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Lavazza A Modo Mio Tiny Review | 73 Data compared

Avg. price:~£80Type:Capsule Coffee MachineWater Container Capacity:0.6 LPump Pressure:15 barBuilt-in Coffee Grinder:noAutomatic Milk Frother:no

Lavazza A Modo Mio Tiny Review: Compare 73 technical specifications and 9 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

5.6

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 10
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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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Score components

95%

5.5

Technical score

5%

7.8

Review score ( 6 · 3)

Review score 5% · 7.8 · based on 9 independent reviews
Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 5%, technical score 95%. This model has enough reviews, so its review score is the weighted average of their grades. 1 more review is not scored yet.
▼Worse than 92% of coffee-machines
5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 10
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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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Score components

35%

5.7

Performance

25%

4.0

Coffee Preparation

25%

5.6

Features

15%

7.2

Design

▼Worse than 93% of coffee-machines
7.8

Review score

Review score
7.8/ 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.
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 (9)
6 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 3 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 5%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 1
✓ explicit
1
Video reviews 1
estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 57% of coffee-machines
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Technical Specifications of coffee machine Lavazza A Modo Mio Tiny

Technical score
Technical score
5.5/ 10
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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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Score components:

35%

5.7

Performance

25%

4.0

Coffee Preparation

25%

5.6

Features

15%

7.2

Design

5.5
Review score
Review score
7.8/ 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.
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 (9)
6 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 3 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 5%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 1
✓ explicit
1
Video reviews 1
estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
7.8
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 10
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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
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Popularity:
Lavazza A Modo Mio Tiny has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 91.8% of coffee machines.
10
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 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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Score components:

60%

5.6

Overall score

40%

9.7

Price

6.8
Power
1,450 W
Power
1,450 W
This coffee machine provides 1,450 W of heating power, which is higher than the power of 51.5% of coffee machines and equal to that of 23.6% of coffee machines.
Higher wattage generally supports faster heating but may increase energy use.
Water Container Capacity
0.6 L
Water Container Capacity
0.6 L
This coffee machine holds up to 0.6 L in its water tank, which is smaller than 93.7% of coffee machines and equal to that of 3.4% of coffee machines.
A larger water tank reduces how often it needs to be refilled.
Pump Pressure
15 bar
Pump Pressure
15 bar
This coffee machine delivers 15 bar of pump pressure, which is higher than the pump pressure of 9% of coffee machines and equal to that of 61% of coffee machines.
The listed pump pressure is not necessarily the same as extraction pressure.
Heating Time
30 s
Heating Time
30 s
This coffee machine is ready to brew in 30 s, which is faster than 55.5% of coffee machines and equal to that of 19.9% of coffee machines.
A shorter heating time means the machine is ready to use sooner.
Heating System
Thermoblock
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What reviewers say
Type
Capsule Coffee Machine
Works with Powdered Coffee
no
Works with Powdered Coffee
no
This coffee machine does not accept ground coffee. 60% of coffee machines accept ground coffee.
Compatibility with powdered coffee allows use of pre-ground coffee.
Works with Beans
no
Works with Beans
no
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
no
Works with ESE Pods
no
This coffee machine does not accept ESE pods. 24.3% of coffee machines accept ESE pods.
ESE pod compatibility allows use of standard Easy Serving Espresso pods.
Works with Capsules
yes
Works with Capsules
yes
This coffee machine accepts coffee capsules. 71.6% of coffee machines accept coffee capsules.
Capsule compatibility indicates whether the machine accepts coffee capsules.
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What reviewers say
Water Level Indicator
no
Water Level Indicator
no
This coffee machine does not have a water level indicator. 60.4% 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
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
no
Descaling Program
no
This coffee machine does not have a descaling programme. 66.8% 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
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
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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What reviewers say
Built-in Installation
no
Color
Red
Vintage Look
no
Vintage Look
no
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
ABS Plastic
Drip Tray Material
Plastic
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What reviewers say

