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Tchibo Esperto Caffe HU-XI-201 Review | 73 Data compared

Avg. price:~£220Type:Bean-to-Cup Coffee MachineWater Container Capacity:1.100 LPump Pressure:19 barBuilt-in Coffee Grinder:yesAutomatic Milk Frother:no

Tchibo Esperto Caffe HU-XI-201 Review: Compare 73 technical specifications and 4 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

6.4

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 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.
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Score components

95%

6.3

Technical score

5%

8.8

Review score ( 0 · 4)

Review score 5% · 8.8 · based on 4 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.
▼Worse than 51% of coffee-machines
6.3

Technical score

Technical score
6.3/ 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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Score components

35%

7.0

Performance

25%

4.3

Coffee Preparation

25%

5.6

Features

15%

8.8

Design

▼Worse than 53% of coffee-machines
8.8

Review score

Review score
8.8/ 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 (4)
4 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.
Video reviews 3
estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
★Better than 90% of coffee-machines
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Technical Specifications of coffee machine Tchibo Esperto Caffe HU-XI-201

Technical score
Technical score
6.3/ 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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Score components:

35%

7.0

Performance

25%

4.3

Coffee Preparation

25%

5.6

Features

15%

8.8

Design

6.3
Review score
Review score
8.8/ 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 (4)
4 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.
Video reviews 3
estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
8.8
Popularity
Popularity
8.5/ 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:
Tchibo Esperto Caffe HU-XI-201 has a popularity of 8.5 points, which is higher than 67.9% of coffee machines.
8.5
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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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Score components:

60%

6.4

Overall score

40%

9.0

Price

7.2
Power
1,470 W
Power
1,470 W
This coffee machine provides 1,470 W of heating power, which is higher than the power of 77.1% of coffee machines and equal to that of 2% of coffee machines.
Higher wattage generally supports faster heating but may increase energy use.
Water Container Capacity
1.1 L
Water Container Capacity
1.1 L
This coffee machine holds up to 1.1 L in its water tank, which is smaller than 64.6% of coffee machines and equal to that of 6.3% of coffee machines.
A larger water tank reduces how often it needs to be refilled.
Pump Pressure
19 bar
Pump Pressure
19 bar
This coffee machine delivers 19 bar of pump pressure, which is higher than the pump pressure of 70.8% of coffee machines and equal to that of 19.4% of coffee machines.
The listed pump pressure is not necessarily the same as extraction pressure.
Heating Time
?
Heating System
Thermoblock
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What reviewers say
Type
Bean-to-Cup 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
yes
Works with Beans
yes
This coffee machine accepts whole coffee beans. 62.1% 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
no
Works with Capsules
no
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
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
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
yes
Cleaning Alert
yes
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
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
Anthracite
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
Stainless Steel
Drip Tray Material
Stainless Steel
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What reviewers say

