De'Longhi Espresso Machine
Score: 66/100
Casabrews Espresso Machine
Score: 80/100Rankings
The Casabrews CM5418 is a compact semi-automatic espresso machine praised for its 20-bar pump and fast 1350 W heating. Its small water tank, limited cup height and lack of an integrated grinder limit high-volume or tall-mug use. Best suited for beginners and apartment dwellers who value space and price over advanced features.
The De'Longhi ECP3630 is a compact entry-level espresso machine featuring a 15-bar pump and an adjustable manual frothing wand, making it ideal for small kitchens and pod users. Its lack of a built-in grinder and limited temperature control trade off deeper flavor extraction and precise milk steaming. Best suited for beginners and apartment dwellers seeking simplicity.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
15 bar | 20 barbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 4.8 kg | 4.649 kgbest |
1,094 mlbest | 1,000 ml | |
302.26 mm | 304 mmbest | |
184.15 mmbest | 139 mm | |
243.84 mm | 312 mmbest | |
128.78 mmbest | 102 mm | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,100 Wbest | 1,350 W |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Pump Pressure (bar) | 15 bar | 20 bar |
Capacity(2) | ||
Water Tank Capacity (ml) | 1094 ml | 1000 ml |
Maximum Cup Height (mm) | 128.78 mm | 102 mm |
Features(2) | ||
Steam Wand Type | Manual | manual |
Temperature Control | false | true |
Design & Build(5) | ||
Height (mm) | 302.26 mm | 304 mm |
Width (mm) | 184.15 mm | 139 mm |
Depth (mm) | 243.84 mm | 312 mm |
Weight (kg) | 4.8 kg | 4.649 kg |
Primary Material | Stainless steel | stainless steel |
Power & Electrical(1) | ||
Power Consumption (W) | 1100 W | 1350 W |
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Professional reviewers commend the ECP3630 for its ultra-compact design, adjustable frothing wand, and easy-clean removable parts, noting it delivers quality espresso with decent crema for beginners. However, they point out the pressurized basket limits flavor depth, the plastic housing feels less premium, and the lack of advanced temperature control restricts precise brewing.
Everyday users love the machine's small footprint, straightforward cleanup, and the frother's foam control, especially when using pods for quick coffee. Common complaints revolve around a tight group head gasket, the plastic feel of the body, limited temperature settings, and inconsistent micro-foam that hampers latte-art attempts.
“tight group head gasket”
Professional reviewers highlight the CM5418's space-saving dimensions, solid 20-bar pump, and rapid 1350 W heating as strong points for an entry-level machine, especially given its budget-friendly price. However, they note the lack of an integrated grinder, adjustable temperature, pre-infusion, and the limited 4-inch cup height as drawbacks that keep it from competing with more feature-rich models.
Everyday users appreciate the machine's ease of use, quick heat-up, and compact size, praising the rich crema and the ability to make lattes with the manual wand. Recurring complaints focus on the small water tank, the learning curve of the steam wand, occasional leaks, and the plastic feel of some components.
