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Smeg · Coffee machine

Smeg

Mixed6/10

Family-owned Italian appliance maker known for design-led, retro-styled kitchen appliances.

Founded
1948
From
Italy
HQ
Guastalla, Italy
Owned by
Independent
Made in
Italy (large appliances); small appliances largely in China
Also sold as
SMEG
www.smeg.com

Coffee machine

Mixed6/10Premium

Smeg's espresso and bean-to-cup machines are bought mostly for their looks. Reviewers find them competent but not better than cheaper Breville or De'Longhi machines.

Good at

  • Distinctive retro design in many colours
  • Matches the rest of the Smeg small-appliance range

Weak at

  • You pay heavily for the styling
  • Coffee quality only on par with cheaper rivals
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty
ECF01ECF02BCC bean-to-cupDCF drip filter

Best for: Design-led kitchens that want the retro Smeg look

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Coffee machine brands in New Zealand

Smeg is #10 of 10, best rated first.

#BrandRatingPriceDetails
1BrevilleAustralia9/10ExcellentPremium
2De'LonghiItaly8/10GoodMid-range
3JuraSwitzerland8/10GoodLuxury
4NinjaUnited States7.5/10GoodMid-range
5MieleGermany7/10GoodLuxury
6PhilipsNetherlands7/10GoodMid-range
7RancilioItaly7/10GoodPremium
8NespressoSwitzerland7/10GoodMid-range
9SunbeamUnited States6/10MixedBudget
10SmegItaly6/10MixedPremium

Researched September 2026 from public reviews, consumer groups and retailer listings, and summarised by hand — ratings are a judgement, not a lab score. Check current reviews and local retailers before you buy.