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KOTLIE CM5403F-GS Review | 73 Data compared

Avg. price:~£80Type:Fully Automatic Espresso MachineWater Container Capacity:1.500 LPump Pressure:20 barBuilt-in Coffee Grinder:noAutomatic Milk Frother:no

KOTLIE CM5403F-GS Review: Compare 73 technical specifications and expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

6.8

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the coffee machine's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best coffee machines on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 62% of models
Score components

95%

6.8

Technical score

5%

7.0

Review score

Review score 5% · 7.0 · no independent reviews yet
Until reviews appear, its review part counts as 7/10. Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 5%, technical score 95%.
▲Better than 62% of coffee-machines
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance across brewing and drink preparation, coffee formats, maintenance and convenience, and design and dimensions.
When it matters
When you want to compare coffee machines based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 62% of models
Score components

35%

7.0

Performance

25%

5.4

Coffee Preparation

25%

7.0

Features

15%

8.6

Design

▲Better than 62% of coffee-machines
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Review score

Review 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.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 5% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 2 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet, so its review part counts as 7/10.
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
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Technical Specifications of coffee machine KOTLIE CM5403F-GS

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance across brewing and drink preparation, coffee formats, maintenance and convenience, and design and dimensions.
When it matters
When you want to compare coffee machines based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 62% of models
Score components:

35%

7.0

Performance

25%

5.4

Coffee Preparation

25%

7.0

Features

15%

8.6

Design

6.8
Review score
Review 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.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 5% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 2 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet, so its review part counts as 7/10.
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
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Popularity
Popularity
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the coffee machine.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 64% of models
Popularity:
KOTLIE CM5403F-GS has a popularity of 7 points, which is lower than 62.1% of coffee machines.
7.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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
▲ Better than 78% of models
Score components:

60%

6.8

Overall score

40%

9.7

Price

7.7
Power
1,100 W
Power
1,100 W
▼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <1k W – >1.5k W
This coffee machine provides 1,100 W of heating power, which is lower than the power of 78.1% of coffee machines and equal to that of 8.5% of coffee machines.
Higher wattage generally supports faster heating but may increase energy use.
Water Container Capacity
1.5 L
Water Container Capacity
1.5 L
▲ Better than 54% of models
Market range: <0.7 L – >2 L
This coffee machine holds up to 1.5 L in its water tank, which is larger than 54.4% of coffee machines and equal to that of 8.5% of coffee machines.
A larger water tank reduces how often it needs to be refilled.
Pump Pressure
20 bar
Pump Pressure
20 bar
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <15 bar – >19 bar
This coffee machine delivers 20 bar of pump pressure, which is higher than the pump pressure of 90.5% of coffee machines and equal to that of 9.6% of coffee machines.
The listed pump pressure is not necessarily the same as extraction pressure.
Heating Time
?
Heating System
Boiler
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Type
Fully Automatic Espresso Machine
Works with Powdered Coffee
yes
Works with Powdered Coffee
yes
▲ Better than 40% of models
This coffee machine accepts ground coffee. 40.3% of coffee machines accept ground coffee.
Compatibility with powdered coffee allows use of pre-ground coffee.
Works with Beans
no
Works with Beans
no
▼ Worse than 38% of models
This coffee machine does not accept whole coffee beans. 38.1% of coffee machines accept whole coffee beans.
Bean compatibility indicates whether the machine can brew from whole coffee beans.
Works with ESE Pods
yes
Works with ESE Pods
yes
▲ Better than 76% of models
This coffee machine accepts ESE pods. 76% of coffee machines accept ESE pods.
ESE pod compatibility allows use of standard Easy Serving Espresso pods.
Works with Capsules
no
Works with Capsules
no
▼ Worse than 29% of models
This coffee machine does not accept coffee capsules. 28.6% of coffee machines accept coffee capsules.
Capsule compatibility indicates whether the machine accepts coffee capsules.
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Water Level Indicator
yes
Water Level Indicator
yes
▲ Better than 40% of models
This coffee machine has a water level indicator. 39.8% of coffee machines have a water level indicator.
A water level indicator makes it easier to monitor the remaining reservoir water.
Water Filter
no
Water Filter
no
▼ Worse than 36% of models
This coffee machine does not have a water filter. 35.9% of coffee machines have a water filter.
A water filter can improve water quality and reduce the need for frequent descaling.
Descaling Program
yes
Descaling Program
yes
▲ Better than 34% of models
This coffee machine has a descaling programme. 33.5% of coffee machines have a descaling programme.
A descaling program simplifies maintenance by guiding the machine through limescale removal.
Cleaning Alert
no
Cleaning Alert
no
▼ Worse than 60% of models
This coffee machine does not alert you when cleaning is needed. 60% of coffee machines offer cleaning alerts.
A cleaning alert reminds you when routine machine cleaning is due.
Automatic Milk Circuit Cleaning
no
Automatic Milk Circuit Cleaning
no
▼ Worse than 22% of models
This coffee machine does not clean its milk circuit automatically. 21.7% of coffee machines offer automatic milk circuit cleaning.
Automatic milk-circuit cleaning simplifies hygiene after preparing milk drinks.
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Built-in Installation
no
Color
Silver
Vintage Look
no
Vintage Look
no
▼ Worse than 13% of models
This coffee machine does not have vintage styling. 12.6% of coffee machines have this look.
A vintage look describes a deliberately retro or classic machine design rather than a modern aesthetic.
Housing Material
Stainless Steel
Drip Tray Material
Stainless Steel
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KOTLIE CM5403F-GS vs the average coffee machine

