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Elite Gourmet EC140 review: 75 specs compared

Avg. price:~£55Type:?Water Container Capacity:?Pump Pressure:N/A barBuilt-in Coffee Grinder:noAutomatic Milk Frother:no

Elite Gourmet EC140 Review: Compare 75 technical specifications and 1 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Elite Gourmet EC140
5.7/10

Overall score

Score
5.7/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

45%

5.3

Technical score

20%

5.3

Reviews score

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 97% of coffee machines
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 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
▼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

▼Worse than 91%
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

35%

4.8

Performance

25%

4.4

Coffee Preparation

25%

5.8

Features

15%

6.8

Design

▼Worse than 92%
5.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
5.3/ 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 95% of models

5.3

Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 8.1 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.2

Average grade

20%

5.0

Popularity

Grades by review (1)
1 video: 8.0/10. We use 3 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.3: (8.0 × 1 + 8.3 × 2) ÷ 3 = 8.2. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
▼Worse than 95%
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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 96% of models

5.3

Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 8.3 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

70%

7.4

Rating

30%

8.6

Popularity

▼Worse than 96%
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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 Elite Gourmet EC140

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 92% of models
Score components:

35%

4.8

Performance

25%

4.4

Coffee Preparation

25%

5.8

Features

15%

6.8

Design

5.3
Reviews score
5.3
User score
5.3
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 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 91% of models
Score components:

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

7.0
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
?
Pump Pressure
N/A
Heating Time
?
Heating System
?
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Type
?
Works with Powdered Coffee
no
This coffee machine does not accept ground coffee. 52.1% 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
Stainless Steel
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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Elite Gourmet EC140 vs the average coffee machine

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  • 2.18x cheaper
    Elite Gourmet EC140 is cheaper than the average coffee machine (£55 vs £120).
    £55 vs £120
  • 2.18x cheaper
    Elite Gourmet EC140 is cheaper than the average coffee machine (£55 vs £120).
    £55 vs £120
  • 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 ground coffee support
    This coffee machine does not accept ground coffee, while the average coffee machine does. 52% of coffee machines accept ground coffee.
  • 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.
  • 28.4% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.3/ 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 95% of models

    5.3

    Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 8.1 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 video: 8.0/10. We use 3 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.3: (8.0 × 1 + 8.3 × 2) ÷ 3 = 8.2. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    5.3 vs 7.4
  • 28.4% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.3/ 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 95% of models

    5.3

    Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 8.1 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 video: 8.0/10. We use 3 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.3: (8.0 × 1 + 8.3 × 2) ÷ 3 = 8.2. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    5.3 vs 7.4
  • 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 7.8 is below the typical mark 8.3 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    7.4

    Rating

    30%

    8.6

    Popularity

    5.3 vs 7.6
  • 8.9% worse value for money
    Elite Gourmet EC140 has worse value for money than the average coffee machine (6.98 vs 7.6).
    6.98 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 ground coffee support
    This coffee machine does not accept ground coffee, while the average coffee machine does. 52% of coffee machines accept ground coffee.
  • 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.

Video reviews

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

8.0
Tested & True
≈ estimated
21/03/2025
Hands-on review · brewing test and parts check
Verdict
Elite Gourmet EC140 is a good little percolator that brews well, though the lid seal drips and a part came missing.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Elite Gourmet EC140

  • The coffee tastes good, according to reviewers.
  • The keep-warm function holds a pot hot for about two hours in tests.
  • It is simple to load and operate.
  • A light shows how far the brew has got.
  • The water tank comes out for easy filling.
  • Automatic shutdown switches it off by itself when it is done.

What customers don't like about Elite Gourmet EC140

  • The 1000 W power means the water takes longer to heat up.
  • The lid seal drips a little.
  • Grounds can get past the filter.
  • The cups are small compared with mugs.
  • There is no descaling program, so limescale cleaning is up to you.

Verdict

Plain drip coffee with no extras is the idea behind the Elite Gourmet EC140, and it covers the basics. Its 1000 W power is the trade-off, so the water takes its time before the first drop falls. Most of the design is simple. The water tank comes out for filling, and the machine shuts itself off when the job is done, which is a relief on busy mornings. The coffee tastes good to reviewers, and the keep-warm function holds a pot hot for about two hours in tests. It is a little rough around the edges, though. The lid seal can drip, and grounds sometimes slip past the filter. It suits a buyer who makes a pot or two a day and does not need settings or extras.

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