I’m a beginner, but after a couple of test runs, I’ve finally mastered pulling a good espresso shot. The best part? I’m saving so much money by not hitting up cafes every week. The KitchenAid machine is absolutely gorgeous—I almost went with the Breville, but the look of this one really won me over. The sage green is stunning; it has a metallic finish that shifts between grey and green depending on the lighting. In darker settings, it looks more grey, while in bright spaces, it pops with a green hue.
Functionally, it’s incredibly easy to use! I was nervous at first due to some negative reviews, but after three months, I’m totally obsessed. The espresso tastes great and the steam wand is powerful! I’ve noticed it might be getting a little louder, but I’m keeping an eye on it. I regularly run an empty puck, in hopes it will help with maintenance/longevity . I’ll updated if any issues pop up, but so far, I couldn’t be happier with my decision!
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Built to Last
Durable and built-to-last metal-clad construction offers beauty, precision and years of quality and reliability.
Flat-Base, Commercial-grade Easy-tamp Portafilter
58mm easy tamp portafilter is designed with recessed spouts to enable a flat base for easier, more stable tamping on a flat surface vs. a traditional residential espresso machine portafilters, resulting in consistent, optimal flavor and rich crema for your espresso.
Multi-angle Steam Wand
Easily position the steam wand to the perfect angle in your milk pitcher to create rich foam or steamed milk for a variety of drinks at home.
Want to switch it up with a new bean variety?
Simply twist and lift to easily remove the bean hopper to empty, exchange or refill with fresh beans to suit your taste.
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| Price | $299.00 | $549.99 | $1,199.95 | $1,699.95 | $1,999.95 |
| Capacity | 1.4L Water Tank | 2.5L Water Tank | 2.2L Water Tank | 2.2L Water Tank | 2.2L Water Tank |
| Material | Plastic | Metal Clad | Metal Clad | Metal Clad | Metal Clad |
| Display | Buttons | Buttons | 2.4" color | 3.5" touchscreen | 5" touchscreen |
| Pre-set Recipes | N/A | N/A | 15 | 20+ | 40+ |
| User Profiles | N/A | N/A | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Automatic Milk Frothing & Cleaning | no data | no data | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Included Milk Container | no data | no data | no data | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dual Milk Delivery | no data | no data | no data | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Price | $699.99 | $399.99 | $696.99 | -14% $599.99 List: $699.99 | -17% $249.99 List: $299.99 |
| Delivery | Get it as soon as Saturday, Apr 5 | — | Get it as soon as Saturday, Apr 5 | Get it Apr 9 - 10 | Get it as soon as Saturday, Apr 5 |
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| Sold By | Amazon.com | Olivianne | Jazzer Shack | FJI INC | GEVI US LLC |
| capacity | 2.5 liters | 78 fluid ounces | 64 ounces | 2.5 liters | 1 liters |
| material | Metal | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| input interface | buttons | — | dial | — | touch screen |
| wattage | 1500 watts | — | 1600 watts | 1850 watts | 1100 watts |
| model name | Semi Automatic Espresso Machine with Burr Grinder | 15 Bar | Barista Express | Espresso Machine with Grinder | GECME418E-U+GECGI406B-U7 |
Makes a great espresso
Lots of good similarly priced machines in this category but I went with this one mainly due to the counter footprint and stainless construction. I have a small kitchen and other more popular models I looked at were just too large. It's still a big machine but leaves me with some counter space to work with.I upgraded from a Delonghi ECP and the quality improvement is a world of difference going from ESE pods to fresh grounds. The frother is also significantly better and easily the best I've used. Setup instructions are a bit lacking so I watched a few videos for setup and was able to grind, brew and froth a drink fairly quickly.I really like how quiet the grinder is, the automatic configuration for settings and brewing, and how the water pitcher can be removed horizontally so the machine can be placed under a cabinet.I haven't had any issues with static while grinding as I'd seen in another review. I've been using the single-wall double basket with mid roast beans at about 75% of the finest grind setting and have been pulling shots with good crema. I saw a review about the grinder not going fine enough and would say that's a questionable claim. Retention seems to be quite low as well.My only complaints are about the accessories and drip tray. The portafilter is mainly plastic with plastic spouts which really detract from the overall quality and marketing about the build being fully stainless. One of my reasons for upgrading was to reduce plastic in the brewing process so that's pretty disappointing. A bottomless portafilter or one with stainless spouts would've been much better. The portafilter has a nice weight to it and seems solidly built but the plastic can't be removed. I would've also liked to see a puck screen and dosing funnel included as they're practically a necessity. The tamper is half plastic but works for now.The drip tray seems to accumulate a lot of water from the internal functioning. I've noticed it while the machine warms up or switches to steam mode. So expect to empty it frequently.Those things aside, it's a great machine so far and really makes an excellent espresso. Most of the accessories can be upgraded but it would've been nice if they included better ones. It also looks good next to my other KitchenAid appliances which are workhorses in my kitchen. I'm hoping this machine is as solidly built and will hold up to the same level of quality over time.
