Exceptional machine, easy to use with fantastic results, definitely recommend buying.

We’ve had the machine for over a week now, instantly we’ve noticed how much better the quality of the coffee is compared to our previous machine. Easy to use and beautiful too!

Its not the la marzocco linea mini, but nor does it cost 4k. With a bit of early tinkering and some patience (have weighing scales for the grind amount, and measure the espresso shot style) it makes as good espresso as much more expensive machines - and saves you space/money with inbuilt grinder (which is very good). What you are saving money on is the electrics and tubing. More expensive espresso machines are easier to fix and less prone to breaking due to higher quality materials.

I bought this as a gift for my husband. He is very happy with it. It took him a little while to set it up but he got there eventually and he was ready for a coffee! He loves that it is a bean to cup machine. The milk steamer really whips up the milk to make it smooth even when using semi-skimmed or almond milk. He’s one happy bunny. I’m not a fan of coffee but managed to have hot chocolate and also horlicks and it was delicious. Definitely recommended for anyone looking for a bean to cup machine. Bit fiddly for us to set up (however, it’s our first barista machine) but so easy to use and keep clean. Great price from AO and super fast delivery with a smooth transaction as always. It looks great in the kitchen too with it’s stainless and brushed steel finish. I envisage it getting lots of use so I feel it was money well spent.

We upgraded to this machine from the Tasimo pod style machines and haven't looked back! We had been toying with the idea of making the upgrade and also whether to go for a straight bean to cups model (like Krupps etc). We are really glad we went for this Sage model. It looks the absolute business and is quite a sturdy machine I.e. the espresso locks into the machine solidly. It's the little things but together they add up to a great experience. It's not cheap to buy it full price but if you get great joy out of good coffee then go for it. I can't buy take out coffee any longer!

Superb machine, well built. Very easy to use. Set up in about 10 minutes out of the box to first espresso. Use it several times a day. It’s awesome.

Such an amazing coffee machine. Really looks the part and a very noticeable improvement to my morning coffee. My only criticism is that the instruction manual needs some improvement.

Our last machine was a fully automatic all singing and dancing machine. This one takes some getting used to and I found the tutorials on YouTube very helpful. It is a challenge but what fun trying to get it right. I feel like a true barista now. Most tutorials advise using fresh coffee beans but I am having good results with prepacked beans. The coffee made from this machine is superior to the fully automated one and half the price. Would certainly recommend but you need to be prepared to play around to get the coffee to your personal taste but well worth it.