I bought this because it seemed to be comparable to the Breville, both in function and price. I already have the GE Cafe stove and microwave, and will be getting the dishwasher, so I wanted the coffee machine to match. I have made lattes every day for a week, and it seems to be working fine. The steamer is incredibly loud though, and would be inconvenient if other people were trying to watch TV or sleep since heating up the milk isn’t a quick process. I don’t think it is louder than the Breville if that counts for anything.