Tchibo Esperto Caffe HU-XI-201 vs the average coffee machine

246810TotalPerformanceCoffee PreparationFeaturesDesign
  • 4 bar higher pump pressure
    Pump Pressure
    19 bar
    This coffee machine delivers higher pump pressure than the average coffee machine (19 bar vs 15 bar).
    The listed pump pressure is not necessarily the same as extraction pressure.
    19 bar vs 15 bar
  • Has a built-in coffee grinder
    Built-in Coffee Grinder
    yes
    This coffee machine has a built-in coffee grinder, while the average coffee machine does not. 38% of coffee machines have one.
    An integrated grinder can grind beans immediately before brewing.
  • Accepts whole coffee beans
    Works with Beans
    yes
    This coffee machine accepts whole coffee beans, while the average coffee machine does not. 38% of coffee machines accept whole coffee beans.
    Bean compatibility indicates whether the machine can brew from whole coffee beans.
  • Has a touchscreen
    Touch Screen
    yes
    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
    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.
  • 70 W higher power
    Power
    1,470 W
    This coffee machine offers higher heating power than the average coffee machine (1470 W vs 1400 W).
    Higher wattage generally supports faster heating but may increase energy use.
    1,470 W vs 1,400 W
  • 23 cm taller cup clearance
    Maximum Cup Height
    155.00 cm
    This coffee machine fits taller cups and travel mugs than the average coffee machine (155 cm vs 132 cm).
    A greater maximum cup height accommodates taller cups and mugs.
    155.00 cm vs 132.00 cm
  • 44 mm narrower body
    Width
    180.00 mm
    This coffee machine takes up less counter width than the average coffee machine (180 mm vs 224 mm).
    Width affects how much counter space the machine needs.
    180.00 mm vs 224.00 mm
  • 12.2% more popular
    Tchibo Esperto Caffe HU-XI-201 is more popular than the average coffee machine (8.54 vs 7.6).
    8.54 vs 7.62
  • 4 bar higher pump pressure
    Pump Pressure
    19 bar
    This coffee machine delivers higher pump pressure than the average coffee machine (19 bar vs 15 bar).
    The listed pump pressure is not necessarily the same as extraction pressure.
    19 bar vs 15 bar
  • Has a built-in coffee grinder
    Built-in Coffee Grinder
    yes
    This coffee machine has a built-in coffee grinder, while the average coffee machine does not. 38% of coffee machines have one.
    An integrated grinder can grind beans immediately before brewing.
  • 70 W higher power
    Power
    1,470 W
    This coffee machine offers higher heating power than the average coffee machine (1470 W vs 1400 W).
    Higher wattage generally supports faster heating but may increase energy use.
    1,470 W vs 1,400 W
  • Accepts whole coffee beans
    Works with Beans
    yes
    This coffee machine accepts whole coffee beans, while the average coffee machine does not. 38% of coffee machines accept whole coffee beans.
    Bean compatibility indicates whether the machine can brew from whole coffee beans.
  • 5 min quicker shut-off
    Time Before Auto Switch-Off
    10 min
    This coffee machine powers down sooner to conserve energy than the average coffee machine (10 min vs 15 min).
    The switch-off timer controls how long the machine remains active before shutting down.
    10 min vs 15 min
  • Has a touchscreen
    Touch Screen
    yes
    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
    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.
  • 23 cm taller cup clearance
    Maximum Cup Height
    155.00 cm
    This coffee machine fits taller cups and travel mugs than the average coffee machine (155 cm vs 132 cm).
    A greater maximum cup height accommodates taller cups and mugs.
    155.00 cm vs 132.00 cm
  • 44 mm narrower body
    Width
    180.00 mm
    This coffee machine takes up less counter width than the average coffee machine (180 mm vs 224 mm).
    Width affects how much counter space the machine needs.
    180.00 mm vs 224.00 mm
  • 10 mm shorter body
    Height
    315.00 mm
    This coffee machine has a lower profile under overhead cabinets than the average coffee machine (315 mm vs 325 mm).
    Height affects overhead clearance and cabinet placement.
    315.00 mm vs 325.00 mm
  • 100 g smaller bean hopper
    Bean Container Capacity
    160.000 g
    This coffee machine holds fewer coffee beans in its hopper than the average coffee machine (160 g vs 260 g).
    A larger bean container means less frequent refilling when making several coffees.
    160.000 g vs 260.000 g
  • 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 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.
  • No overheat protection
    Overheat Protection
    no
    This coffee machine does not have overheat protection, while the average coffee machine does. 87.9% of coffee machines have overheat protection.
    Overheat protection helps prevent unsafe temperatures during operation.
  • No sleep mode
    Sleep Mode
    no
    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.
  • 3 fewer grind settings
    Number of Grinding Settings
    5
    This coffee machine provides less granular grind adjustment than the average coffee machine (5 vs 8).
    More grind settings allow finer adjustment of the coffee grind.
    5 vs 8
  • 0.6% worse value for money
    Tchibo Esperto Caffe HU-XI-201 has worse value for money than the average coffee machine (7.18 vs 7.2).
    7.18 vs 7.22
  • 37.5% more expensive
    Tchibo Esperto Caffe HU-XI-201 is more expensive than the average coffee machine (£220 vs £160).
    £220 vs £160
  • 100 g smaller bean hopper
    Bean Container Capacity
    160.000 g
    This coffee machine holds fewer coffee beans in its hopper than the average coffee machine (160 g vs 260 g).
    A larger bean container means less frequent refilling when making several coffees.
    160.000 g vs 260.000 g
  • 3 fewer grind settings
    Number of Grinding Settings
    5
    This coffee machine provides less granular grind adjustment than the average coffee machine (5 vs 8).
    More grind settings allow finer adjustment of the coffee grind.
    5 vs 8
  • 0.3 L smaller water tank
    Water Container Capacity
    1.100 L
    This coffee machine has a smaller water reservoir than the average coffee machine (1.1 L vs 1.4 L).
    A larger water tank reduces how often it needs to be refilled.
    1.100 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.
  • 1 fewer drink recipes
    Number of Specialty Drinks
    2
    This coffee machine offers fewer preset drink options than the average coffee machine (2 vs 3).
    More specialty-drink options provide a wider choice of preset beverages.
    2 vs 3
  • 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 overheat protection
    Overheat Protection
    no
    This coffee machine does not have overheat protection, while the average coffee machine does. 87.9% of coffee machines have overheat protection.
    Overheat protection helps prevent unsafe temperatures during operation.
  • No sleep mode
    Sleep Mode
    no
    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.
  • 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
  • 70 mm deeper profile
    Depth
    400.00 mm
    This coffee machine requires more counter depth than the average coffee machine (400 mm vs 330 mm).
    Depth affects front-to-back counter space and placement clearance.
    400.00 mm vs 330.00 mm
  • 66.7% heavier body
    Weight
    7.500 kg
    This coffee machine is heavier and less portable than the average coffee machine (7.5 kg vs 4.5 kg).
    Lower weight can make the machine easier to move, while higher weight may indicate a more substantial build.
    7.500 kg vs 4.500 kg
  • 2.4% bulkier volume
    Volume
    22,680 cm³
    This coffee machine takes up more overall space than the average coffee machine (22680 cm³ vs 22143 cm³).
    22,680 cm³ vs 22,143 cm³

