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Tristar CM-2302 review: 75 specs compared

Avg. price:~£?Type:?Water Container Capacity:0.8 LPump Pressure:20 barBuilt-in Coffee Grinder:noAutomatic Milk Frother:no

Tristar CM-2302 Review: Compare 75 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Tristar CM-2302
6.8/10

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components

45%

6.0

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%

?

User scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 57% of coffee machines
?

Value for money

Value for money
✕
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
Score components

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

?

Price

Price not known yet
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 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–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Score components

35%

6.3

Performance

25%

4.7

Coffee Preparation

25%

6.2

Features

15%

7.3

Design

â–¼Worse than 55%
?

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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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
?

User score

User score
7.8/ 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
No ratings from across the web yet, so it counts as 7.8, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
No ratings from across the web yet
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 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 (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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Where to buy
    N/A~ £?
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Technical Specifications of coffee machine Tristar CM-2302

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 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–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Score components:

35%

6.3

Performance

25%

4.7

Coffee Preparation

25%

6.2

Features

15%

7.3

Design

6.0
Reviews score
7.7
User score
?
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components:

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

?

Price

7.8
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
0.8 L
Market range: <0.7 L – >2 L
This coffee machine holds up to 0.8 L in its water tank, which is smaller than 78.2% of coffee machines and equal to that of 6.4% of coffee machines.
Pump Pressure
20 bar
Market range: <15 bar – >19 bar
This coffee machine delivers 20 bar of pump pressure, which is higher than the pump pressure of 91.2% of coffee machines and equal to that of 8.8% of coffee machines.
Heating Time
?
Heating System
Thermoblock
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Type
?
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
no
This coffee machine does not accept ESE pods. 20.4% 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
Nespresso Original
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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
no
This coffee machine does not alert you when cleaning is needed. 61.1% 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
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
Plastic
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Tristar CM-2302 vs the average coffee machine

246810TotalPerformanceCoffee PreparationFeaturesDesign
  • 5 bar higher pump pressure
    This coffee machine delivers higher pump pressure than the average coffee machine (20 bar vs 15 bar).
    20 bar vs 15 bar
  • Accepts coffee capsules
    This coffee machine accepts coffee capsules, while the average coffee machine does not. 32.1% of coffee machines accept coffee capsules.
  • 2.3% better value for money
    Tristar CM-2302 has better value for money than the average coffee machine (7.78 vs 7.6).
    7.78 vs 7.61
  • 2.3% better value for money
    Tristar CM-2302 has better value for money than the average coffee machine (7.78 vs 7.6).
    7.78 vs 7.61
  • 5 bar higher pump pressure
    This coffee machine delivers higher pump pressure than the average coffee machine (20 bar vs 15 bar).
    20 bar vs 15 bar
  • Accepts coffee capsules
    This coffee machine accepts coffee capsules, while the average coffee machine does not. 32.1% of coffee machines accept coffee capsules.
  • 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 cleaning alerts
    This coffee machine does not alert you when cleaning is needed, while the average coffee machine does. 61% of coffee machines offer cleaning alerts.
  • 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.
  • 0.45 L smaller water tank
    This coffee machine has a smaller water reservoir than the average coffee machine (0.8 L vs 1.25 L).
    0.8 L vs 1.25 L
  • 0.45 L smaller water tank
    This coffee machine has a smaller water reservoir than the average coffee machine (0.8 L vs 1.25 L).
    0.8 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 cleaning alerts
    This coffee machine does not alert you when cleaning is needed, while the average coffee machine does. 61% of coffee machines offer cleaning alerts.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Tristar CM-2302

  • The 20 bar pump gives capsule drinks more body.
  • A removable water tank makes refilling easy.
  • Overheat protection stops the machine if it gets too hot.
  • Automatic shutdown switches it off without you thinking about it.
  • Sleep mode cuts power while the machine sits idle.
  • Capsules mean no loose coffee to measure out.

What customers don't like about Tristar CM-2302

  • The 0.8 L tank is small and needs frequent refills.
  • Capsules are the only option, with no ground or powdered coffee.
  • There is no display to show the machine's status.
  • There is no cleaning alert to remind you of upkeep.
  • There is no automatic milk frother, so milky drinks need a separate step.

Verdict

Its 20 bar pump is the first thing to notice on the Tristar CM-2302. With that much pressure behind each capsule, the drinks come out with more body than a low-pressure machine gives. The machine is simple to run, with a 1400 W heater, a removable water tank and sleep mode. Overheat protection and automatic shutdown switch it off when it should. Capsules also mean no loose coffee to measure out in the morning. The trade-off is the water tank. At 0.8 L it needs refilling often, especially when two people want coffee. It takes capsules only, and there is no display or milk frother. It suits a single drinker or a couple who want a quick espresso-style coffee on weekday mornings without fuss.

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