This is my first espresso machine and so far I have been really happy with it. I love that it is not too big and fits in nicely in my kitchen without overpowering it. It has a nice sleek modern design. Being an espresso newbie, I had to read the manual and watch some YouTube videos- I thought the manual was a bit confusing. Even after all of that I think there are some extra features with the buttons that I wasn’t aware of. It brews a nice cup of espresso pretty quickly and I have been overall very happy! Just wish it was a bit more user friendly for someone who isn’t an espresso expert.