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BEEM ESPRESSO-ULTIMATE Review | 73 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Type:Filter Coffee MachineWater Container Capacity:1.000 LPump Pressure:20 barBuilt-in Coffee Grinder:noAutomatic Milk Frother:no

BEEM ESPRESSO-ULTIMATE Review: Compare 73 technical specifications and expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

6.4

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the coffee machine's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best coffee machines on the market.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 51% of models
Score components

95%

6.4

Technical score

5%

7.0

Review score

Review score 5% · 7.0 · no independent reviews yet
Until reviews appear, its review part counts as 7/10. Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 5%, technical score 95%.
â–²Better than 51% of coffee-machines
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance across brewing and drink preparation, coffee formats, maintenance and convenience, and design and dimensions.
When it matters
When you want to compare coffee machines based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 52% of models
Score components

35%

7.3

Performance

25%

5.1

Coffee Preparation

25%

6.5

Features

15%

6.5

Design

â–²Better than 52% of coffee-machines
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Review score

Review score
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 5% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 2 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
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We have not found an independent test of this model yet, so its review part counts as 7/10.
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
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Technical Specifications of coffee machine BEEM ESPRESSO-ULTIMATE

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance across brewing and drink preparation, coffee formats, maintenance and convenience, and design and dimensions.
When it matters
When you want to compare coffee machines based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 52% of models
Score components:

35%

7.3

Performance

25%

5.1

Coffee Preparation

25%

6.5

Features

15%

6.5

Design

6.4
Review score
Review score
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 5% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 2 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet, so its review part counts as 7/10.
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
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Popularity
Popularity
5.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the coffee machine.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Popularity:
BEEM ESPRESSO-ULTIMATE has a popularity of 5 points, which is lower than 83.8% of coffee machines.
5.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the coffee machine's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a coffee machine with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 63% of models
Score components:

60%

6.4

Overall score

40%

9.6

Price

7.4
Power
1,450 W
Power
1,450 W
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <1k W – >1.5k W
This coffee machine provides 1,450 W of heating power, which is higher than the power of 51.5% of coffee machines and equal to that of 23.6% of coffee machines.
Higher wattage generally supports faster heating but may increase energy use.
Water Container Capacity
1 L
Water Container Capacity
1 L
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Market range: <0.7 L – >2 L
This coffee machine holds up to 1 L in its water tank, which is smaller than 71.1% of coffee machines and equal to that of 9% of coffee machines.
A larger water tank reduces how often it needs to be refilled.
Pump Pressure
20 bar
Pump Pressure
20 bar
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <15 bar – >19 bar
This coffee machine delivers 20 bar of pump pressure, which is higher than the pump pressure of 90.5% of coffee machines and equal to that of 9.6% of coffee machines.
The listed pump pressure is not necessarily the same as extraction pressure.
Heating Time
?
Heating System
Thermoblock
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Type
Filter Coffee Machine
Works with Powdered Coffee
yes
Works with Powdered Coffee
yes
â–² Better than 40% of models
This coffee machine accepts ground coffee. 40.3% of coffee machines accept ground coffee.
Compatibility with powdered coffee allows use of pre-ground coffee.
Works with Beans
no
Works with Beans
no
â–¼ Worse than 38% of models
This coffee machine does not accept whole coffee beans. 38.1% of coffee machines accept whole coffee beans.
Bean compatibility indicates whether the machine can brew from whole coffee beans.
Works with ESE Pods
no
Works with ESE Pods
no
â–¼ Worse than 24% of models
This coffee machine does not accept ESE pods. 24.3% of coffee machines accept ESE pods.
ESE pod compatibility allows use of standard Easy Serving Espresso pods.
Works with Capsules
no
Works with Capsules
no
â–¼ Worse than 29% of models
This coffee machine does not accept coffee capsules. 28.6% of coffee machines accept coffee capsules.
Capsule compatibility indicates whether the machine accepts coffee capsules.
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Water Level Indicator
yes
Water Level Indicator
yes
â–² Better than 40% of models
This coffee machine has a water level indicator. 39.8% of coffee machines have a water level indicator.
A water level indicator makes it easier to monitor the remaining reservoir water.
Water Filter
no
Water Filter
no
â–¼ Worse than 36% of models
This coffee machine does not have a water filter. 35.9% of coffee machines have a water filter.
A water filter can improve water quality and reduce the need for frequent descaling.
Descaling Program
no
Descaling Program
no
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
This coffee machine does not have a descaling programme. 66.8% of coffee machines have a descaling programme.
A descaling program simplifies maintenance by guiding the machine through limescale removal.
Cleaning Alert
yes
Cleaning Alert
yes
â–² Better than 40% of models
This coffee machine alerts you when cleaning is needed. 40.3% of coffee machines offer cleaning alerts.
A cleaning alert reminds you when routine machine cleaning is due.
Automatic Milk Circuit Cleaning
no
Automatic Milk Circuit Cleaning
no
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This coffee machine does not clean its milk circuit automatically. 21.7% of coffee machines offer automatic milk circuit cleaning.
Automatic milk-circuit cleaning simplifies hygiene after preparing milk drinks.
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Built-in Installation
no
Color
Silver
Vintage Look
no
Vintage Look
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This coffee machine does not have vintage styling. 12.6% of coffee machines have this look.
A vintage look describes a deliberately retro or classic machine design rather than a modern aesthetic.
Housing Material
Stainless Steel
Drip Tray Material
Stainless Steel
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BEEM ESPRESSO-ULTIMATE vs the average coffee machine

