Gevi ECMI0-SS0A1
60ptsSemi-automatic espresso machine with built-in conical burr grinder, 20-bar pump, NTC and PID temperature control, and a steam wand that also dispenses hot water.
#10 of 115 overall · #10 among semi-automatic machines Semi-automatic GrinderSteam wand$$
Why the Gevi ECMI0-SS0A1 is better than average
- 58 mmportafilter size, found on 7% of machines
- PID temperature controlonly 19% of the machines we compare have this
- Hot water outletonly 26% of the machines we compare have this
- Built-in grinderonly 42% of the machines we compare have this
- Bigger water tank77.7 oz vs. 57.2 oz on average
- More grind settings30 vs. 25 on average
Specifications
From the manufacturer’s website (gevi.com) where it states a value, otherwise from the Amazon listing. “Not stated” means neither source says, not that the feature is missing. Tap the question mark to see why a spec matters.
Built-in grinderFresh grinding right before brewing matters more for taste than almost anything else. A built-in grinder saves buying a separate one. |
Yesgevi.com |
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Grind settingsMore steps let you fine-tune extraction for different beans. Below about 15 steps, dialing in espresso gets hard. |
30Amazon listing |
Heating systemDual boilers and heat exchangers can brew and steam at the same time with stable temperature. Thermoblocks heat fast but drift more. |
Not stated |
PID temperature controlA PID controller holds brew water within about one degree. Unstable temperature is the most common cause of sour or bitter shots. |
YesAmazon listing |
Adjustable brew temperatureLight roasts like hotter water, dark roasts cooler. Without adjustment you are stuck with one setting. |
Not stated |
Pre-infusionWetting the coffee puck at low pressure before full pressure evens out extraction and forgives small tamping mistakes. |
Not stated |
Portafilter size58 mm is the café standard with the widest choice of baskets and tampers. Smaller sizes work, but accessories are scarcer. |
58 mmgevi.com |
Pump pressureEspresso 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. |
20 bargevi.com |
Pressure gaugeA gauge shows whether your grind and dose are right while the shot runs. |
Not stated |
Brews two cups at onceHandy when you make coffee for two. |
Not stated |
Milk frothingA manual steam wand gives the best microfoam for latte art but takes practice. Automatic systems are easier but less flexible. |
Manual steam wandgevi.com |
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Heat-up timeHow long you wait from switching on until the first shot. Under a minute feels instant, over 15 minutes means planning ahead. |
Not stated |
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Water tankA bigger tank means refilling less often. For two milk drinks a day, about 60 oz lasts several days. |
77.7 ozgevi.com |
Bean hopperHow many beans the built-in grinder holds. |
Not stated |
One-touch drinksPreset recipes such as latte or cappuccino at the push of a button. |
Not stated |
Hot water outletFor Americanos and tea without a kettle. |
YesAmazon listing |
Cup warmerWarm cups keep espresso hot longer. |
Not stated |
App controlRemote start and recipe settings from your phone. |
Not stated |
HeightMeasure the space under your kitchen cabinets. Many machines need a few extra inches on top to refill the water tank or bean hopper. |
16.5 inAmazon listing |
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Counter spaceWidth times depth, the area the machine takes up on your counter. |
138 sq inAmazon listing |
WeightHeavier machines stay put when you lock in the portafilter. Lighter ones are easier to move and store. |
Not stated |
PowerHigher wattage usually means faster heating, but it says nothing about coffee quality. |
1,450 Wgevi.com |
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Does it pay off for you?
Compared with buying the same drinks at a coffee shop.