nearly all of the headphones in the test. However, our testers didn’t think they were very comfortable, nor did this pair do a good job staying put during use....

nbsp ; Excellent sound quality ; Adjustable ; Can withstand multiple drops ; Water-resistant ; Light weight and wraps up tightly for easy portability

nbsp ; Didn’t take much force to remove the headphones during our force test ; Consumer testers didn’t find them very comfortable to wear for long periods of time ; Didn’t always stay put during use for our consumer testers

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What a cheap pump machine!

 

Refillable water tank, pretty good frother

watery coffee, filter would stick in machine

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Amazon review summary for the Hamilton Beach Espresso Maker

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 178 user reviews of the Hamilton Beach Espresso Maker from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

63% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Good bang for buck

 

Good bang for buck

Overall I am very happy with this product. I bought it as a gift for my girlfriend, but I think I've used it more than she has (self-serving gift?). I haven't gotten it to produce great creme yet, but we also don't have a grinder so we've been forced...

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Great Cappacino,Lattes

 

Great Cappacino,Lattes

I've had this Hamilton Beach Cappacino Espresso maker for about 6 years my husband bought it for me for Christmas 6 Christmases ago. Anyways It still works good but takes a little longer for the water to get hot so I try and wait for it to reheat a...

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Doesn't make enough espresso at a time. Leaked water. Only warm espresso.

 

Doesn't make enough espresso at a time. Leaked water. Only warm espresso.

The first disappointment with this machine is that it can only make one or two shots of espresso. Basically two espresso cups - total of about 3 ounces. The espresso it makes is not as strong as I like and it was warm, not hot enough. You need to warm...

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Disappointed

 

Disappointed

I bought this machine based on the reviews. The space under the dispenser is much too shallow and requires you to furnish your own very shallow cup. The steamer is OK, but the pump has already crapped out. You get what you pay for.

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Yes, the quality of the model varies....

 

Yes, the quality of the model varies....

I've read lots of reviews for this model, and yes overwelmingly most people really like it and can pull good genuine shots of espresso from it with a little practice. I've had my model for a year, and do like it. But I unfortunately got a lemon, and...

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Great Machine....Minor Flaws

 

Great Machine....Minor Flaws

The machine works great and fast. I use it everyday the coffee shop quality of espresso is impressive. The only flaw is removing the arm that holds the ground beans takes several tries and often gets stuck. Other than that minor pain the machine is...

Product Specifications

Making cafe-quality coffee drinks is quick and easy with this Italian-style espresso machine, which features 1100 watts of power and a 15-bar pump. The unit works with ground espresso or pre-measured pods and offers simple push-button operation. Its 2-cup removable water reservoir is easy to fill, and the adjustable steam/frothing dial allows for quickly steaming milk for cappuccinos and lattes. For added convenience, the appliance provides a cup-warming plate, an "on/off" switch, a power indicator light, a thermostat indicator light, a pressure safety valve, and a removable drip tray for easy cleanup. Accessories include a measuring scoop/tamper, two stainless-steel filters, an instructional video, and laminated recipe cards. The espresso machine measures 9 by 7-1/2 by 11-3/4 inches and carries a one-year warranty.