Lavazza A Modo Mio Tiny vs the average coffee machine

246810TotalPerformanceCoffee PreparationFeaturesDesign
  • Accepts coffee capsules
    Works with Capsules
    yes
    This coffee machine accepts coffee capsules, while the average coffee machine does not. 28.6% of coffee machines accept coffee capsules.
    Capsule compatibility indicates whether the machine accepts coffee capsules.
  • 13 min quicker shut-off
    Time Before Auto Switch-Off
    2 min
    This coffee machine powers down sooner to conserve energy than the average coffee machine (2 min vs 15 min).
    The switch-off timer controls how long the machine remains active before shutting down.
    2 min vs 15 min
  • 10 s sec faster heat-up
    Heating Time
    30.000 s
    This coffee machine reaches brewing temperature faster than the average coffee machine (30 s vs 40 s).
    A shorter heating time means the machine is ready to use sooner.
    30.000 s vs 40 s
  • 79 mm shorter body
    Height
    246.00 mm
    This coffee machine has a lower profile under overhead cabinets than the average coffee machine (246 mm vs 325 mm).
    Height affects overhead clearance and cabinet placement.
    246.00 mm vs 325.00 mm
  • 104 mm narrower body
    Width
    120.00 mm
    This coffee machine takes up less counter width than the average coffee machine (120 mm vs 224 mm).
    Width affects how much counter space the machine needs.
    120.00 mm vs 224.00 mm
  • Accepts compostable capsules
    Compatible with Compostable Capsules
    yes
    This coffee machine accepts compatible compostable capsules, while the average coffee machine does not. 13.8% of coffee machines accept compostable capsules.
    Compostable-capsule compatibility depends on the supported capsule system and capsule format.
  • 70 mm shallower depth
    Depth
    260.00 mm
    This coffee machine requires less counter depth than the average coffee machine (260 mm vs 330 mm).
    Depth affects front-to-back counter space and placement clearance.
    260.00 mm vs 330.00 mm
  • 50 W higher power
    Power
    1,450 W
    This coffee machine offers higher heating power than the average coffee machine (1450 W vs 1400 W).
    Higher wattage generally supports faster heating but may increase energy use.
    1,450 W vs 1,400 W
  • 31.3% more popular
    Lavazza A Modo Mio Tiny is more popular than the average coffee machine (10 vs 7.6).
    10 vs 7.62
  • 2x cheaper
    Lavazza A Modo Mio Tiny is cheaper than the average coffee machine (£80 vs £160).
    £80 vs £160
  • 10 s sec faster heat-up
    Heating Time
    30.000 s
    This coffee machine reaches brewing temperature faster than the average coffee machine (30 s vs 40 s).
    A shorter heating time means the machine is ready to use sooner.
    30.000 s vs 40 s
  • 50 W higher power
    Power
    1,450 W
    This coffee machine offers higher heating power than the average coffee machine (1450 W vs 1400 W).
    Higher wattage generally supports faster heating but may increase energy use.
    1,450 W vs 1,400 W
  • Accepts coffee capsules
    Works with Capsules
    yes
    This coffee machine accepts coffee capsules, while the average coffee machine does not. 28.6% of coffee machines accept coffee capsules.
    Capsule compatibility indicates whether the machine accepts coffee capsules.
  • Accepts compostable capsules
    Compatible with Compostable Capsules
    yes
    This coffee machine accepts compatible compostable capsules, while the average coffee machine does not. 13.8% of coffee machines accept compostable capsules.
    Compostable-capsule compatibility depends on the supported capsule system and capsule format.
  • 13 min quicker shut-off
    Time Before Auto Switch-Off
    2 min
    This coffee machine powers down sooner to conserve energy than the average coffee machine (2 min vs 15 min).
    The switch-off timer controls how long the machine remains active before shutting down.
    2 min vs 15 min
  • 79 mm shorter body
    Height
    246.00 mm
    This coffee machine has a lower profile under overhead cabinets than the average coffee machine (246 mm vs 325 mm).
    Height affects overhead clearance and cabinet placement.
    246.00 mm vs 325.00 mm
  • 104 mm narrower body
    Width
    120.00 mm
    This coffee machine takes up less counter width than the average coffee machine (120 mm vs 224 mm).
    Width affects how much counter space the machine needs.
    120.00 mm vs 224.00 mm
  • 70 mm shallower depth
    Depth
    260.00 mm
    This coffee machine requires less counter depth than the average coffee machine (260 mm vs 330 mm).
    Depth affects front-to-back counter space and placement clearance.
    260.00 mm vs 330.00 mm
  • 40% lighter body
    Weight
    2.700 kg
    This coffee machine is lighter and easier to move than the average coffee machine (2.7 kg vs 4.5 kg).
    Lower weight can make the machine easier to move, while higher weight may indicate a more substantial build.
    2.700 kg vs 4.500 kg
  • 65.3% more compact volume
    Volume
    7,675.2 cm³
