Is Sunbeam Barista Max EM5300 Coffee Machine Good?

fittymisty on 22/09/2020 - 11:29
Last edited 22/09/2020 - 12:24 by 1 other user

I am thinking to get Sunbeam Barista Max EM5300 coffee machine as the price is very attractive $389.

https://www.sunbeam.com.au/kitchen-and-home/coffee/espresso-…

I would like to ask if this Sunbeam Coffee machine good and reliable ? i can't found too much profession review of this model in website and youtube.

Is that worth to buy ? usually what is average lifespan of manual coffee machine?

How is the brand of Sunbeam in coffee maker ? Can it make a good acceptable coffee easy ?

I don't have too much budget to buy a prefect high end machine.

Thanks !

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  Hithere on 22/09/2020 - 12:22

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  Google

  https://www.productreview.com.au/listings/sunbeam-barista-ma…

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    fittymisty on 22/09/2020 - 15:02

    Thanks! I read productreview about Sunbeam Barista Max EM5300 Coffee Machine. My main concern is water leakage from review.
    I read productreview of similar machines - Breville Barista express ($700+) and Delonghi similar model. A lot of users complained about water leakage after 12 months. Is that common for coffee machine has leakage ?

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  scbrother on 22/09/2020 - 12:34

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  I believe it's been discussed here a few times now. I've had the machine for 2 years now and I am very happy with it. However I would consider buying a Breville smart grinder and pairing it with the grinder-less version of the sunbeam machine (which is $200-250). The Breville would make dosing coffee grind so much easier. On the sunbeam machine you have to hold the grinder handle down until you have enough coffee which leads to come inconsistency. However if 2 machines and 2 outlets is not for you then just get the sunbeam.

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  pinchies on 22/09/2020 - 13:03

  Can it make a good acceptable coffee easy ?

  Well, if we assume you're a fully trained barista — then yes.
  Alternatively, if we assume you don't want to learn anything then no.

  Basically, if you have not made espresso before, then you would need to be ready for some self-directed learning, or to pay someone / get a friend to teach you. Otherwise, go with pods.

  I don't have too much budget to buy a perfect high end machine.

  How much do you spend on cafe coffees? Have you worked out how much you could save? You should do your own maths and see.

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    fittymisty on 22/09/2020 - 14:56

    Thank you for feedback. It would be my first manual coffee machine. I will watch youtube video to see if that is easy to make.