246810TotalPerformanceCoffee PreparationFeaturesDesign
  • 5 bar higher pump pressure
    Pump Pressure
    20 bar
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <15 bar – >19 bar
    This coffee machine delivers higher pump pressure than the average coffee machine (20 bar vs 15 bar).
    The listed pump pressure is not necessarily the same as extraction pressure.
    20 bar vs 15 bar
  • Has a touchscreen
    Touch Screen
    yes
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    This coffee machine has a touchscreen, while the average coffee machine does not. 15% of coffee machines have this feature.
    A touch screen allows settings or controls to be selected directly on the display surface.
  • Has a display
    Display
    yes
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    This coffee machine has a display, while the average coffee machine does not. 32.9% of coffee machines have this feature.
    A display provides visual machine status or settings information.
  • Has a portafilter
    Portafilter
    yes
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    This coffee machine has a portafilter, while the average coffee machine does not. 36.8% of coffee machines have a portafilter.
    A portafilter supports brewing through a filter basket with ground coffee or compatible pods.
  • Has a steam wand
    Steam Wand
    yes
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This coffee machine has a steam wand, while the average coffee machine does not. 48.4% of coffee machines have a steam wand.
    A steam wand allows manual milk steaming and foam-texture control.
  • Accepts universal capsules
    Compatible with Universal Capsules
    yes
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    This coffee machine accepts compatible universal capsules, while the average coffee machine does not. 10.9% of coffee machines accept universal capsules.
    Universal-capsule compatibility indicates support for capsules from multiple systems.
  • Accepts ESE pods
    Works with ESE Pods
    yes
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    This coffee machine accepts ESE pods, while the average coffee machine does not. 24.2% of coffee machines accept ESE pods.
    ESE pod compatibility allows use of standard Easy Serving Espresso pods.
  • Has a cup warmer
    Cup Warmer
    yes
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    This coffee machine has a cup warmer, while the average coffee machine does not. 41.3% of coffee machines have this feature.
    A cup warmer helps preheat cups before brewing.
  • 2x cheaper
    KOTLIE CM5403F-GS is cheaper than the average coffee machine (£80 vs £160).
    £80 vs £160
  • 6.7% better value for money
    KOTLIE CM5403F-GS has better value for money than the average coffee machine (7.71 vs 7.2).
    7.71 vs 7.22
  • 5 bar higher pump pressure
    Pump Pressure
    20 bar
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <15 bar – >19 bar
    This coffee machine delivers higher pump pressure than the average coffee machine (20 bar vs 15 bar).
    The listed pump pressure is not necessarily the same as extraction pressure.
    20 bar vs 15 bar
  • 0.1 L larger water tank
    Water Container Capacity
    1.500 L
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <0.7 L – >2 L
    This coffee machine has a larger water reservoir than the average coffee machine (1.5 L vs 1.4 L).
    A larger water tank reduces how often it needs to be refilled.
    1.500 L vs 1.400 L
  • Has a portafilter
    Portafilter
    yes
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    This coffee machine has a portafilter, while the average coffee machine does not. 36.8% of coffee machines have a portafilter.
    A portafilter supports brewing through a filter basket with ground coffee or compatible pods.
  • Has a steam wand
    Steam Wand
    yes
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This coffee machine has a steam wand, while the average coffee machine does not. 48.4% of coffee machines have a steam wand.
    A steam wand allows manual milk steaming and foam-texture control.
  • Accepts universal capsules
    Compatible with Universal Capsules
    yes
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    This coffee machine accepts compatible universal capsules, while the average coffee machine does not. 10.9% of coffee machines accept universal capsules.
    Universal-capsule compatibility indicates support for capsules from multiple systems.
  • Accepts ESE pods
    Works with ESE Pods
    yes
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    This coffee machine accepts ESE pods, while the average coffee machine does not. 24.2% of coffee machines accept ESE pods.
    ESE pod compatibility allows use of standard Easy Serving Espresso pods.
  • Has a cup warmer
    Cup Warmer
    yes
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    This coffee machine has a cup warmer, while the average coffee machine does not. 41.3% of coffee machines have this feature.
    A cup warmer helps preheat cups before brewing.
  • Has a touchscreen
    Touch Screen
    yes
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    This coffee machine has a touchscreen, while the average coffee machine does not. 15% of coffee machines have this feature.
    A touch screen allows settings or controls to be selected directly on the display surface.
  • Has a display
    Display
    yes
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    This coffee machine has a display, while the average coffee machine does not. 32.9% of coffee machines have this feature.
