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CASABREWS CM5418 vs Chefman CraftBrew Espresso Machine

Updated November 1, 2026 · Specs from casabrews.com, chefman.com and the Amazon listings · How we score

The bottom line

It comes down to the water tank.

Get the CASABREWS CM5418 if…

you like its design or find it cheaper today. On the specs both listings state, it is not ahead.

Get the Chefman CraftBrew Espresso Machine if…

you hate refilling: a 50.7 oz tank vs. 34 oz.

The CASABREWS CM5418 is ahead on 0 specs, the Chefman CraftBrew Espresso Machine on 1. 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 CM5418Chefman CraftBrew Espresso Machine

Brewing 25 points, CASABREWS CM5418 21 points, Chefman CraftBrew Espresso Machine
Milk 100 points, CASABREWS CM5418 100 points, Chefman CraftBrew Espresso Machine
Convenience 23 points, CASABREWS CM5418 29 points, Chefman CraftBrew Espresso Machine
Popularity 99 points, CASABREWS CM5418 56 points, Chefman CraftBrew Espresso Machine

Why is the CASABREWS CM5418 better than the Chefman CraftBrew Espresso Machine?

No spec where it is clearly ahead, based on what both listings state.

Why is the Chefman CraftBrew Espresso Machine better than the CASABREWS CM5418?

  • 49% bigger water tank50.7 oz vs. 34 oz

Every spec, with its source

Only specs both sides state can win. A “Not stated” never wins or loses.

Brewing

Built-in grinder

Fresh grinding right before brewing matters more for taste than almost anything else. A built-in grinder saves buying a separate one.

42% of machines have this
CASABREWS CM5418 No Amazon listing
Chefman CraftBrew Espresso Machine No Amazon listing
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.

Average: 20 bar
CASABREWS CM5418 20 bar casabrews.com
Chefman CraftBrew Espresso Machine 15 bar chefman.com
Pressure gauge

A gauge shows whether your grind and dose are right while the shot runs.

13% of machines have this
CASABREWS CM5418 Yes Amazon listing
Chefman CraftBrew Espresso Machine Not stated

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 CM5418 Manual steam wand Amazon listing
Chefman CraftBrew Espresso Machine Manual steam wand Amazon listing

Convenience

Water tank

A bigger tank means refilling less often. For two milk drinks a day, about 60 oz lasts several days.

Average: 57.5 oz
CASABREWS CM5418 34 oz casabrews.com
Chefman CraftBrew Espresso Machine 50.7 oz chefman.com

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.

Average: 13.4 in
CASABREWS CM5418 Not stated
Chefman CraftBrew Espresso Machine 11.9 in Amazon listing
Counter space

Width times depth, the area the machine takes up on your counter.

Average: 113 sq in
CASABREWS CM5418 Not stated
Chefman CraftBrew Espresso Machine 96 sq in Amazon listing
Weight

Heavier machines stay put when you lock in the portafilter. Lighter ones are easier to move and store.

Average: 11 lbs
CASABREWS CM5418 8.6 lbs Amazon listing
Chefman CraftBrew Espresso Machine 7.9 lbs Amazon listing

Other

Power

Higher wattage usually means faster heating, but it says nothing about coffee quality.

Average: 1,350 W
CASABREWS CM5418 1,350 W casabrews.com
Chefman CraftBrew Espresso Machine 1,350 W chefman.com

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 CM5418 · 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 price

Chefman CraftBrew Espresso Machine · 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 price

Questions

Which is better, the CASABREWS CM5418 or the Chefman CraftBrew Espresso Machine?

The CASABREWS CM5418 scores 36 points, the Chefman CraftBrew Espresso Machine 33. The score weighs grinder, heating system, temperature control, milk frothing and convenience.

Do both have a built-in grinder?

No. With either one you need pre-ground coffee or a separate grinder.

Which one has the bigger water tank?

The Chefman CraftBrew Espresso Machine: 50.7 oz vs. 34 oz for the CASABREWS CM5418.

How do they froth milk?

CASABREWS CM5418: manual steam wand. Chefman CraftBrew Espresso Machine: manual steam wand.

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