How sturdy is a fully-automatic coffee machine?
We assess coffee machines for firmness
| The casing | Is the housing made of stainless steel or hard, solid plastic? | |
|---|---|---|
| The drip tray | Is the grid sturdy or does it bend? Are there no scratches on the grid after placing a mug? | |
| The water reservoir | Is the plastic of the reservoir sturdy and does it not bend? Is the handle securely attached? | |
| The bean hopper | Are the bean hopper and the lid made of sturdy material? |
High end, mid-range or basic
Very good
A fully automatic machine with a high-end build quality scores high on robustness for each component. This way you know for sure that you will get a solid, robust coffee machine that you will enjoy for a long time.
Good
A fully automatic machine with a mid-range build quality scores on average for robustness with each component. This means that there is room for improvement, but with this you get a great device.
Basis
A fully automatic machine with a basic build quality scores low on robustness in most parts. Bear in mind that such a coffee machine is much less sturdy and that the parts will wear out faster.
Conclusion
Do you find it important that your fully automatic coffee machine is of good quality? Then at least you go for a coffee machine with a mid-range build quality. A high-end device scores the highest on robustness. These machines have a more solid housing and the parts do not wear out just like that.