246810TotalPerformanceCoffee PreparationFeaturesDesign
  • 5 bar higher pump pressure
    Pump Pressure
    20 bar
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <15 bar – >19 bar
    This coffee machine delivers higher pump pressure than the average coffee machine (20 bar vs 15 bar).
    The listed pump pressure is not necessarily the same as extraction pressure.
    20 bar vs 15 bar
  • 22 more grind settings
    Number of Grinding Settings
    30
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <3 – >13
    This coffee machine provides finer control over grind size than the average coffee machine (30 vs 8).
    More grind settings allow finer adjustment of the coffee grind.
    30 vs 8
  • Has PID temperature control
    PID Controller
    yes
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This coffee machine has PID temperature control, while the average coffee machine does not. 6.8% of coffee machines have this feature.
    PID control can improve temperature stability during brewing.
  • Has a portafilter
    Portafilter
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This coffee machine has a portafilter, while the average coffee machine does not. 36.8% of coffee machines have a portafilter.
    A portafilter supports brewing through a filter basket with ground coffee or compatible pods.
  • Has a steam wand
    Steam Wand
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This coffee machine has a steam wand, while the average coffee machine does not. 48.4% of coffee machines have a steam wand.
    A steam wand allows manual milk steaming and foam-texture control.
  • Has a cup warmer
    Cup Warmer
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This coffee machine has a cup warmer, while the average coffee machine does not. 41.3% of coffee machines have this feature.
    A cup warmer helps preheat cups before brewing.
  • 3 more drink recipes
    Number of Specialty Drinks
    6
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <1 – >21
    This coffee machine offers a wider variety of preset drinks than the average coffee machine (6 vs 3).
    More specialty-drink options provide a wider choice of preset beverages.
    6 vs 3
  • 85 mm narrower body
    Width
    139.00 mm
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <129 mm – >299 mm
    This coffee machine takes up less counter width than the average coffee machine (139 mm vs 224 mm).
    Width affects how much counter space the machine needs.
    139.00 mm vs 224.00 mm
  • 45.5% cheaper
    BEEM ESPRESSO-ULTIMATE is cheaper than the average coffee machine (£110 vs £160).
    £110 vs £160
  • 2.3% better value for money
    BEEM ESPRESSO-ULTIMATE has better value for money than the average coffee machine (7.39 vs 7.2).
    7.39 vs 7.22
  • 5 bar higher pump pressure
    Pump Pressure
    20 bar
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <15 bar – >19 bar
    This coffee machine delivers higher pump pressure than the average coffee machine (20 bar vs 15 bar).
    The listed pump pressure is not necessarily the same as extraction pressure.
    20 bar vs 15 bar
  • 22 more grind settings
    Number of Grinding Settings
    30
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <3 – >13
    This coffee machine provides finer control over grind size than the average coffee machine (30 vs 8).
    More grind settings allow finer adjustment of the coffee grind.
    30 vs 8
  • Has PID temperature control
    PID Controller
    yes
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This coffee machine has PID temperature control, while the average coffee machine does not. 6.8% of coffee machines have this feature.
    PID control can improve temperature stability during brewing.
  • 50 W higher power
    Power
    1,450 W
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <1k W – >1.5k W
    This coffee machine offers higher heating power than the average coffee machine (1450 W vs 1400 W).
    Higher wattage generally supports faster heating but may increase energy use.
    1,450 W vs 1,400 W
  • Has a portafilter
    Portafilter
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This coffee machine has a portafilter, while the average coffee machine does not. 36.8% of coffee machines have a portafilter.
    A portafilter supports brewing through a filter basket with ground coffee or compatible pods.
  • Has a steam wand
    Steam Wand
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This coffee machine has a steam wand, while the average coffee machine does not. 48.4% of coffee machines have a steam wand.
    A steam wand allows manual milk steaming and foam-texture control.
  • 3 more drink recipes
    Number of Specialty Drinks
    6
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <1 – >21
    This coffee machine offers a wider variety of preset drinks than the average coffee machine (6 vs 3).
    More specialty-drink options provide a wider choice of preset beverages.
    6 vs 3
  • Has a pressure gauge
    Pressure Gauge
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This coffee machine has a pressure gauge, while the average coffee machine does not. 8.7% of coffee machines have a pressure gauge.
    A pressure gauge displays brewing pressure for more direct control.
  • Has a cup warmer
    Cup Warmer
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This coffee machine has a cup warmer, while the average coffee machine does not. 41.3% of coffee machines have this feature.
    A cup warmer helps preheat cups before brewing.
  • 85 mm narrower body
    Width
    139.00 mm
