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Breville VCF155 review: 75 specs compared

Avg. price:~£55Type:Espresso MachineWater Container Capacity:0.625 LPump Pressure:N/A barBuilt-in Coffee Grinder:noAutomatic Milk Frother:yes

Breville VCF155 Review: Compare 75 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Breville VCF155
6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 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
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â–¼ Worse than 76% 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%

8.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 76% of coffee machines
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 10
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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–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 58%
5.3

Technical score

Technical score
5.3/ 10
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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
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â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

35%

3.2

Performance

25%

5.7

Coffee Preparation

25%

6.5

Features

15%

7.3

Design

â–¼Worse than 91%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
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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
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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
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 10
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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
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â–² Better than 70% of models

70%

8.6

Rating

30%

8.8

Popularity

â–²Better than 70%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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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 Breville VCF155

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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components:

35%

3.2

Performance

25%

5.7

Coffee Preparation

25%

6.5

Features

15%

7.3

Design

5.3
Reviews score
7.7
User score
8.7
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 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–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components:

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

7.6
Power
700 W
Market range: <1k W – >1.5k W
This coffee machine provides 700 W of heating power, which is lower than the power of 95.7% of coffee machines.
Water Container Capacity
0.625 L
Market range: <0.7 L – >2 L
This coffee machine holds up to 0.625 L in its water tank, which is smaller than 93% of coffee machines.
Pump Pressure
N/A
Heating Time
?
Heating System
?
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Type
Espresso Machine
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
yes
This coffee machine cleans its milk circuit automatically. 81.9% of coffee machines offer automatic milk circuit cleaning.
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Built-in Installation
no
Color
Grey
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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Breville VCF155 vs the average coffee machine

246810TotalPerformanceCoffee PreparationFeaturesDesign
  • Automatic milk frothing
    This coffee machine has an automatic milk frother, while the average coffee machine does not. 24.1% of coffee machines have an automatic milk frother.
  • Cleans the milk circuit automatically
    This coffee machine cleans its milk circuit automatically, while the average coffee machine does not. 18.2% of coffee machines offer automatic milk circuit cleaning.
  • Has a portafilter
    This coffee machine has a portafilter, while the average coffee machine does not. 32.7% of coffee machines have a portafilter.
  • 14.5% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 70% of models

    70%

    8.6

    Rating

    30%

    8.8

    Popularity

    8.7 vs 7.6
  • 2.18x cheaper
    Breville VCF155 is cheaper than the average coffee machine (£55 vs £120).
    £55 vs £120
  • 14.5% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 70% of models

    70%

    8.6

    Rating

    30%

    8.8

    Popularity

    8.7 vs 7.6
  • 2.18x cheaper
    Breville VCF155 is cheaper than the average coffee machine (£55 vs £120).
    £55 vs £120
  • Automatic milk frothing
    This coffee machine has an automatic milk frother, while the average coffee machine does not. 24.1% of coffee machines have an automatic milk frother.
  • Has a portafilter
    This coffee machine has a portafilter, while the average coffee machine does not. 32.7% of coffee machines have a portafilter.
  • Cleans the milk circuit automatically
    This coffee machine cleans its milk circuit automatically, while the average coffee machine does not. 18.2% of coffee machines offer automatic milk circuit cleaning.
  • 700 W lower power
    This coffee machine offers lower heating power than the average coffee machine (700 W vs 1,400 W).
    700 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.
  • 0.63 L smaller water tank
    This coffee machine has a smaller water reservoir than the average coffee machine (0.6 L vs 1.25 L).
    0.625 L vs 1.25 L
  • 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.
  • 0.5% worse value for money
    Breville VCF155 has worse value for money than the average coffee machine (7.57 vs 7.6).
    7.57 vs 7.61
  • 0.5% worse value for money
    Breville VCF155 has worse value for money than the average coffee machine (7.57 vs 7.6).
    7.57 vs 7.61
  • 700 W lower power
    This coffee machine offers lower heating power than the average coffee machine (700 W vs 1,400 W).
    700 W vs 1,400 W
  • 0.63 L smaller water tank
    This coffee machine has a smaller water reservoir than the average coffee machine (0.6 L vs 1.25 L).
    0.625 L vs 1.25 L
  • 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.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Breville VCF155

  • The automatic milk frother takes care of milk drinks.
  • Automatic milk circuit cleaning saves time after each drink.
  • The portafilter lets you use ground coffee.
  • It works with powdered coffee.
  • Sleep mode saves power when it sits idle.
  • Overheat protection and automatic shutdown add safety.

What customers don't like about Breville VCF155

  • 700 W is low, so brewing is not fast.
  • A 0.625 L tank means refilling often.
  • There is no display to show what the machine is doing.
  • There is no descaling program, so you track descaling yourself.
  • It has no two-cup function and does not take capsules.

Verdict

Automatic milk frothing is the reason to look at the Breville VCF155, and it handles that job for you. It also cleans its own milk circuit, which saves a fair amount of fuss after each drink. The portafilter takes ground coffee, and powdered coffee works too. Sleep mode and an automatic shutdown help it use less power when you forget about it. The trade-offs are the power and the tank. At 700 W and with a 0.625 L tank, it is a small machine, and there is no display to show you what it is doing. It has no descaling program either, so you need to remember that yourself. It suits someone who wants milk coffee at home, is happy with a simple machine, and does not mind keeping track of cleaning and descaling.

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