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Illy X7.1

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User ratings:
43
4.3 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
46 %
4 stars
32 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Consumer ratings:
3.9 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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1 editorial reviews
Five of the latest espresso machines meet the thirsty CNET UK team, who judge which is the best one to serve your Sunday morning brew.Read more
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Pros

  • The tank is easy to clean and fill
  • Easy enough to use once you get used to it
  • Easy way to make a nice ice latte

Cons

  • risking a penalty of not reaching the car emission standard
  • the foam is coarse and
  • The controls are not the easiest to grasp
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Key specs

  • Automatic
  • 1 cup(s)
  • Countertop
  • no
  • 0.96 l
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Illy X7.1 - Pros & Cons

Illy X7.1

Pros

  • The tank is easy to clean and fill
  • Easy enough to use once you get used to it
  • Easy way to make a nice ice latte
  • even does a good job of making espresso drinks as well
  • it is quite simple
  • the display is simple yet very helpful
  • machine is easy to use and user friendly
  • very much
  • easy to use and produce good quality espresso
  • Looks fabulous and makes excellent coffee
  • coffee

Cons

  • risking a penalty of not reaching the car emission standard
  • the foam is coarse and
  • The controls are not the easiest to grasp
  • Iperespresso pods are not recycled in the UK
  • The grounds never make contact with the machine
  • The tube does not rest over the drip tray
  • disaster of needlessly user-aggressive design errors
  • quite as often as suggested
  • amount of liquid forced through the capsule is extremely limited
  • Its complex and often messy operation
  • contain added flavourings or frothy extras

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Illy X7.1 - Full Specifications

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General
Product typeEspresso machine
AutomationAutomatic
Capacity
1.0 cup
Appliance placementCountertop
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Design
Integrated cofee grinderno
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Green
  • White
Housing materialPlastic
Displayno
Control type
  • Buttons
  • Touch
Removable water tankyes
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Features
Automatic shut-offyes
Milk containersno
Visible water levelyes
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Dimensions
Height4.96 in
Width4.02 in
Depth4.49 in
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Performance
Coffee input typeCoffee capsule
Espresso makingyes
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Technical details
Water tank capacity0.21 gal

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Illy X7.1 Illy - Editorial Reviews (1)

Illy X7.1 Best coffee machines
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Published: 04.10.2012
Best coffee machines

Five of the latest espresso machines meet the thirsty CNET UK team, who judge which is the best one to serve your Sunday morning brew.

By Andrew Lanxon
9 minute read

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