I hesitated to "invest" in such an amount espresso machine but since I, as soon as I finished my coffee, I long to sink the next! Very good pressure, the coffee is ground on demand, all the flavor is there, "unheard of" and especially "the ever drunk!" My selection criteria have been focused on the pressure (15 bar) and the type of coffee (beans): economic (price per kg compared to the pods: considerable difference!) For coffee stronger or weaker: we do it as we like it! What freedom we enjoy! In addition the product is practical, functional (on casters) and pretty! As +++++++! I do not regret my choice.