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Polti S15B review: 75 specs compared

Avg. price:~£95Type:Capsule Coffee MachineWater Container Capacity:0.85 LPump Pressure:19 barBuilt-in Coffee Grinder:noAutomatic Milk Frother:no

Polti S15B Review: Compare 75 technical specifications and 1 best-of list to see how this product ranks in the Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Polti S15B
7.1/10

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 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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▲ Better than 67% of models
Score components

45%

6.3

Technical score

20%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.7, the mark of a weaker model in this category

15%

8.4

List score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

8.4

User score

▲Better than 67% of coffee machines
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 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 82% of models
Score components

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

▲Better than 82%
6.3

Technical score

Technical score
6.3/ 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
▲ Better than 56% of models
Score components

35%

6.3

Performance

25%

5.3

Coffee Preparation

25%

6.4

Features

15%

7.6

Design

▲Better than 56%
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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
8.4

User score

User score
8.4/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 50% of models

70%

8.6

Rating

30%

8.0

Popularity

▲Better than 50%
8.4

List score

List score
8.4/ 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 (1)
List score: in 1 of 28 lists (4%)
▲Better than 86%
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Where to buy
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Technical Specifications of coffee machine Polti S15B

Technical score
Technical score
6.3/ 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
▲ Better than 56% of models
Score components:

35%

6.3

Performance

25%

5.3

Coffee Preparation

25%

6.4

Features

15%

7.6

Design

6.3
Reviews score
7.7
User score
8.4
List score
8.4
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 82% of models
Score components:

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

7.9
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
0.85 L
Market range: <0.7 L – >2 L
This coffee machine holds up to 0.85 L in its water tank, which is smaller than 77.2% of coffee machines and equal to that of 0.8% 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
Thermoblock
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Type
Capsule Coffee Machine
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
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
?
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Water Level Indicator
no
This coffee machine does not have a water level indicator. 62.4% of coffee machines have a 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
yes
This coffee machine has a descaling programme. 31.2% of coffee machines have a descaling programme.
Cleaning Alert
?
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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Polti S15B 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
  • 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.
  • 3.8% better value for money
    Polti S15B has better value for money than the average coffee machine (7.9 vs 7.6).
    7.9 vs 7.61
  • 10.5% higher user score
    User score
    8.4/ 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
    ▲ Better than 50% of models

    70%

    8.6

    Rating

    30%

    8.0

    Popularity

    8.4 vs 7.6
  • 26.3% cheaper
    Polti S15B is cheaper than the average coffee machine (£95 vs £120).
    £95 vs £120
  • 3.8% better value for money
    Polti S15B has better value for money than the average coffee machine (7.9 vs 7.6).
    7.9 vs 7.61
  • 10.5% higher user score
    User score
    8.4/ 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
    ▲ Better than 50% of models

    70%

    8.6

    Rating

    30%

    8.0

    Popularity

    8.4 vs 7.6
  • 26.3% cheaper
    Polti S15B is cheaper than the average coffee machine (£95 vs £120).
    £95 vs £120
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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 water level indicator
    This coffee machine does not have a water level indicator, while the average coffee machine does. 62.2% of coffee machines have a water level indicator.
  • 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.
  • 0.4 L smaller water tank
    This coffee machine has a smaller water reservoir than the average coffee machine (0.9 L vs 1.25 L).
    0.85 L vs 1.25 L
  • 1.2% lower list score
    List score
    8.4/ 10
    ✕
    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 (1)
    List score: in 1 of 28 lists (4%)
    8.4 vs 8.5
  • 1.2% lower list score
    List score
    8.4/ 10
    ✕
    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 (1)
    List score: in 1 of 28 lists (4%)
    8.4 vs 8.5
  • 0.4 L smaller water tank
    This coffee machine has a smaller water reservoir than the average coffee machine (0.9 L vs 1.25 L).
    0.85 L vs 1.25 L
  • 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 water level indicator
    This coffee machine does not have a water level indicator, while the average coffee machine does. 62.2% of coffee machines have a water level indicator.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Polti S15B

  • The 19 bar pump pushes water hard through the coffee for a strong cup.
  • Adjustable coffee temperature lets you choose how hot the drink is.
  • It works with capsules and ESE pods, so you have two ways to make a cup.
  • The removable water tank comes out easily for filling.
  • The descaling program keeps upkeep simple.
  • Automatic shutdown and overheat protection keep it safe when left on.

What customers don't like about Polti S15B

  • The 0.85 L tank is small, so it needs refilling for several cups.
  • There is no milk frother, so milk drinks need a separate jug.
  • There is no water level indicator, so you check the tank by eye.
  • There is no iced coffee program for cold drinks.
  • There is no cappuccino program for milky drinks.

Verdict

At 19 bar, the pressure is the main reason to look at the Polti S15B, a machine for one or two people who like a strong cup. Its 1400 W power heats the water fast, and the tank comes out easily for filling. The adjustable coffee temperature lets you choose how hot each cup comes out, and ESE pods come pre-measured so there is no scooping. The removable water tank comes out for filling, and the automatic shutdown and overheat protection keep the machine safe when you leave it. The 0.85 L tank is the limit, since it needs refilling quickly when several people want a cup in a row. It suits a buyer who wants a strong cup quickly and makes only one or two at a time in the morning.

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