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CASABREWS CM5418 review: 75 specs compared

Avg. price:~£310Type:?Water Container Capacity:1.005 LPump Pressure:20 barBuilt-in Coffee Grinder:noAutomatic Milk Frother:no

CASABREWS CM5418 Review: Compare 75 technical specifications, 6 expert and video reviews and 1 best-of list to see how this product ranks in the Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

CASABREWS CM5418
7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 10
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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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▲ Better than 70% of models
Score components

45%

6.4

Technical score

20%

6.4

Reviews score

15%

8.4

List score

10%

8.9

Sentiment score

10%

9.0

User score

▲Better than 70% 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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▼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

8.6

Price

▼Worse than 58%
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 60% of models
Score components

35%

6.3

Performance

25%

5.7

Coffee Preparation

25%

6.6

Features

15%

7.1

Design

▲Better than 60%
6.4

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.4/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 72% of models

6.4

Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.1 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.0

Average grade

20%

8.3

Popularity

Grades by review (6)
6 videos, average 7.7/10. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
▼Worse than 72%
9.0

User score

User score
9.0/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 86% of models

70%

8.6

Rating

30%

10

Popularity

▲Better than 86%
8.4

List score

List score
8.4/ 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 (1)
List score: in 1 of 28 lists (4%)
▲Better than 86%
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Where to buy
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Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the CASABREWS CM5418

Based on 0 · 6

Reviewers praise the espresso taste and compact size, are split on the steam wand, and dislike the included accessories.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the CASABREWS CM5418

Based on 70 owners sharing their experience in online comments

53%positive13%mixed34%negative

Owners praise its tasty espresso and good value, while shot control, weak frothing, and reliability problems frustrate many.

What owners dislike

  • Owners say the machine can stop working after a few weeks or months, such as continuous pulling, error codes, or no water flow.9
  • Owners say shot volume is hard to control, often producing lungo-sized or uneven shots and requiring manual stopping to hit the right amount.5
  • Owners say shots often have little or no crema, even with the same beans and setup shown in videos.5
  • Owners say the machine sometimes stops pumping or dispensing water, leaving no pressure or no coffee at all.5
  • Owners say espresso comes out lukewarm, and some say the machine does not heat up properly.4
  • Owners say the milk frother heats milk but makes little or no foam.3
  • Owners say the machine vibrates strongly during shots, which knocks the cup off center and throws off weighing a shot on a scale.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of coffee machine CASABREWS CM5418

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 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
▲ Better than 60% of models
Score components:

35%

6.3

Performance

25%

5.7

Coffee Preparation

25%

6.6

Features

15%

7.1

Design

6.4
Reviews score
6.4
User score
9.0
List score
8.4
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

8.6

Price

7.6
Power
1,350 W
Market range: <1k W – >1.5k W
This coffee machine provides 1,350 W of heating power, which is lower than the power of 53.1% of coffee machines and equal to that of 6.1% of coffee machines.
Water Container Capacity
1.005 L
Market range: <0.7 L – >2 L
This coffee machine holds up to 1.005 L in its water tank, which is smaller than 67.8% of coffee machines.
Pump Pressure
20 bar
Market range: <15 bar – >19 bar
This coffee machine delivers 20 bar of pump pressure, which is higher than the pump pressure of 91.2% of coffee machines and equal to that of 8.8% of coffee machines.
Heating Time
?
Heating System
Thermoblock
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What reviewers say
Type
?
Works with Powdered Coffee
yes
This coffee machine accepts ground coffee. 48% of coffee machines accept ground coffee.
Works with 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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What reviewers say
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
?
Vintage Look
no
This coffee machine does not have vintage styling. 10.6% of coffee machines have this look.
Housing Material
?
Drip Tray Material
Stainless Steel
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What reviewers say

CASABREWS CM5418 vs the average coffee machine

246810TotalPerformanceCoffee PreparationFeaturesDesign
  • 5 bar higher pump pressure
    This coffee machine delivers higher pump pressure than the average coffee machine (20 bar vs 15 bar).
    20 bar vs 15 bar
  • Has a portafilter
    This coffee machine has a portafilter, while the average coffee machine does not. 32.7% of coffee machines have a portafilter.
  • Has a steam wand
    This coffee machine has a steam wand, while the average coffee machine does not. 39.7% of coffee machines have a steam wand.
  • 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.
  • Has a pressure gauge
    This coffee machine has a pressure gauge, while the average coffee machine does not. 7.4% of coffee machines have a pressure gauge.
  • 18.4% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 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
    ▲ Better than 86% of models

    70%

    8.6

    Rating

    30%

    10

    Popularity

    9.0 vs 7.6
  • 15.6% higher sentiment score
    8.9 vs 7.7
  • 18.4% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 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
    ▲ Better than 86% of models

