De'Longhi Stilova
Score: 72/100
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.
De'Longhi Stilosa delivers authentic espresso with a true 15-bar pump and manual steam wand in a lightweight, compact package. It lacks an integrated grinder and has a modest 1-liter water tank, limiting high-volume use. Perfect for beginners who enjoy hands-on brewing and have limited kitchen space.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
15 bar | 20 barbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 4.298 kgbest | 4.649 kg |
1,000 mlbest | 1,000 mlbest | |
284.99 mm | 304 mmbest | |
342.9 mmbest | 139 mm | |
204.98 mm | 312 mmbest | |
— | 102 mmbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,100 Wbest | 1,350 W |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Pump Pressure (bar) | 15 bar | 20 bar |
Features(1) | ||
Steam Wand Type | Manual | manual |
Design & Build(5) | ||
Height (mm) | 284.99 mm | 304 mm |
Width (mm) | 342.90 mm | 139 mm |
Depth (mm) | 204.98 mm | 312 mm |
Weight (kg) | 4.298 kg | 4.649 kg |
Primary Material | Metal and plastic | stainless steel |
Power & Electrical(1) | ||
Power Consumption (W) | 1100 W | 1350 W |
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Professional reviewers consider the Stilosa a solid entry-level machine, emphasizing its authentic espresso capability, true 15-bar pump, and space-saving design, while noting its lack of advanced features such as a grinder or temperature control.
Everyday users consistently praise the machine's compact size, lightweight portability, and the quality of espresso produced by the 15-bar pump, while frustrations focus on the missing grinder, manual operation demands, and the need to refill the small water tank frequently.
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.
