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FrancisFrancis! X1

FrancisFrancis! X1
alaScore 79

180 reviews

Dec, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 180 reviews of FrancisFrancis! X1. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Opinions about the maintenance and reliability are on the whole positive. The durability and usability are also mentioned favorably. There are some less positive reviews about the capacity and size, and there are some mixed opinions about the noise.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the FrancisFrancis! X1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 79/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for FrancisFrancis! X1

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 18 user reviews of FrancisFrancis! X1 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the performance and durability are generally positive. Some have doubts about the maintenance and reliability. Comments about the size and noise are mixed.

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72% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2025

Expert review by : 3LUXE (3luxe.com)

X1

 

You might not have heard of the Francis Francis! X1 espresso machine but we bet that you've seen one. That's because this "Best Of" pick is the most photographed espresso machine in the world, including being seen on hit comedies like "Will and Grace."...

Mar, 2007

Expert review by (which.co.uk)

FrancisFrancis! X1 red review

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The Francis Francis X1 red coffee machine is only compatible with ground coffee; it promises to deliver a really quick espresso, as well as creamy cappuccinos. We put this coffee machine to the taste test, too, checking how well it performs for quality...

Mar, 2009

Expert review by (which.co.uk)

FrancisFrancis! X1 stainless steel review

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The Francis Francis X1 stainless steel coffee machine is only compatible with ground coffee; it promises to deliver a really quick espresso, as well as creamy cappuccinos. We put the Francis Francis X1 coffee machine to the taste test, too, checking...

Mar, 2009

Expert review by (which.co.uk)

FrancisFrancis! X1 almond review

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The Francis Francis X1 almond coffee machine is only compatible with ground coffee; it promises to deliver a really quick espresso, as well as creamy cappuccinos. We put this coffee machine to the taste test, too, checking how well it performs for...

Mar, 2009

Expert review by (which.co.uk)

FrancisFrancis! X1 light blue review

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The Francis Francis X1 light blue coffee machine is only compatible with ground coffee; it promises to deliver a really quick espresso, as well as creamy cappuccinos. We put this coffee machine to the taste test, too, checking how well it performs for...

Mar, 2009

Expert review by (which.co.uk)

FrancisFrancis! X1 yellow review

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The Francis Francis X1 yellow coffee machine is only compatible with ground coffee; it promises to deliver a really quick espresso, as well as creamy cappuccinos. We put this coffee machine to the taste test, too, checking how well it performs for...

Mar, 2009

Expert review by (which.co.uk)

FrancisFrancis! X1 black review

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The Francis Francis X1 black coffee machine is only compatible with ground coffee; it promises to deliver a really quick espresso, as well as creamy cappuccinos. We put this coffee machine to the taste test, too, checking how well it performs for...

Mar, 2009

Consumer review (viewpoints.com)

My First Espresso Maker - I May Be Ruined For All Others!

 

Although I don't have a whole lot of experience with other espresso makers, I could tell immediately that the FrancisFrancis! is quality! Just the way it's built - its design is solid and sturdy, but it also looks like a work of art on my kitchen...

Sep, 2014

Consumer review (viewpoints.com)

more form than function - espresso is good & it looks fantastic!

 

the one time i chose form over function in the kitchen, and i'm still happy with it. i read the reviews and bought the extra warranty and didhave to replace it once - but then all my other esspreso makers have broken over time and i never liked any...

Nov, 2011

Consumer review (viewpoints.com)

makes the best drinks

 

i love my coffee and i love espressos even more! this model is very expensive but since i got it as a wedding gift i did not have to pay anything for it. After using this model for a few months, i think it is so good that i would have bought it any way...

Jul, 2010

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