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KOTLIE EM-308A review: 75 specs compared

Avg. price:~£9Type:?Water Container Capacity:1.000 LPump Pressure:19 barBuilt-in Coffee Grinder:noAutomatic Milk Frother:no

KOTLIE EM-308A Review: Compare 75 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

KOTLIE EM-308A
7.1/10

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 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–² Better than 65% of models
Score components

45%

6.8

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%

6.8

User score

â–²Better than 65% of coffee machines
8.0

Value for money

Value for money
8.0/ 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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★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

★Better than 92%
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 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–² Better than 71% of models
Score components

35%

6.5

Performance

25%

5.9

Coffee Preparation

25%

7.2

Features

15%

8.7

Design

â–²Better than 71%
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Reviews score

Reviews 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. 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
6.8

User score

User score
6.8/ 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
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6.8

Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.3 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

70%

8.7

Rating

30%

6.3

Popularity

â–¼Worse 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 KOTLIE EM-308A

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 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–² Better than 71% of models
Score components:

35%

6.5

Performance

25%

5.9

Coffee Preparation

25%

7.2

Features

15%

8.7

Design

6.8
Reviews score
7.7
User score
6.8
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Score components:

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

8.0
Power
1,400 W
Market range: <1k W – >1.5k W
This coffee machine provides 1,400 W of heating power, which is higher than the power of 47.3% of coffee machines and equal to that of 8.6% of coffee machines.
Water Container Capacity
1 L
Market range: <0.7 L – >2 L
This coffee machine holds up to 1 L in its water tank, which is smaller than 68% of coffee machines and equal to that of 8.5% of coffee machines.
Pump Pressure
19 bar
Market range: <15 bar – >19 bar
This coffee machine delivers 19 bar of pump pressure, which is higher than the pump pressure of 71% of coffee machines and equal to that of 20% of coffee machines.
Heating Time
?
Heating System
?
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Type
?
Works with Powdered Coffee
yes
This coffee machine accepts ground coffee. 48% of coffee machines accept ground coffee.
Works with ESE Pods
yes
This coffee machine accepts ESE pods. 79.8% of coffee machines accept ESE pods.
Works with Capsules
yes
This coffee machine accepts coffee capsules. 68% of coffee machines accept coffee capsules.
Capsule System
Multi-system
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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
yes
This coffee machine alerts you when cleaning is needed. 39.1% 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
?
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KOTLIE EM-308A vs the average coffee machine

246810TotalPerformanceCoffee PreparationFeaturesDesign
  • 4 bar higher pump pressure
    This coffee machine delivers higher pump pressure than the average coffee machine (19 bar vs 15 bar).
    19 bar vs 15 bar
  • Dedicated cappuccino programme
    This coffee machine has a cappuccino programme, while the average coffee machine does not. 26% of coffee machines have a cappuccino programme.
  • Has a touchscreen
    This coffee machine has a touchscreen, while the average coffee machine does not. 12.9% of coffee machines have this feature.
  • Adjustable coffee temperature
    This coffee machine lets you adjust the coffee temperature, while the average coffee machine does not. 37.9% of coffee machines offer coffee temperature adjustment.
  • Accepts coffee capsules
    This coffee machine accepts coffee capsules, while the average coffee machine does not. 32.1% of coffee machines accept coffee capsules.
  • Accepts ESE pods
    This coffee machine accepts ESE pods, while the average coffee machine does not. 20.3% of coffee machines accept ESE pods.
  • 13.33x cheaper
    KOTLIE EM-308A is cheaper than the average coffee machine (£9 vs £120).
    £9 vs £120
  • 4.8% better value for money
    KOTLIE EM-308A has better value for money than the average coffee machine (7.97 vs 7.6).
    7.97 vs 7.61
  • 13.33x cheaper
    KOTLIE EM-308A is cheaper than the average coffee machine (£9 vs £120).
    £9 vs £120
  • 4.8% better value for money
    KOTLIE EM-308A has better value for money than the average coffee machine (7.97 vs 7.6).
    7.97 vs 7.61
  • 4 bar higher pump pressure
    This coffee machine delivers higher pump pressure than the average coffee machine (19 bar vs 15 bar).
    19 bar vs 15 bar
  • Dedicated cappuccino programme
    This coffee machine has a cappuccino programme, while the average coffee machine does not. 26% of coffee machines have a cappuccino programme.
  • Adjustable coffee temperature
    This coffee machine lets you adjust the coffee temperature, while the average coffee machine does not. 37.9% of coffee machines offer coffee temperature adjustment.
  • Accepts coffee capsules
    This coffee machine accepts coffee capsules, while the average coffee machine does not. 32.1% of coffee machines accept coffee capsules.
  • Accepts ESE pods
    This coffee machine accepts ESE pods, while the average coffee machine does not. 20.3% of coffee machines accept ESE pods.
  • Has a touchscreen
    This coffee machine has a touchscreen, while the average coffee machine does not. 12.9% of coffee machines have this feature.
  • 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.
  • 0.25 L smaller water tank
    This coffee machine has a smaller water reservoir than the average coffee machine (1 L vs 1.25 L).
    1.000 L vs 1.25 L
  • 10.5% lower user score
    User score
    6.8/ 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–¼ Worse than 70% of models

    6.8

    Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.3 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.7

    Rating

    30%

    6.3

    Popularity

    6.8 vs 7.6
  • 10.5% lower user score
    User score
    6.8/ 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–¼ Worse than 70% of models

    6.8

    Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.3 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.7

    Rating

    30%

    6.3

    Popularity

    6.8 vs 7.6
  • 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).
    1.000 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.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about KOTLIE EM-308A

  • A touch screen makes the settings quick to change.
  • You can set the coffee temperature to your own taste.
  • At 19 bar, the pump has enough pressure for a strong cup.
  • It takes powdered coffee, capsules and ESE pods.
  • A see-through tank shows the water level at a glance.
  • Sleep mode and automatic shutdown save power when idle.

What customers don't like about KOTLIE EM-308A

  • There is no milk frother, so milk drinks need a separate frother or a jug.
  • There is no steam wand, so you cannot steam milk at home.
  • The drip tray gives no warning when it is full.
  • There is no PID controller, so the water temperature is less exact.
  • There is no two-cup function, so two drinks take two runs.

Verdict

The touch screen is the first thing you notice on the KOTLIE EM-308A, and it is less common on machines like this one. The 19 bar pump and 1400 W heater give a strong, hot shot, and you can change the coffee temperature to suit your taste. It takes powdered coffee, capsules and ESE pods, so you are not tied to one type of coffee. The tank is see-through and comes out for filling, so you can check the level at a glance. Sleep mode, overheat protection and automatic shutdown cut down on wasted power and keep it safe. There is no milk frother, and the drip tray gives no warning when it is full. It suits someone who likes a touch screen and wants to try different coffee types without buying a new machine.

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