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Bestron ACM900BW review: 75 specs compared

Avg. price:~£20Type:?Water Container Capacity:1.5 LPump Pressure:N/A barBuilt-in Coffee Grinder:noAutomatic Milk Frother:no

Bestron ACM900BW Review: Compare 75 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Bestron ACM900BW
6.3/10

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists, owners and ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 45%, Reviews score 20%, List score 15%, Sentiment score 10%, User score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

45%

5.3

Technical score

20%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.7, the mark of a weaker model in this category

15%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

5.3

User score

▼Worse than 89% of coffee machines
7.4

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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▼Worse than 75%
5.3

Technical score

Technical score
5.3/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 45% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

35%

4.7

Performance

25%

4.7

Coffee Preparation

25%

6.0

Features

15%

6.8

Design

▼Worse than 90%
?

Reviews score

Reviews 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. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
Share: Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.7.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
No expert tests yet
5.3

User score

User score
5.3/ 10
✕
What it is
How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.8, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
Share: User score counts 10% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 96% of models

5.3

Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 8.3 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

70%

8.3

Rating

30%

6.4

Popularity

▼Worse than 96%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 15% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Technical Specifications of coffee machine Bestron ACM900BW

Technical score
Technical score
5.3/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 45% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components:

35%

4.7

Performance

25%

4.7

Coffee Preparation

25%

6.0

Features

15%

6.8

Design

5.3
Reviews score
7.7
User score
5.3
List score
?
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components:

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.4
Power
1,000 W
Market range: <1k W – >1.5k W
This coffee machine provides 1,000 W of heating power, which is lower than the power of 87.7% of coffee machines and equal to that of 2.6% of coffee machines.
Water Container Capacity
1.5 L
Market range: <0.7 L – >2 L
This coffee machine holds up to 1.5 L in its water tank, which is larger than 59.7% of coffee machines and equal to that of 7.2% of coffee machines.
Pump Pressure
N/A
Heating Time
?
Heating System
?
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Type
?
Works with Powdered Coffee
yes
This coffee machine accepts ground coffee. 48% of coffee machines accept ground coffee.
Works with ESE Pods
no
This coffee machine does not accept ESE pods. 20.4% of coffee machines accept ESE pods.
Works with Capsules
no
This coffee machine does not accept coffee capsules. 32.2% of coffee machines accept coffee capsules.
Capsule System
N/A
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Water Level Indicator
?
Water Filter
no
This coffee machine does not have a water filter. 30% of coffee machines have a water filter.
Descaling Program
no
This coffee machine does not have a descaling programme. 69% of coffee machines have a descaling programme.
Cleaning Alert
no
This coffee machine does not alert you when cleaning is needed. 61.1% of coffee machines offer cleaning alerts.
Automatic Milk Circuit Cleaning
no
This coffee machine does not clean its milk circuit automatically. 18.3% of coffee machines offer automatic milk circuit cleaning.
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Built-in Installation
no
Color
black
Vintage Look
no
This coffee machine does not have vintage styling. 10.6% of coffee machines have this look.
Housing Material
?
Drip Tray Material
?
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Bestron ACM900BW vs the average coffee machine

