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Smeg DCF02CREU Review | 73 Data compared

Avg. price:~£170Type:Filter Coffee MachineWater Container Capacity:1.400 LPump Pressure:?Built-in Coffee Grinder:noAutomatic Milk Frother:no

Smeg DCF02CREU Review: Compare 73 technical specifications and 1 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

5.8

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

95%

5.7

Technical score

5%

7.4

Review score

Review score 5% · 7.4 · based on 1 written review
1 written review counts as 1.3 of the 2 needed; the rest counts as 7/10. Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 5%, technical score 95%. A video or a short review counts less than a full test.
â–¼Worse than 87% of coffee-machines
5.7

Technical score

Technical score
5.7/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

35%

6.3

Performance

25%

3.9

Coffee Preparation

25%

6.3

Features

15%

6.2

Design

â–¼Worse than 87% of coffee-machines
7.4

Review score

Review score
7.4/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Grades by review (1)
1 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. Share in the overall score: 5%, the same for every model in this category.
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62.5%

7.6

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Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 81% of coffee-machines
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Technical Specifications of coffee machine Smeg DCF02CREU

Technical score
Technical score
5.7/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components:

35%

6.3

Performance

25%

3.9

Coffee Preparation

25%

6.3

Features

15%

6.2

Design

5.7
Review score
Review score
7.4/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Grades by review (1)
1 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. Share in the overall score: 5%, the same for every model in this category.
✓ explicit
1

62.5%

7.6

computerbild.de

Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
7.4
Popularity
Popularity
9.3/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 80% of models
Popularity:
Smeg DCF02CREU has a popularity of 9.3 points, which is higher than 80.4% of coffee machines.
9.3
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components:

60%

5.8

Overall score

40%

9.3

Price

6.8
Power
1,050 W
Power
1,050 W
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Market range: <1k W – >1.5k W
This coffee machine provides 1,050 W of heating power, which is lower than the power of 87.2% of coffee machines and equal to that of 1.5% of coffee machines.
Higher wattage generally supports faster heating but may increase energy use.
Water Container Capacity
1.4 L
Water Container Capacity
1.4 L
â–² Better than 46% of models
Market range: <0.7 L – >2 L
This coffee machine holds up to 1.4 L in its water tank, which is larger than 46.4% of coffee machines and equal to that of 7.8% of coffee machines.
A larger water tank reduces how often it needs to be refilled.
Pump Pressure
?
Heating Time
?
Heating System
Heating Element
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Type
Filter Coffee Machine
Works with Powdered Coffee
yes
Works with Powdered Coffee
yes
â–² 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
â–¼ 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
no
Works with ESE Pods
no
â–¼ Worse than 24% of models
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
no
Works with Capsules
no
â–¼ 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
â–² 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
â–¼ 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
â–² 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
yes
Cleaning Alert
yes
â–² Better than 40% of models
This coffee machine alerts you when cleaning is needed. 40.3% 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
â–¼ 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
Cream
Vintage Look
yes
Vintage Look
yes
â–² Better than 88% of models
This coffee machine has vintage styling. 87.6% 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
N/A
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Smeg DCF02CREU vs the average coffee machine