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <129 mm – >299 mm
    This coffee machine takes up less counter width than the average coffee machine (139 mm vs 224 mm).
    Width affects how much counter space the machine needs.
    139.00 mm vs 224.00 mm
  • 21 mm shorter body
    Height
    304.00 mm
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <251 mm – >385 mm
    This coffee machine has a lower profile under overhead cabinets than the average coffee machine (304 mm vs 325 mm).
    Height affects overhead clearance and cabinet placement.
    304.00 mm vs 325.00 mm
  • 13.3% lighter body
    Weight
    3.900 kg
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <2.29 kg – >10.5 kg
    This coffee machine is lighter and easier to move than the average coffee machine (3.9 kg vs 4.5 kg).
    Lower weight can make the machine easier to move, while higher weight may indicate a more substantial build.
    3.900 kg vs 4.500 kg
  • 18 mm shallower depth
    Depth
    312.00 mm
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <245 mm – >452 mm
    This coffee machine requires less counter depth than the average coffee machine (312 mm vs 330 mm).
    Depth affects front-to-back counter space and placement clearance.
    312.00 mm vs 330.00 mm
  • 40.5% more compact volume
    Volume
    13,183.9 cm³
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <0.7 cm³ – >2 cm³
    This coffee machine takes up less overall space than the average coffee machine (13183.9 cm³ vs 22143 cm³).
    13,183.9 cm³ vs 22,143 cm³
  • 1 fewer boilers
    Number of Boilers
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This coffee machine has fewer independent heating circuits than the average coffee machine (0 vs 1).
    Multiple boilers can support brewing and steaming with less interruption.
    0 vs 1
  • No descaling programme
    Descaling Program
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This coffee machine does not have a descaling programme, while the average coffee machine does. 66.6% of coffee machines have a descaling programme.
    A descaling program simplifies maintenance by guiding the machine through limescale removal.
  • Fixed cup clearance
    Adjustable Cup Clearance
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This coffee machine does not have adjustable cup clearance, while the average coffee machine does. 67.3% of coffee machines have this feature.
    Adjustable cup clearance allows the dispensing area or support to accommodate different cup heights.
  • No overheat protection
    Overheat Protection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This coffee machine does not have overheat protection, while the average coffee machine does. 87.9% of coffee machines have overheat protection.
    Overheat protection helps prevent unsafe temperatures during operation.
  • 0.4 L smaller water tank
    Water Container Capacity
    1.000 L
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <0.7 L – >2 L
    This coffee machine has a smaller water reservoir than the average coffee machine (1 L vs 1.4 L).
    A larger water tank reduces how often it needs to be refilled.
    1.000 L vs 1.400 L
  • No sleep mode
    Sleep Mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    This coffee machine does not have a sleep mode, while the average coffee machine does. 85.4% of coffee machines have a sleep mode.
    Sleep mode reduces energy use while the machine is not being used.
  • 52.4% less popular
    BEEM ESPRESSO-ULTIMATE is less popular than the average coffee machine (5 vs 7.6).
    5 vs 7.62
  • 52.4% less popular
    BEEM ESPRESSO-ULTIMATE is less popular than the average coffee machine (5 vs 7.6).
    5 vs 7.62
  • 1 fewer boilers
    Number of Boilers
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This coffee machine has fewer independent heating circuits than the average coffee machine (0 vs 1).
    Multiple boilers can support brewing and steaming with less interruption.
    0 vs 1
  • 0.4 L smaller water tank
    Water Container Capacity
    1.000 L
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <0.7 L – >2 L
    This coffee machine has a smaller water reservoir than the average coffee machine (1 L vs 1.4 L).
    A larger water tank reduces how often it needs to be refilled.
    1.000 L vs 1.400 L
  • No descaling programme
    Descaling Program
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This coffee machine does not have a descaling programme, while the average coffee machine does. 66.6% of coffee machines have a descaling programme.
    A descaling program simplifies maintenance by guiding the machine through limescale removal.
  • No overheat protection
    Overheat Protection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This coffee machine does not have overheat protection, while the average coffee machine does. 87.9% of coffee machines have overheat protection.
    Overheat protection helps prevent unsafe temperatures during operation.
  • No sleep mode
    Sleep Mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    This coffee machine does not have a sleep mode, while the average coffee machine does. 85.4% of coffee machines have a sleep mode.
    Sleep mode reduces energy use while the machine is not being used.
  • Fixed cup clearance
    Adjustable Cup Clearance
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This coffee machine does not have adjustable cup clearance, while the average coffee machine does. 67.3% of coffee machines have this feature.
    Adjustable cup clearance allows the dispensing area or support to accommodate different cup heights.