    This coffee machine takes up less overall space than the average coffee machine (7675.2 cm³ vs 22143 cm³).
    7,675.2 cm³ vs 22,143 cm³
  • 1 fewer boilers
    Number of Boilers
    0
    This coffee machine has fewer independent heating circuits than the average coffee machine (0 vs 1).
    Multiple boilers can support brewing and steaming with less interruption.
    0 vs 1
  • No descaling programme
    Descaling Program
    no
    This coffee machine does not have a descaling programme, while the average coffee machine does. 66.6% of coffee machines have a descaling programme.
    A descaling program simplifies maintenance by guiding the machine through limescale removal.
  • 0.8 L smaller water tank
    Water Container Capacity
    0.6 L
    This coffee machine has a smaller water reservoir than the average coffee machine (0.6 L vs 1.4 L).
    A larger water tank reduces how often it needs to be refilled.
    0.6 L vs 1.400 L
  • Cannot brew two cups at once
    Two-Cup Function
    no
    This coffee machine cannot brew two cups at once, while the average coffee machine can. 68.9% of coffee machines offer two-cup brewing.
    A two-cup function can prepare two servings at the same time when the machine supports simultaneous output.
  • No cleaning alerts
    Cleaning Alert
    no
    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 water level indicator
    Water Level Indicator
    no
    This coffee machine does not have a water level indicator, while the average coffee machine does. 60.3% of coffee machines have a water level indicator.
    A water level indicator makes it easier to monitor the remaining reservoir water.
  • No hot water dispenser
    Hot Water Dispenser
    no
    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 ground coffee support
    Works with Powdered Coffee
    no
    This coffee machine does not accept ground coffee, while the average coffee machine does. 59.8% of coffee machines accept ground coffee.
    Compatibility with powdered coffee allows use of pre-ground coffee.
  • 5.5% worse value for money
    Lavazza A Modo Mio Tiny has worse value for money than the average coffee machine (6.85 vs 7.2).
    6.85 vs 7.22
  • 1 fewer boilers
    Number of Boilers
    0
    This coffee machine has fewer independent heating circuits than the average coffee machine (0 vs 1).
    Multiple boilers can support brewing and steaming with less interruption.
    0 vs 1
  • 0.8 L smaller water tank
    Water Container Capacity
    0.6 L
    This coffee machine has a smaller water reservoir than the average coffee machine (0.6 L vs 1.4 L).
    A larger water tank reduces how often it needs to be refilled.
    0.6 L vs 1.400 L
  • No hot water dispenser
    Hot Water Dispenser
    no
    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 ground coffee support
    Works with Powdered Coffee
    no
    This coffee machine does not accept ground coffee, while the average coffee machine does. 59.8% of coffee machines accept ground coffee.
    Compatibility with powdered coffee allows use of pre-ground coffee.
  • 2 fewer drink recipes
    Number of Specialty Drinks
    1
    This coffee machine offers fewer preset drink options than the average coffee machine (1 vs 3).
    More specialty-drink options provide a wider choice of preset beverages.
    1 vs 3
  • 5 capsules lower capacity
    Capsule Capacity
    5
    This coffee machine holds fewer spent capsules before emptying than the average coffee machine (5 vs 10).
    A higher capsule capacity means fewer interruptions to empty or refill the capsule container.
    5 vs 10
  • No descaling programme
    Descaling Program
    no
    This coffee machine does not have a descaling programme, while the average coffee machine does. 66.6% of coffee machines have a descaling programme.
    A descaling program simplifies maintenance by guiding the machine through limescale removal.
  • Cannot brew two cups at once
    Two-Cup Function
    no
    This coffee machine cannot brew two cups at once, while the average coffee machine can. 68.9% of coffee machines offer two-cup brewing.
    A two-cup function can prepare two servings at the same time when the machine supports simultaneous output.
  • No water level indicator
    Water Level Indicator
    no
    This coffee machine does not have a water level indicator, while the average coffee machine does. 60.3% of coffee machines have a water level indicator.
    A water level indicator makes it easier to monitor the remaining reservoir water.
  • No cleaning alerts
    Cleaning Alert
    no
    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.
  • 22 cm lower cup clearance
    Maximum Cup Height
    110.00 cm
    This coffee machine accepts shorter cups than the average coffee machine (110 cm vs 132 cm).
    A greater maximum cup height accommodates taller cups and mugs.
    110.00 cm vs 132.00 cm
  • 20 cm shorter power cord
    Cable Length
    80 cm
    This coffee machine has a shorter electrical reach than the average coffee machine (80 cm vs 100 cm).
    A longer cable can make outlet placement more flexible.
    80 cm vs 100 cm

