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Saeco - Xsmall Espresso Maker/Coffeemaker - Black
Average customer rating
3.9
(50 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 50 reviews
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Star
7
81%of customers recommend this product.
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38 out of
47)
Customer Reviews for Saeco - Xsmall Espresso Maker/Coffeemaker - Black
Customer Rating
3
Still prefer the old Vienna line...if t works, why fix it?
on March 16, 2017
Posted by: Fiddler1950
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is a good product, but the water tank is pretty small and I often forget to refill and then have to top my cup off. I bought this to use in my motorhome...my Vienna (I have six of them...one at the office, one each at my two sons', one at home, one in pieces, and one I bought in Germany years ago, which requires a step down transformer) which is my main machine, is out of order. When it is repaired I will go back to using it as my main machine.
One other annoyance...it is telling me to decalcify...I use only RO water...no need, but the light remains on.
It is beyond me why any company would discontinue a machine as reliable as the Vienna.
Pros: good coffee
Cons: too small...
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting philips.com
Posted by: DaleDonna
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
We love ths machine. It is our 3rd SAECO coffee maker, and the size and capacity are perfect for a couple with an apartment kitchen. BUT - Please, please, please let us control when it turns off! Each automoati turn off and turn on cycle takes time to warm up and uses (wastes) too much water. A simple off/on switch would be much more appreciated.
Pros: size/capacity
Cons: automatic turn off
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: cruiser11
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Makes a long and short espresso coffee.
No need to stop at the coffee shop anymore, when
you can make a great coffee at home.
Would recommend this product.
No need to stop at the coffee shop anymore, when
you can make a great coffee at home.
Would recommend this product.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting philips.com
Posted by: Nicolas
Gender:Male
It is a good coffee machine, however, it has high maintenance.
- You need to take your time with it. Meaning from steam to turn the handle to coffee, it will need time so it can start brewing
- Sometimes it blocks and lights will start light, you need to turn it off, and on again
- When you need to reset the coffee brewer, the manual is not so prescriptive and you need to spend time over YouTube to identify solutions
- Sometimes it blocks and lights will start light, you need to turn it off, and on again
- When you need to reset the coffee brewer, the manual is not so prescriptive and you need to spend time over YouTube to identify solutions
If I knew then what I know now, would I buy it again ?
The answer is no.
The answer is no.
Pros: nice design, not to much noise
Cons: high maintenance, not quick enough between functionalies
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Posted by: Rhonda4444
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
Once I got into the rhythm and familiar with different noises I am back to being a pro. I had your more manual machine for over a decade....this machine had more bells and whistles and I was concerned that I wouldn't have as much control. However, it is a pleasure to operate...mornings are better!!
This was a gift and I have to say likely my favourite!!
Cons: i can't be sure of ratio when i mix beans.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: LatteLarry
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
This machine does an excellent job of making espresso. Generally, the machine is very easy to use, but I find it a bit "touchy" because the malfunction warning lights come on often, and I have to run to the manual to determine what they mean. Although somewhat annoying, I'm glad the machine is doing what it is supposed to do. This machine heats within a minute and is ready to go; far better than the 15 minutes I waited for my semi-automatic machine. You can move from making espresso to frothing the milk immediately. I froth about 11 oz. of milk at a time, and after a little practice, I can make the milk anyway I would like it to be. The design of the machine is fine, I just hate the beige color; I thought I was receiving a black/silver according the ad. I would highly recommend this machine because of how great it performs.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Paullux
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Hi, have had an automatic Saeco for close to 20 years now, started with a Super Automatica, then a Odea Go, then a Odea Giro Plus. Lost this last one in a house fire. This x-small model has most of the features of bigger machines, still italian parts, brew unit and ceramic grinder. Only the water reservoir and dredge drawer are smaller. Makes the same great coffee. Has a selfcleaning process during autoshutoff. Very happy.
Pros: authentic classic brew unit
Cons: best for singles or couples.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Anitka1
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
It is the best coffee maker when I have ever. Very easy and simple to use. Thank You.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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