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CASABREWS CM5418 vs HBN CP-UKF-695A Espresso Machine

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

The bottom line

Very close on paper.

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 HBN CP-UKF-695A Espresso Machine if…

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

The CASABREWS CM5418 is ahead on 0 specs, the HBN CP-UKF-695A Espresso Machine on 0. 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 CM5418HBN CP-UKF-695A Espresso Machine

Brewing 25 points, CASABREWS CM5418 25 points, HBN CP-UKF-695A Espresso Machine
Milk 100 points, CASABREWS CM5418 100 points, HBN CP-UKF-695A Espresso Machine
Convenience 23 points, CASABREWS CM5418 23 points, HBN CP-UKF-695A Espresso Machine
Popularity 99 points, CASABREWS CM5418 56 points, HBN CP-UKF-695A Espresso Machine

Why is the CASABREWS CM5418 better than the HBN CP-UKF-695A Espresso Machine?

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

Why is the HBN CP-UKF-695A Espresso Machine better than the CASABREWS CM5418?

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

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
HBN CP-UKF-695A Espresso Machine 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.

Average: 20 bar
CASABREWS CM5418 20 bar casabrews.com
HBN CP-UKF-695A Espresso Machine 20 bar Amazon listing
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
HBN CP-UKF-695A 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
HBN CP-UKF-695A 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
HBN CP-UKF-695A Espresso Machine 34 oz Amazon listing

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
HBN CP-UKF-695A Espresso Machine 15.8 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
HBN CP-UKF-695A Espresso Machine 77 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
HBN CP-UKF-695A Espresso Machine 7.5 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
HBN CP-UKF-695A Espresso Machine 1,450 W Amazon listing

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

HBN CP-UKF-695A Espresso Machine · price class $

Currently above its 90-day average. Waiting may pay off.

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 HBN CP-UKF-695A Espresso Machine?

The CASABREWS CM5418 scores 36 points, the HBN CP-UKF-695A Espresso Machine 34. The score weighs grinder, heating system, temperature control, milk frothing and convenience.

How do they froth milk?

CASABREWS CM5418: manual steam wand. HBN CP-UKF-695A Espresso Machine: manual steam wand.

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