AMZCHEF Espresso Machine With Grinder
- Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine
- 1500 watts
- Espresso Machine
- whole bean
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How it ranks among the 24 semi-automatic espresso machines we track
4.3★ across 252 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
252 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
1,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 24 semi-automatic espresso machines we track - how the scorecard works · full semi-automatic espresso machines data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Updated 6 days ago. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
A semi-automatic espresso machine with a built-in bean grinder, touch screen controls and a steam wand, aimed at home users who want to go from whole beans to espresso, latte or cold brew without separate appliances.
The main draw is the combined grinder and machine in one footprint, with 44 grind settings and adjustable brew temperature rather than a fixed single setting. Reviewers who bought it back this up as an easy daily machine, though several flag that brewed coffee cools faster than expected, which is worth weighing if keeping a cup hot matters to you.
- 44 adjustable grind settings, espresso to French press
- 190F to 201F brew temperature control
- 1350W steam wand for latte-style microfoam
- One-touch cold brew and touch screen interface
Who it's for
Fits home coffee drinkers who want espresso, lattes and cold brew from one compact machine without buying a separate grinder. Less suited to anyone who wants their coffee to stay hot for a long stretch after brewing, based on repeated feedback.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers who bought it consistently praised the built-in grinder for saving counter space, the touch screen for being easy to figure out with little practice, and the steam wand for producing smooth milk foam even for beginners. The recurring complaint across multiple reviews is that the coffee does not stay hot for long after brewing, with one reviewer calling it their biggest disappointment despite otherwise liking the machine, and another noting the milk gets hotter than the coffee itself. One reviewer also flagged that a plug at the bottom of the water container needs to be removed before water will flow on first use.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Built-in grinder with 44 settings saves counter space
- One-touch cold brew mode in addition to hot espresso
- Touch screen shows grind time, brew time and temperature
- Steam wand produces smooth microfoam for lattes, per reviewers
Performance notes
Brew temperature adjusts from 190F to 201F to suit different roasts, and the grinder offers 44 settings from espresso-fine to French-press-coarse. A 1350W heating system runs an 8mm steam wand for milk frothing, and a 60oz tank plus one-touch cold brew mode round out the modes, all controlled from a touch screen showing grind time, brew time and temperature.
Specifications
| Brand | Amzchef |
|---|---|
| Model | CM1626 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 13.9 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 12.5 × 10.8 × 13.4 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1500 watts |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Silver |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Milk Frother |
| Other details | |
| Coffee Maker Type | Espresso Machine |
| Coffee Input Type | whole bean |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Style | Stainless Steel |
| Operation Mode | Semi-Automatic |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Removable Tank |
| Specific Uses For Product | Espresso |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in semi-automatic espresso machines.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMZCHEF Espresso Machine With GrinderThis product | 4.3 / 5 | 252 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Nespresso Essenza Mini Coffee and Espresso Machine by De'LonghiNespresso | 4.6 / 5 | 6,000 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Breville Nespresso Original Essenza Mini Espresso MachineBreville | 4.6 / 5 | 5,000 | 4.6 / 5 |
| DeLonghi EC155 15 Bar Espresso and Cappuccino MachineDeLonghi | 4.2 / 5 | 12,900 | 4.5 / 5 |
| CASABREWS CM5418 Compact Espresso Machine with Milk Frothing Steam WandCasabrews | 4.3 / 5 | 8,100 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the Amzchef CM1626
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does this espresso machine grind whole beans?
Yes, it has a built-in grinder with 44 settings, so whole beans go in and ground coffee comes out for brewing.
Does the coffee stay hot after brewing?
Several reviewers noted the coffee cools down faster than expected, so this is a known limitation rather than a defect.
Can it make cold brew as well as hot espresso?
Yes, it has a dedicated one-touch cold brew mode in addition to hot espresso, cappuccino and latte functions.