246810TotalPerformanceCoffee PreparationFeaturesDesign
  • Has a cup warmer
    This coffee machine has a cup warmer, while the average coffee machine does not. 38% of coffee machines have this feature.
  • 0.25 L larger water tank
    This coffee machine has a larger water reservoir than the average coffee machine (1.5 L vs 1.25 L).
    1.5 L vs 1.25 L
  • 6x cheaper
    Bestron ACM900BW is cheaper than the average coffee machine (£20 vs £120).
    £20 vs £120
  • 6x cheaper
    Bestron ACM900BW is cheaper than the average coffee machine (£20 vs £120).
    £20 vs £120
  • 0.25 L larger water tank
    This coffee machine has a larger water reservoir than the average coffee machine (1.5 L vs 1.25 L).
    1.5 L vs 1.25 L
  • Has a cup warmer
    This coffee machine has a cup warmer, while the average coffee machine does not. 38% of coffee machines have this feature.
  • 400 W lower power
    This coffee machine offers lower heating power than the average coffee machine (1,000 W vs 1,400 W).
    1,000 W vs 1,400 W
  • Cannot brew two cups at once
    This coffee machine cannot brew two cups at once, while the average coffee machine can. 57.5% of coffee machines offer two-cup brewing.
  • No descaling programme
    This coffee machine does not have a descaling programme, while the average coffee machine does. 68.9% of coffee machines have a descaling programme.
  • No cleaning alerts
    This coffee machine does not alert you when cleaning is needed, while the average coffee machine does. 61% of coffee machines offer cleaning alerts.
  • Fixed cup clearance
    This coffee machine does not have adjustable cup clearance, while the average coffee machine does. 67.5% of coffee machines have this feature.
  • No hot water dispenser
    This coffee machine does not have a hot water dispenser, while the average coffee machine does. 50.5% of coffee machines have a hot water dispenser.
  • 30.3% lower user score
    User score
    5.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
    How we count it
    Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.8, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
    Share: User score counts 10% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 96% of models

    5.3

    Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 8.3 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.3

    Rating

    30%

    6.4

    Popularity

    5.3 vs 7.6
  • 3% worse value for money
    Bestron ACM900BW has worse value for money than the average coffee machine (7.39 vs 7.6).
    7.39 vs 7.61
  • 30.3% lower user score
    User score
    5.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
    How we count it
    Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.8, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
    Share: User score counts 10% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 96% of models

    5.3

    Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 8.3 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.3

    Rating

    30%

    6.4

    Popularity

    5.3 vs 7.6
  • 3% worse value for money
    Bestron ACM900BW has worse value for money than the average coffee machine (7.39 vs 7.6).
    7.39 vs 7.61
  • 400 W lower power
    This coffee machine offers lower heating power than the average coffee machine (1,000 W vs 1,400 W).
    1,000 W vs 1,400 W
  • No hot water dispenser
    This coffee machine does not have a hot water dispenser, while the average coffee machine does. 50.5% of coffee machines have a hot water dispenser.
  • Cannot brew two cups at once
    This coffee machine cannot brew two cups at once, while the average coffee machine can. 57.5% of coffee machines offer two-cup brewing.
  • No descaling programme
    This coffee machine does not have a descaling programme, while the average coffee machine does. 68.9% of coffee machines have a descaling programme.
  • No cleaning alerts
    This coffee machine does not alert you when cleaning is needed, while the average coffee machine does. 61% of coffee machines offer cleaning alerts.
  • Fixed cup clearance
    This coffee machine does not have adjustable cup clearance, while the average coffee machine does. 67.5% of coffee machines have this feature.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Bestron ACM900BW

  • The 1.5 L removable water tank means fewer refills.
  • It takes powdered coffee, so you can use the coffee you already have.
  • Overheat protection guards the machine when it runs hot.
  • Automatic shutdown switches it off after use.
  • Sleep mode lets it rest when it sits idle.
  • Few settings keep the controls simple to learn.

What customers don't like about Bestron ACM900BW

  • The 1000 W power makes brewing slower than with stronger machines.
  • There is no adjustable coffee temperature.
  • There is no descaling program or cleaning alert, so upkeep depends on you.
  • There is no drip tray full indicator, so the tray can overflow unnoticed.
  • There is no portafilter or steam wand, so milk-based drinks are not possible.

Verdict

For a simple machine that makes a few cups at a time, the Bestron ACM900BW is an easy pick if you are on a budget. Its 1.5 L water tank is removable and holds enough for several cups before you refill, and it also takes powdered coffee. The 1000 W power is the limit here, so brewing takes longer than with stronger machines. Overheat protection and automatic shutdown add some peace of mind, and a sleep mode turns it down when it sits idle. There is no display, no adjustable temperature and no descaling program, and the drip tray gives no warning when it is full. It suits someone who wants a basic machine for a kitchen or small office and does not need many settings.

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