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What we like about BEEM ESPRESSO-ULTIMATE

  • Compact format ideal for smaller or single households
  • Delivers a perfect, thick crema using a 20-bar pump pressure system
  • Pre-brew system evenly moistens coffee grounds for optimal aroma extraction
  • Fast heating times driven by a high-quality thermoblock system
  • Equipped with a highly functional passive cup-warming plate on top
  • Easy to clean due to a removable drip tray and a detachable 1-liter water tank
  • Swiveling steam nozzle quickly prepares milk foam for cappuccinos and lattes
  • Corrosion-free and taste-neutral water flow via a stainless steel water pipe

What we don't like about BEEM ESPRESSO-ULTIMATE

  • Lacks an integrated physical temperature display or needle thermometer gauge
  • Relies on a high amount of plastic components in its outer construction to save weight
  • No built-in automated extraction shut-off, requiring manual shot stopping
  • Does not support an integrated water filter within the reservoir

Verdict

The BEEM ESPRESSO-ULTIMATE is a compact, 1450-watt semi-automatic portafilter machine designed for small households, featuring a high-performance 20-bar ULKA pump and a fast-heating thermoblock system with a corrosion-free stainless steel line. Its standout characteristics include an intuitive touch display, a pre-infusion system to optimize aroma extraction, and a 1-litre removable water tank, along with a swivelling steam nozzle for crafting milk-based drinks like lattes and cappuccinos. Major pros include its space-saving slim design (13.9 cm wide), consistent temperature control via a PCB system, and integrated cup warming plate. On the downside, the high 20-bar pressure may lead to 'channeling' during extraction if not carefully managed, and the smaller 1-litre capacity requires more frequent refilling for high-volume use.

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