Video reviews

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

9.0
Stew Gee (Stewgee)
≈ estimated
18/02/2021
Long-term test · three months of home use
Verdict
Lavazza A Modo Mio Tiny is a clear recommendation for compact, quick espresso, though pod costs add up over time.
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Not graded yet

What reviewers agree on

Based on 10 · 3

Tiny, quick to heat and eco-friendly, but reviewers want more drink options and a wider capsule range.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
techadvisor.com
✓ explicit
28/11/2023
Hands-on test · Eco espresso machine
Verdict
The Lavazza A Modo Mio Tiny Eco is a simple, compact espresso machine made partly from recycled plastic, but you need to watch it while it brews.
7.0
altroconsumo.it
≈ estimated
Aprile 2023
Lab test · Compact capsule machine
Verdict
The Lavazza A Modo Mio Tiny Eco is an easy-to-clean espresso machine that stops brewing on its own, but it makes one cup at a time without milk froth.

Third-party reviews

What we like about Lavazza A Modo Mio Tiny

  • Extremely compact and space-saving design, perfect for small kitchens
  • Very easy and simple to use with a single-button operation
  • Produces high-quality, authentic Italian espresso with a good crema
  • Stylish and attractive modern design available in various colors
  • Quiet operation while brewing
  • Fast heat-up time
  • Energy-saving automatic shut-off feature (after 2-9 minutes)

What we don't like about Lavazza A Modo Mio Tiny

  • No automatic stop feature, requiring manual intervention to stop the flow
  • Small water tank requires frequent refilling
  • No automatic capsule ejection or internal capsule storage container
  • Limited to espresso; cannot make lattes or cappuccinos without a separate frother
  • Proprietary pods can be expensive and sometimes hard to find compared to others

Verdict

The Lavazza A Modo Mio Tiny is an ultra-compact espresso capsule machine measuring 13.9 x 26 x 27 cm, weighing 2.5 kg, and operating on 1450 W of power. Its primary characteristics and pros include a fast 10-to-20 second heat-up time, simple one-touch operation via a single button, a removable 0.6L to 0.75L transparent water tank, and an adjustable, dishwasher-safe cup rest with two height settings for espresso or lungo. On the downside, the machine lacks an automatic stop or volumetric dosing feature—requiring manual monitoring to cut off the water flow—and lacks an integrated milk frother, while used capsules must be manually ejected after each brew.

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