Krups Expresso XP5620

Low-mess design ; Good coffee temperature ; Easy to use

Not best suited to all kitchen designs ; Output approach doesn't provide best crema

Low-mess design ; Good coffee temperature ; Easy to use

Not best suited to all kitchen designs ; Output approach doesn't provide best crema

The powerful steam output makes producing milky drinks easy, too. The only issue we had was that the output is so powerful relative to some others at the price that you can end up a mug full of froth if you’re not careful where you wave your wand....

That said, once you know its foibles and the type of grind the machine likes, it's possible to get good espresso and milk drinks out of it. Even so, for the same amount of money you can buy the De'Longhi Scultura, which makes much better coffee.

Don’t get the wrong impression if I mention that I am a Mug sort of guy. Let me explain what I mean by that remark. I am the type of person who has always preferred having their hot beverage, whether it was tea of coffee, in a mug rather than a cup....

no tamping saves a step, find myself drinking more espresso. Have not had the frothier problem noted here as I drink straight without milk. However as noted here that problem appears do to removing the wand while hot

One issue is the espresso is not equal between the two spots which only matter if you use two separate cups. The difference is about 20 ; which is why I took off one egg

I have not used the wand since other's have said it just breaks. I received this for Christmas and have used it 5-6 times a day. It makes good espresso. Better than my last two machines which were three times the price

Don't have any cons. Don't use the wand so have not tested it out. I will froth with my low tech battery operated wand if I want froth

Inexpensive espresso machine. Appealing to the eye. Small unit, so it will not take up too much space

I have used this unit for only 40 days making two cups of coffee per day and for the last week the steam nozzle spews steam horizontally from the top of the black plastic collar which I feel is a design flaw and is also dangerous ; The steam exiting...

I only payed around 100 bucks for it so... considering it works and makes delicious espresso it's hard to complain. The steam pump does a wonderful job as well. It very quickly whips up the milk whether it's 2% or skim. Takes a little time to prep...

none really

Got here in time for xmas. Good on you Newegg

DOA. Would not power on first thing out of the box