    A display provides visual machine status or settings information.
  • 50 mm shallower depth
    Depth
    280.00 mm
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <245 mm – >452 mm
    This coffee machine requires less counter depth than the average coffee machine (280 mm vs 330 mm).
    Depth affects front-to-back counter space and placement clearance.
    280.00 mm vs 330.00 mm
  • 2.2% lighter body
    Weight
    4.400 kg
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <2.29 kg – >10.5 kg
    This coffee machine is lighter and easier to move than the average coffee machine (4.4 kg vs 4.5 kg).
    Lower weight can make the machine easier to move, while higher weight may indicate a more substantial build.
    4.400 kg vs 4.500 kg
  • 300 W lower power
    Power
    1,100 W
    ▼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <1k W – >1.5k W
    This coffee machine offers lower heating power than the average coffee machine (1100 W vs 1400 W).
    Higher wattage generally supports faster heating but may increase energy use.
    1,100 W vs 1,400 W
  • No cleaning alerts
    Cleaning Alert
    no
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    This coffee machine does not alert you when cleaning is needed, while the average coffee machine does. 59.8% of coffee machines offer cleaning alerts.
    A cleaning alert reminds you when routine machine cleaning is due.
  • No hot water dispenser
    Hot Water Dispenser
    no
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    This coffee machine does not have a hot water dispenser, while the average coffee machine does. 57.6% of coffee machines have a hot water dispenser.
    A hot water dispenser supplies hot water for tea, coffee, or other drinks.
  • 10 min longer before shut-off
    Time Before Auto Switch-Off
    25 min
    ▼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <1 min – >30 min
    This coffee machine stays powered on longer before turning off than the average coffee machine (25 min vs 15 min).
    The switch-off timer controls how long the machine remains active before shutting down.
    25 min vs 15 min
  • 50 mm wider body
    Width
    274.00 mm
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <129 mm – >299 mm
    This coffee machine takes up more counter width than the average coffee machine (274 mm vs 224 mm).
    Width affects how much counter space the machine needs.
    274.00 mm vs 224.00 mm
  • 15 mm taller body
    Height
    340 mm
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <251 mm – >385 mm
    This coffee machine stands taller and requires more overhead clearance than the average coffee machine (340 mm vs 325 mm).
    Height affects overhead clearance and cabinet placement.
    340 mm vs 325.00 mm
  • 8.5% less popular
    KOTLIE CM5403F-GS is less popular than the average coffee machine (7.02 vs 7.6).
    7.02 vs 7.62
  • 17.8% bulkier volume
    Volume
    26,084.8 cm³
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <0.7 cm³ – >2 cm³
    This coffee machine takes up more overall space than the average coffee machine (26084.8 cm³ vs 22143 cm³).
    26,084.8 cm³ vs 22,143 cm³
  • 8.5% less popular
    KOTLIE CM5403F-GS is less popular than the average coffee machine (7.02 vs 7.6).
    7.02 vs 7.62
  • 300 W lower power
    Power
    1,100 W
    ▼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <1k W – >1.5k W
    This coffee machine offers lower heating power than the average coffee machine (1100 W vs 1400 W).
    Higher wattage generally supports faster heating but may increase energy use.
    1,100 W vs 1,400 W
  • No hot water dispenser
    Hot Water Dispenser
    no
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    This coffee machine does not have a hot water dispenser, while the average coffee machine does. 57.6% of coffee machines have a hot water dispenser.
    A hot water dispenser supplies hot water for tea, coffee, or other drinks.
  • No cleaning alerts
    Cleaning Alert
    no
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    This coffee machine does not alert you when cleaning is needed, while the average coffee machine does. 59.8% of coffee machines offer cleaning alerts.
    A cleaning alert reminds you when routine machine cleaning is due.
  • 10 min longer before shut-off
    Time Before Auto Switch-Off
    25 min
    ▼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <1 min – >30 min
    This coffee machine stays powered on longer before turning off than the average coffee machine (25 min vs 15 min).
    The switch-off timer controls how long the machine remains active before shutting down.
    25 min vs 15 min
  • 50 mm wider body
    Width
    274.00 mm
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <129 mm – >299 mm
    This coffee machine takes up more counter width than the average coffee machine (274 mm vs 224 mm).
    Width affects how much counter space the machine needs.
    274.00 mm vs 224.00 mm
  • 15 mm taller body
    Height
    340 mm
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <251 mm – >385 mm
    This coffee machine stands taller and requires more overhead clearance than the average coffee machine (340 mm vs 325 mm).
    Height affects overhead clearance and cabinet placement.
    340 mm vs 325.00 mm
  • 17.8% bulkier volume
    Volume
    26,084.8 cm³
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <0.7 cm³ – >2 cm³
    This coffee machine takes up more overall space than the average coffee machine (26084.8 cm³ vs 22143 cm³).
    26,084.8 cm³ vs 22,143 cm³

