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Melitta Solo E950
A 20 cm wide espresso-and-café-crème machine with no milk system at all, a fully published data sheet and no independent test that we could find.
6.6BPR score
- €349Price
- Removable brew group; conical steel grinder with 5 steps — published by MelittaRemovable brew unit and grinder type, as published
- 9 of 10in Bean-to-Cup Coffee Machines
- 6.6BPR score 0–10
Review
What this product is
Written after the analysis, from the same sources the score is built on: the manufacturer's documentation, available studies and verified owner feedback.
The Solo suits people who drink their coffee black. It has no milk system: the two programmes are espresso and café crème, with water volume adjustable from 30 to 220 ml, three strength levels and three brew temperatures (85, 90 and 95 °C). With nothing to froth, the hygiene work is limited to the brew group, drip tray and descaling.
Melitta's product page is clear: conical steel grinder with 5 steps, removable brew group, 1.2 litre tank, 125 g bean container, 334 x 200 x 459 mm, 8 kg, 1400 W, pre-infusion, a two-cup function, automatic switch-off and a 0-watt switch. The page showed 349 euros, while Melitta's overview listed the Solo range from 329 euros. The same page is one of the few places where a maker shows consumable prices next to the machine: cleaning tablets from 3.49 euros and a Pro Aqua filter cartridge from 11.99 euros.
The weak point is evidence. We found no Stiftung Warentest or other independent result for the current E950 in the sources we opened, so the test score is low by rule, not because of a bad result. Owner data is limited to 27 reviews in Melitta's own shop, averaging 4.8. The 125 g bean container and 1.2 litre tank are the smallest in the ranking, and neither pump rating nor noise is published.
Technical data
Specification
Figures from the manufacturer's documentation, verified against available outside sources. Values we could not confirm are marked as declared.
- Brew group
- Removable
- Grinder
- Conical steel, 5 steps
- Pump rating
- Not on product page
- Water tank
- 1.2 l
- Bean container
- 125 g
- Milk system
- None
- Dimensions (H x W x D)
- 334 x 200 x 459 mm
- Weight
- 8 kg
- Power
- 1400 W
- Brew temperature
- 85 / 90 / 95 °C
- Water volume
- 30–220 ml
Component scores
Where the score
comes from.
Four components, equal weight, each on a 0–10 scale and each resting on a named source. The overall score is their mean — the full procedure is in the methodology.
What we liked
- Removable brew group and 5-step steel conical grinder published
- No milk system to clean
- Only 200 mm wide and 8 kg
- 0-watt switch and automatic switch-off
- Consumable prices shown by the maker: tablets from 3.49 EUR, filter from 11.99 EUR
Worth knowing
- No independent test found
- 125 g bean container and 1.2 l tank, the smallest here
- No milk drinks
- Only 27 owner reviews, all from the maker's shop
Comparison
How it compares
within the category
All values come from the same analysis and are comparable only within the category Bean-to-Cup Coffee Machines.
| Product | Score | Removable brew unit and grinder type, as published | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| CafeRomatica NICR 790Top score | 8.0 | Removable brew unit; conical grinder in hardened steel, number of grind steps not stated — published by Nivona | €779 |
| Solo E950This product | 6.6 | Removable brew group; conical steel grinder with 5 steps — published by Melitta | €349 |
| Category average10 products analysed | 7.3 | — | — |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can the Melitta Solo make cappuccino?
No. The E950 has no milk frother; Melitta sells a separate 'Solo & Milk' model for that. The Solo makes espresso and café crème only.
What do the consumables cost?
Melitta's product page listed Perfect Clean cleaning tablets from 3.49 euros and a Pro Aqua filter cartridge from 11.99 euros when we checked. How often they are needed depends on water hardness and use.
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