Coffee machines

Breville Nescafe Dolce Gusto Genio S Plus review

Breville Nescafe Dolce Gusto Genio S Plus

CHOICE Expert Rating

46%
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Good points

Good Points

  • Customisable drink settings.
  • Machine has a movable shelf to accommodate small glasses and reduce height of coffee delivery.
  • Black plastic is exterior is very easy to clean.
  • Very good push button controls.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Poor taste test score (bitter and burnt flavour, watery mouthfeel, thin crema).
  • Borderline coffee temperature consistency score.
  • Drip tray is very small.

Type

Machine type
Capsule

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
46%
Taste test score
30%
Ease of use score
84%
Milk frothing score
60%
Coffee temperature consistency score
50%
Measured heat-up time
21 sec
Time taken to froth 200mL milk
1 min 55 sec

Sustainability

Brand reliability score
87%
Brand satisfaction score
78%
Warranty (years)
2
Country of origin
China
Shop Ethical rating

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$179.00

Specifications

Capsule type
Nescafe Dolce Gusto
Type of heating system
Thermoblock
Water reservoir capacity (L)
0.8
Stated pump pressure (bar)
15
Dimensions (cm, HxWxD)
28 x 11 x 26
Weight (kg)
2
Contents of packaging
Espresso machine, literature and milk frother.
Website
dolce-gusto.com.au

Features

Standby mode
Yes (after 1 minute)
Automatic power turn-off
Removable water reservoir
Water tank empty reminder
Hot water nozzle
Removable drip tray
Cup warming plate
Recycle scheme
Yes (TerraCycle)
Cord storage
Programmable coffee quantity
Digital display
Espresso pressure or milk temperature gauge
Adjustable water temperature for coffee making
Adjustable steam pump rate
Jug for milk frothing
N/A
Milk frothing
Separate

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