Third-party reviews

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What we like about KOTLIE CM5403F-GS

  • Versatile 4-in-1/5-in-1 compatibility (Nespresso, Dolce Gusto, K-Cup, ground coffee, ESE pods)
  • Produces good crema, often described as café-quality
  • Compact and space-saving design, ideal for small kitchens
  • Fast heating and brewing time (approx. 30 seconds)
  • Easy to clean, particularly with the stainless steel finish
  • Adjustable steam wand for milk frothing

What we don't like about KOTLIE CM5403F-GS

  • Steeper learning curve for mastering all functions
  • No dedicated capsule collection bin, leading to a messier experience than some pod machines
  • Small storage space for the multiple accessories
  • Some reports of reliability issues, such as mechanisms jamming
  • Can be louder than some competitors
  • The 1450W heating element requires consistent power

Verdict

The KOTLIE CM5403F-GS is an 1100-watt espresso machine featuring a 20-bar high-pressure professional pump, a 1.5-litre removable water tank, and an intuitive LED touch screen control panel with 5 keys. It operates at an optimal extraction temperature of 85°C and offers three versatile extraction modes, including 15-second single cup (50 ml), 25-second double cup (100 ml), and customizable volume settings, paired with a 6-speed adjustable steam wand for custom milk texturing. Key advantages include its rich crema production, consistent temperature control, dual reusable filters, and sleek, compact stainless steel design. However, notable drawbacks include its potential for minor internal clogs or water leakage over extended use, and reports of the buttons occasionally becoming unresponsive or failing if coffee residue accumulates around the touchscreen interface.

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