I have had 3 Breville espresso machines and wanted something more automatic.    The fact this has a hopper for whole beans and freshly grinds, tamps, brews and then removes the puck sold me.     Overall it does a great job doing all of that, my only comment is that its a European size pour.   So I do a double shot.    I wish the milk wand had a temperature sensor in as its the only down side.