Head-to-heads / CASABREWS 3700 Essential vs CASABREWS CM7036E
CASABREWS 3700 Essential vs CASABREWS CM7036E
The bottom line
It comes down to milk frothing.
Get the CASABREWS 3700 Essential if…
you want a manual steam wand for milk drinks, or you hate refilling: a 43.9 oz tank vs. 21 oz.
Get the CASABREWS CM7036E if…
you like its design or find it cheaper today. On the specs both listings state, it is not ahead.
The CASABREWS 3700 Essential is ahead on 2 specs, the CASABREWS CM7036E on 0. These are different kinds of machine (semi-automatic vs capsule). We earn a commission if you buy through these links. It never changes a score.
Score by category
Each bar is out of 100. Popularity is how often the machine sells on Amazon compared to all 140 machines.
CASABREWS 3700 EssentialCASABREWS CM7036E
Brewing
Milk
Convenience
Popularity
Why is the CASABREWS 3700 Essential better than the CASABREWS CM7036E?
- Milk frothingManual steam wand vs. None
- 109% bigger water tank43.9 oz vs. 21 oz
Why is the CASABREWS CM7036E better than the CASABREWS 3700 Essential?
No spec where it is clearly ahead, based on what both listings state.
Every spec, with its source
Only specs both sides state can win. A “Not stated” never wins or loses.
Brewing
Portafilter size
58 mm is the café standard with the widest choice of baskets and tampers. Smaller sizes work, but accessories are scarcer.
CASABREWS CM7036E
Not stated
Pump pressure
Espresso is brewed at about 9 bar. Higher numbers on the box are maximum pump ratings and do not make better coffee, so we do not score them.
Milk
Milk frothing
A manual steam wand gives the best microfoam for latte art but takes practice. Automatic systems are easier but less flexible.
CASABREWS CM7036E
None
Amazon listing
Convenience
Heat-up time
How long you wait from switching on until the first shot. Under a minute feels instant, over 15 minutes means planning ahead.
CASABREWS CM7036E
Not stated
Water tank
A bigger tank means refilling less often. For two milk drinks a day, about 60 oz lasts several days.
One-touch drinks
Preset recipes such as latte or cappuccino at the push of a button.
CASABREWS 3700 Essential
Not stated
Size and weight
Height
Measure the space under your kitchen cabinets. Many machines need a few extra inches on top to refill the water tank or bean hopper.
CASABREWS 3700 Essential
Not stated
CASABREWS CM7036E
8.6 in
Amazon listing
Counter space
Width times depth, the area the machine takes up on your counter.
CASABREWS 3700 Essential
Not stated
CASABREWS CM7036E
49 sq in
Amazon listing
Weight
Heavier machines stay put when you lock in the portafilter. Lighter ones are easier to move and store.
CASABREWS 3700 Essential
8.1 lbs
Amazon listing
CASABREWS CM7036E
Not stated
Other
Power
Higher wattage usually means faster heating, but it says nothing about coffee quality.
Highlighted: the better value for that spec. Bars show where a value sits among all 140 machines. Specs neither listing states are left out. How we score
Deal check
CASABREWS 3700 Essential · price class $
Around its usual price.Compared with its own 90-day average and 12-month low on Amazon. The exact price is on Amazon.
See today’s priceCASABREWS CM7036E · price class $
Lowest price in the last 12 months right now.Compared with its own 90-day average and 12-month low on Amazon. The exact price is on Amazon.
See today’s priceQuestions
Which is better, the CASABREWS 3700 Essential or the CASABREWS CM7036E?
The CASABREWS 3700 Essential scores 36 points, the CASABREWS CM7036E 24. The score weighs grinder, heating system, temperature control, milk frothing and convenience.
Which one has the bigger water tank?
The CASABREWS 3700 Essential: 43.9 oz vs. 21 oz for the CASABREWS CM7036E.
How do they froth milk?
CASABREWS 3700 Essential: manual steam wand. CASABREWS CM7036E: none.
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