246810TotalPerformanceCoffee PreparationFeaturesDesign
  • Has a display
    Display
    yes
    â–² 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.
  • Listed as quiet
    Silent
    yes
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    This coffee machine is listed as having quiet operation, while the average coffee machine is not. 15.5% of coffee machines are listed as having quiet operation.
    A silent feature can reduce noise during grinding or brewing.
  • Has vintage styling
    Vintage Look
    yes
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    This coffee machine has vintage styling, while the average coffee machine does not. 12.6% of coffee machines have this look.
    A vintage look describes a deliberately retro or classic machine design rather than a modern aesthetic.
  • 74 mm shallower depth
    Depth
    256.00 mm
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <245 mm – >452 mm
    This coffee machine requires less counter depth than the average coffee machine (256 mm vs 330 mm).
    Depth affects front-to-back counter space and placement clearance.
    256.00 mm vs 330.00 mm
  • 24.4% lighter body
    Weight
    3.400 kg
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <2.29 kg – >10.5 kg
    This coffee machine is lighter and easier to move than the average coffee machine (3.4 kg vs 4.5 kg).
    Lower weight can make the machine easier to move, while higher weight may indicate a more substantial build.
    3.400 kg vs 4.500 kg
  • 21.8% more popular
    Smeg DCF02CREU is more popular than the average coffee machine (9.27 vs 7.6).
    9.27 vs 7.62
  • 21.8% more popular
    Smeg DCF02CREU is more popular than the average coffee machine (9.27 vs 7.6).
    9.27 vs 7.62
  • Listed as quiet
    Silent
    yes
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    This coffee machine is listed as having quiet operation, while the average coffee machine is not. 15.5% of coffee machines are listed as having quiet operation.
    A silent feature can reduce noise during grinding or brewing.
  • Has a display
    Display
    yes
    â–² 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 vintage styling
    Vintage Look
    yes
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    This coffee machine has vintage styling, while the average coffee machine does not. 12.6% of coffee machines have this look.
    A vintage look describes a deliberately retro or classic machine design rather than a modern aesthetic.
  • 74 mm shallower depth
    Depth
    256.00 mm
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <245 mm – >452 mm
    This coffee machine requires less counter depth than the average coffee machine (256 mm vs 330 mm).
    Depth affects front-to-back counter space and placement clearance.
    256.00 mm vs 330.00 mm
  • 24.4% lighter body
    Weight
    3.400 kg
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <2.29 kg – >10.5 kg
    This coffee machine is lighter and easier to move than the average coffee machine (3.4 kg vs 4.5 kg).
    Lower weight can make the machine easier to move, while higher weight may indicate a more substantial build.
    3.400 kg vs 4.500 kg
  • 350 W lower power
    Power
    1,050 W
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <1k W – >1.5k W
    This coffee machine offers lower heating power than the average coffee machine (1050 W vs 1400 W).
    Higher wattage generally supports faster heating but may increase energy use.
    1,050 W vs 1,400 W
  • Cannot brew two cups at once
    Two-Cup Function
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    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.
  • Fixed cup clearance
    Adjustable Cup Clearance
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This coffee machine does not have adjustable cup clearance, while the average coffee machine does. 67.3% of coffee machines have this feature.
    Adjustable cup clearance allows the dispensing area or support to accommodate different cup heights.
  • No hot water dispenser
    Hot Water Dispenser
    no
    â–¼ 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.
  • Fixed water tank
    Removable Water Tank
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    This coffee machine does not have a removable water tank, while the average coffee machine does. 96.9% of coffee machines have this feature.
    A removable water tank can be detached from the machine for filling or cleaning.
  • 25 min longer before shut-off
    Time Before Auto Switch-Off
    40 min
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <1 min – >30 min
    This coffee machine stays powered on longer before turning off than the average coffee machine (40 min vs 15 min).
    The switch-off timer controls how long the machine remains active before shutting down.
    40 min vs 15 min
  • 2 fewer drink recipes
    Number of Specialty Drinks
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <1 – >21
    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
  • No sleep mode
    Sleep Mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    This coffee machine does not have a sleep mode, while the average coffee machine does. 85.4% of coffee machines have a sleep mode.
    Sleep mode reduces energy use while the machine is not being used.
  • 5.6% worse value for money
    Smeg DCF02CREU has worse value for money than the average coffee machine (6.84 vs 7.2).
    6.84 vs 7.22
  • 6.3% more expensive
    Smeg DCF02CREU is more expensive than the average coffee machine (£170 vs £160).
    £170 vs £160
  • 350 W lower power
    Power
    1,050 W
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <1k W – >1.5k W
    This coffee machine offers lower heating power than the average coffee machine (1050 W vs 1400 W).
    Higher wattage generally supports faster heating but may increase energy use.
    1,050 W vs 1,400 W
  • No hot water dispenser
    Hot Water Dispenser
    no
    â–¼ 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.
  • 2 fewer drink recipes
    Number of Specialty Drinks
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <1 – >21
    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
  • Cannot brew two cups at once
    Two-Cup Function
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    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.
  • 25 min longer before shut-off
    Time Before Auto Switch-Off
    40 min
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <1 min – >30 min
    This coffee machine stays powered on longer before turning off than the average coffee machine (40 min vs 15 min).
    The switch-off timer controls how long the machine remains active before shutting down.
    40 min vs 15 min
  • No sleep mode
    Sleep Mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    This coffee machine does not have a sleep mode, while the average coffee machine does. 85.4% of coffee machines have a sleep mode.
    Sleep mode reduces energy use while the machine is not being used.
  • Fixed cup clearance
    Adjustable Cup Clearance
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This coffee machine does not have adjustable cup clearance, while the average coffee machine does. 67.3% of coffee machines have this feature.
    Adjustable cup clearance allows the dispensing area or support to accommodate different cup heights.
  • Fixed water tank
    Removable Water Tank
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    This coffee machine does not have a removable water tank, while the average coffee machine does. 96.9% of coffee machines have this feature.
    A removable water tank can be detached from the machine for filling or cleaning.
  • Non-transparent water reservoir
    Transparent Reservoir
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    This coffee machine does not have a transparent water reservoir, while the average coffee machine does. 91.4% of coffee machines have this feature.
    A transparent reservoir lets the user see the water level through the tank.
  • 36 mm taller body
    Height
    361.00 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <251 mm – >385 mm
    This coffee machine stands taller and requires more overhead clearance than the average coffee machine (361 mm vs 325 mm).
    Height affects overhead clearance and cabinet placement.
    361.00 mm vs 325.00 mm
  • 21 mm wider body
    Width
    245.00 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <129 mm – >299 mm
    This coffee machine takes up more counter width than the average coffee machine (245 mm vs 224 mm).
    Width affects how much counter space the machine needs.
    245.00 mm vs 224.00 mm
  • 2.3% bulkier volume
    Volume
    22,641.9 cm³
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <0.7 cm³ – >2 cm³
    This coffee machine takes up more overall space than the average coffee machine (22641.9 cm³ vs 22143 cm³).
    22,641.9 cm³ vs 22,143 cm³

