Coffee machines

Smeg 50’s Style Espresso Coffee Machine with Grinder (EGF03) review

Smeg 50's Style Espresso Coffee Machine with Grinder (EGF03)

CHOICE Expert Rating

78%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Very good taste test score.
  • Very good milk frothing score.
  • Drip tray full indicator.
  • Has a 59mm commercial size filter basket.
  • In-built grinder.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Only OK coffee temperature consistency score.
  • Very easy to spill and create a mess when using the built-in grinder as coffee grinds will tower above the portafilter unless you consistently shake it during the grinding process.
  • Unit is light, need to have one hand on machine to stop it from moving on the bench when locking and unlocking the group handle.
  • The default dose on the built-in grinder can only be changed by holding the grinder button and pressing it when you want it to stop. This setting is then saved. In practice, it took multiple attempts to try and get the correct dose amount.

Type

Machine type
Semi-automatic

Recommended products

Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
78%
Taste test score
80%
Ease of use score
76%
Milk frothing score
80%
Coffee temperature consistency score
60%
Measured heat-up time
1 min 18 sec
Time taken to froth 200mL milk
1 min 13 sec

Sustainability

Brand reliability score
Not available
Brand satisfaction score
Not available
Warranty (years)
2
Country of origin
China
Shop Ethical rating
B

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$1,349.00

Specifications

Capsule type
N/A
Type of heating system
Thermoblock
Water reservoir capacity (L)
2.6
Stated pump pressure (bar)
20
Dimensions (cm, HxWxD)
44 x 32 x 31
Weight (kg)
11.16
Contents of packaging
Espresso machine, literature, double portafilter, large filter dual wall (2 cups), small filter dual wall (1 cup), large filter (2 cup), small filter (1 cup), blind filter, cleaning brush, metal tamper, water hardness test and milk jug
Website
shop.smeg.com.au

Features

Standby mode
Automatic power turn-off
Yes (after 10 mins, 30 mins, 40 mins and 60 mins)
Removable water reservoir
Water tank empty reminder
Hot water nozzle
Removable drip tray
Cup warming plate
Recycle scheme
N/A
Cord storage
Programmable coffee quantity
Digital display
Espresso pressure or milk temperature gauge
Yes (pressure gauge)
Adjustable water temperature for coffee making
Adjustable steam pump rate
Jug for milk frothing
Milk frothing
Steam wand

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