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Elite Gourmet EHC4128 review: 75 specs compared

Avg. price:~£110Type:?Water Container Capacity:?Pump Pressure:N/A barBuilt-in Coffee Grinder:noAutomatic Milk Frother:no

Elite Gourmet EHC4128 Review: Compare 75 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Elite Gourmet EHC4128
6.8/10

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 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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Score components

45%

5.9

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%

8.5

User score

â–¼Worse than 55% of coffee machines
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 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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â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

â–²Better than 57%
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 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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Score components

35%

6.1

Performance

25%

4.4

Coffee Preparation

25%

6.2

Features

15%

7.4

Design

â–¼Worse than 64%
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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
8.5

User score

User score
8.5/ 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 57% of models

70%

8.2

Rating

30%

9.3

Popularity

â–²Better than 57%
?

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 EHC4128

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components:

35%

6.1

Performance

25%

4.4

Coffee Preparation

25%

6.2

Features

15%

7.4

Design

5.9
Reviews score
7.7
User score
8.5
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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–² Better than 57% of models
Score components:

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

7.7
Power
?
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
?
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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Elite Gourmet EHC4128 vs the average coffee machine

246810TotalPerformanceCoffee PreparationFeaturesDesign
  • 11.8% higher user score
    User score
    8.5/ 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 57% of models

    70%

    8.2

    Rating

    30%

    9.3

    Popularity

    8.5 vs 7.6
  • 0.8% better value for money
    Elite Gourmet EHC4128 has better value for money than the average coffee machine (7.67 vs 7.6).
    7.67 vs 7.61
  • 9.1% cheaper
    Elite Gourmet EHC4128 is cheaper than the average coffee machine (£110 vs £120).
    £110 vs £120
  • 11.8% higher user score
    User score
    8.5/ 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 57% of models

    70%

    8.2

    Rating

    30%

    9.3

    Popularity

    8.5 vs 7.6
  • 0.8% better value for money
    Elite Gourmet EHC4128 has better value for money than the average coffee machine (7.67 vs 7.6).
    7.67 vs 7.61
  • 9.1% cheaper
    Elite Gourmet EHC4128 is cheaper than the average coffee machine (£110 vs £120).
    £110 vs £120
  • 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 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.
  • 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 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 Elite Gourmet EHC4128

  • One heating circuit keeps the workings simple.
  • A removable water tank makes refilling easy.
  • The transparent reservoir shows the water level at a glance.
  • Overheat protection switches the machine off if it runs too hot.
  • Automatic shutdown turns it off when you forget.
  • Sleep mode covers the quiet time between cups.

What customers don't like about Elite Gourmet EHC4128

  • No milk frother or steam wand, so milk drinks are up to you.
  • No built-in grinder, so you bring your own ground coffee.
  • It takes no capsules and no powdered coffee.
  • No cleaning alert, so you track the upkeep yourself.
  • No cappuccino or latte program.

Verdict

Plain and easy is the point of the Elite Gourmet EHC4128, a basic coffee machine for someone who wants a morning cup without fuss. It has one heating circuit and a removable water tank, so topping it up is quick. The transparent reservoir lets you see the water level. Overheat protection and automatic shutdown switch it off on their own, and sleep mode covers the gaps between cups. The trade-off is what it leaves out. There is no milk frother, no steam wand and no grinder, and it takes neither capsules nor powdered coffee. It is a sensible first machine for someone new to making coffee at home, and this one suits a buyer who wants a simple machine that stays out of the way and does not need milk drinks.

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