Video reviews

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

9.0
Die Testberichtseite
≈ estimated
17/11/2018
Hands-on review · several weeks of testing
Verdict
Tchibo Esperto Caffe HU-XI-201 is compact, clean and robust with a simple interface, but the hard-to-reach water tank is its only real drawback.
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What we like about Tchibo Esperto Caffe HU-XI-201

  • Extremely compact and space-saving design, measuring only 18 cm wide.
  • Very easy and quick to clean thanks to a removable brewing group and magnetic drip tray.
  • Intuitive touch-screen interface that makes single-button operation simple.
  • Produces a great, stable crema on espresso.
  • Features an adjustable conical grinder and an 'Intense+' flavor boost function.
  • Excellent value for money compared to higher-end fully automatic machines.

What we don't like about Tchibo Esperto Caffe HU-XI-201

  • Lacks an integrated milk frothing system or steam nozzle for milk-based drinks.
  • The 1.1-liter water tank is relatively small and requires frequent refills.
  • Hot water function does not get hot enough for some users who prefer tea.
  • Requires the water tank to be pulled out from the top/back, making under-counter placement difficult.
  • Espresso flavor can sometimes lean toward a watery profile unless fine grind or dark roasts are specifically tweaked.
  • Features a very short power cord, restricting placement near electrical outlets.

Verdict

The Tchibo Esperto Caffè is a compact, space-saving fully automatic bean-to-cup coffee machine operating at 1470 watts and featuring a powerful 19-bar pump system. Designed with a sleek 18 cm width, it incorporates a high-quality stainless steel conical grinder, an adjustable bean hopper capacity from 160g to 300g via a removable extension, and a programmable beverage volume ranging from 25 ml to 250 ml. Key pros include an intuitive touch panel with direct dial buttons for espresso and caffè crema, a height-adjustable spout with integrated cup lighting, a removable brewing unit for easy maintenance, and custom "Intense+" technology to boost coffee strength. However, notable cons include its standard coffee output tasting relatively weak or watery without activating the boost button, a lack of manual water temperature adjustment settings, and a grinder that some users find yields slightly coarse results even at its finest setting.

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