Coffee machines

Sunbeam Barista Max EM5300 review

Sunbeam Barista Max EM5300

CHOICE Expert Rating

81%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Unit has an in-built grinder.
  • Storage for accessories behind the drip tray for the cleaning brush and cleaning pin.
  • Has a 58mm commercial size coffee basket.
  • Easy to use controls.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Brushed stainless steel exterior requires extra effort when cleaning, shows fingerprint marks.
  • Unable to set ground coffee amount. Need to pull group handle down on holder for manual fill.
  • Poor result for coffee temperature consistency.

Type

Machine type
Semi-automatic

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
81%
Taste test score
85%
Ease of use score
78%
Milk frothing score
80%
Coffee temperature consistency score
40%
Measured heat-up time
1 min 2 sec
Time taken to froth 200mL milk
1 min 15 sec

Sustainability

Brand reliability score
78%
Brand satisfaction score
84%
Warranty (years)
1
Country of origin
China
Shop Ethical rating
F

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$649.00

Specifications

Capsule type
N/A
Type of heating system
Thermoblock
Water reservoir capacity (L)
2.8
Stated pump pressure (bar)
15
Dimensions (cm, HxWxD)
41 x 32 x 35
Weight (kg)
7.9
Contents of packaging
Espresso machine, stainless steel milk jug, 1 cup & 2 cup single wall basket, cleaning disc, cleaning brush, cleaning pin and literature.
Website
sunbeam.com.au

Features

Standby mode
Automatic power turn-off
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
Adjustable water temperature for coffee making
Adjustable steam pump rate
Jug for milk frothing
Milk frothing
Steam wand

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