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.6
computerbild.de
✓ explicit
24/02/2024
Hands-on test · Filter coffee machine
Verdict
The Smeg DCF02 brews quiet, well-balanced filter coffee with a retro look, but its fixed water tank is awkward to fill and clean.
test.de
24/10/2024
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consumentenbond.nl
Onbekende publicatiedatum
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01/11/2019
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barista-global.com
24/01/2025
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What we like about Smeg DCF02CREU

  • Iconic 1950s retro design and available in multiple colors to match other Smeg appliances
  • Programmable auto-start timer allows for brewing at a scheduled time
  • Includes a reusable, easy-to-clean filter, saving on paper filters
  • Features a hot plate that keeps coffee warm for up to 40 minutes
  • Aroma intensity selector (delicate/intense) allows for customization of brew strength

What we don't like about Smeg DCF02CREU

  • High price point compared to other functional drip coffee machines
  • Primarily plastic construction rather than premium metal, despite its high price
  • Water reservoir filling mechanism is reported as awkward to fill
  • Large footprint may not fit under low-hanging kitchen cabinets

Verdict

The Smeg DCF02CREU is a 1950s retro-style drip filter coffee machine powered by a 1050 W heating element, featuring a 1.4-litre water tank, a 1.25-litre glass carafe capable of brewing up to 10 cups, and a digital LED display with a clock and programmable timer. Key functions include an adjustable aroma intensity selector (delicate or intense), a 1-to-4 cup brewing mode, an automatic hot-plate keep-warm feature lasting up to 40 minutes, an anti-drip system, and a reusable stainless steel filter, making it both highly functional and stylish. However, main drawbacks include its high price point relative to basic drip coffee makers, a somewhat narrow water tank opening that can be awkward to refill, and a large footprint that takes up significant countertop space.

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