    70%

    8.6

    Rating

    30%

    10

    Popularity

    9.0 vs 7.6
  • 15.6% higher sentiment score
    8.9 vs 7.7
  • 5 bar higher pump pressure
    This coffee machine delivers higher pump pressure than the average coffee machine (20 bar vs 15 bar).
    20 bar vs 15 bar
  • Has a portafilter
    This coffee machine has a portafilter, while the average coffee machine does not. 32.7% of coffee machines have a portafilter.
  • Has a steam wand
    This coffee machine has a steam wand, while the average coffee machine does not. 39.7% of coffee machines have a steam wand.
  • Has a pressure gauge
    This coffee machine has a pressure gauge, while the average coffee machine does not. 7.4% of coffee machines have a pressure gauge.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 0.25 L smaller water tank
    This coffee machine has a smaller water reservoir than the average coffee machine (1 L vs 1.25 L).
    1.005 L vs 1.25 L
  • 13.5% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.4/ 10
    ✕
    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
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models

    6.4

    Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.1 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.0

    Average grade

    20%

    8.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (6)
    6 videos, average 7.7/10. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    6.4 vs 7.4
  • 50 W lower power
    This coffee machine offers lower heating power than the average coffee machine (1,350 W vs 1,400 W).
    1,350 W vs 1,400 W
  • 2.58x more expensive
    CASABREWS CM5418 is more expensive than the average coffee machine (£310 vs £120).
    £310 vs £120
  • 1.2% lower list score
    List score
    8.4/ 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 (1)
    List score: in 1 of 28 lists (4%)
    8.4 vs 8.5
  • 13.5% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.4/ 10
    ✕
    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
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models

    6.4

    Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.1 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.0

    Average grade

    20%

    8.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (6)
    6 videos, average 7.7/10. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    6.4 vs 7.4
  • 2.58x more expensive
    CASABREWS CM5418 is more expensive than the average coffee machine (£310 vs £120).
    £310 vs £120
  • 1.2% lower list score
    List score
    8.4/ 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 (1)
    List score: in 1 of 28 lists (4%)
    8.4 vs 8.5
  • 0.1% worse value for money
    CASABREWS CM5418 has worse value for money than the average coffee machine (7.6 vs 7.6).
    7.6 vs 7.61
  • 0.25 L smaller water tank
    This coffee machine has a smaller water reservoir than the average coffee machine (1 L vs 1.25 L).
    1.005 L vs 1.25 L
  • 50 W lower power
    This coffee machine offers lower heating power than the average coffee machine (1,350 W vs 1,400 W).
    1,350 W vs 1,400 W
  • 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.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

7.0
Coffee Kev
≈ estimated
03/05/2025
Hands-on review · pressure, espresso and steaming tests
Verdict
CASABREWS CM5418 makes simple pressurized espresso from pre-ground coffee, but the Dedica remains the more reliable pick.
5.0
Tom's Coffee Corner
≈ estimated
16/01/2025
Hands-on review · build, espresso and steaming tests
Verdict
CASABREWS CM5418 works, but its cheap build and leaks make the Dedica the better pick.
9.0
Adventure Rocks
≈ estimated
13/03/2024
Hands-on review · espresso and cappuccino tests, RV use
Verdict
CASABREWS CM5418 is a consistent, good-tasting machine that suits RV owners and budget espresso beginners.
8.0
Cafelista_Coffee
≈ estimated
16/10/2026
Hands-on review · steam wand test and comparison with a rival
Verdict
CASABREWS CM5418 is a good starter espresso machine with a real steam wand, as long as you understand its limits.
9.0
No Garbage Life
≈ estimated
04/03/2026
First use · first brew, steaming and taste
Verdict
CASABREWS CM5418 impresses overall for an entry-level machine, though steam wand foam takes practice.
Hands-on video, no verdict
Hands-on video, no verdict
Overview video
Overview video

Third-party reviews

What customers like about CASABREWS CM5418

  • A 20 bar pump gives the pressure espresso needs.
  • A real steam wand lets you texture milk for cappuccinos.
  • A portafilter lets you learn espresso by hand.
  • The two-cup function makes two drinks in one go.
  • A pressure gauge shows the pressure while it brews.
  • Overheat protection and automatic shutdown add safety.

What customers don't like about CASABREWS CM5418

  • The steam wand needs a cool-down before the next shot.
  • The steam wand must be purged to avoid clogs.
  • There is no grinder, so you need pre-ground coffee.
  • The included baskets are pressurized, which limits espresso quality.
  • A milk pitcher is not included, so you may need to buy one.

Verdict

For someone just starting with espresso, the CASABREWS CM5418 is a sensible place to begin. Its 20 bar pump and 1350 W heater make pressurized espresso with pre-ground coffee, and a real steam wand lets you texture milk for cappuccinos. A two-cup function and a pressure gauge add some extras. The machine is compact and its parts are simple to clean, which suits a small kitchen. The trade-off is that it asks for your input. The steam wand needs a cool-down before the next shot and must be purged to stay clear. There is no grinder, and the included baskets are pressurized, which limits how good the espresso can get. It suits a buyer who wants to learn espresso by doing it and does not mind making adjustments.

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