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- Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2025Color: JuniperVerified Purchase
I’m a beginner, but after a couple of test runs, I’ve finally mastered pulling a good espresso shot. The best part? I’m saving so much money by not hitting up cafes every week. The KitchenAid machine is absolutely gorgeous—I almost went with the Breville, but the look of this one really won me over. The sage green is stunning; it has a metallic finish that shifts between grey and green depending on the lighting. In darker settings, it looks more grey, while in bright spaces, it pops with a green hue.
Functionally, it’s incredibly easy to use! I was nervous at first due to some negative reviews, but after three months, I’m totally obsessed. The espresso tastes great and the steam wand is powerful! I’ve noticed it might be getting a little louder, but I’m keeping an eye on it. I regularly run an empty puck, in hopes it will help with maintenance/longevity . I’ll updated if any issues pop up, but so far, I couldn’t be happier with my decision!
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- Lindsey McDonaldReviewed in Canada on March 6, 2025
Terrible produce with NO support. DO NOT BUY.
Color: Brushed Stainless SteelVerified Purchase
DO NOT BUY! I spent months researching semi-auto espresso machines and then landed on this one because it looks good and came w/ a 2 yr warranty.Lindsey McDonaldTerrible produce with NO support. DO NOT BUY.
Reviewed in Canada on March 6, 2025
The first machine shows up, and the set up instructions were very vague and unclear- turns out the machine was stuck in a cycle of constant descaling, therefore never allowing me to actually make any type of beverage. I called AMAZON, and they offered to send a replacement. It took over half an hour to take the machine apart (dump the water, dump the bean hopper), and then get it back into the original packaging. It made a massive mess and water kept leaking from inside the machine and I was never able to recover all the beans.
So, the second machine shows up- I’m optimistic. I start the set up process- it would never allow me to prime the machine, but lucky for me, I was intimate familiar with the descaling process, so I implemented that to get everything flushed out. Things seemed to be going well- I followed the videos and instruction booklet on how to pull my first shot- only my two ounces of ground beans only created 1/2 ounce of espresso. I figured some of the settings must have needed a reset as it should automatically pour long enough for 2 shots. I called into the KitchenAid help line… I eventually spoke with someone in counter top appliances- I was texting him pics and video of what was going on, and his response was to return it as they DO NOT have an espresso machine tech they could pass my issues onto. So once again, I had to take everything apart, repackage it, and send it back. Save yourself the hassle and get the Breville- so easy to set up and pulls a GREAT shot out of the gates.
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- Go CanadaReviewed in Canada on January 18, 2025
Can’t be happier!
Color: Brushed Stainless SteelVerified Purchase - APReviewed in Canada on March 22, 2025
Good purchase, but with issues
Color: Brushed Stainless SteelVerified Purchase
