De'Longhi Scultura Traditional Barista Pump Espresso Machine, Coffee and Cappuccino Maker, ECZ351BK, Black
De’Longhi ECZ351.BK
Scultura traditional pump espresso
Create all your coffee shop favourites with the De’Longhi ECZ Scultura traditional pump machine. This machine will deliver a real barista experience at home. Enjoy your favourite coffee, whether that is a strong espresso or frothy cappuccino, all from your choice of fresh ground coffee.
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Cappuccino system
The traditional frother mixes steam, air and milk, producing a rich, creamy froth for a great cappuccino.
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Professional 15-bar pump
Professional 15-bar pump force water through the coffee grounds at a 15-bar pump pressure to create an intense shot of espresso with a rich golden crema
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Heating system
Stainless steel boiler engineered to last and work with consistent performance.
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Removable water tank
For added convenience, you can remove the large 1.4L water tank to refill it with water without any spillage
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Easy cleaning
Drip tray and cups-filters with removable internal part for optimal cleaning
Comparison Table
Compact | Size | Super compact |
30.5 x 24.2 x 30 cm | Dimensions LxWxH | 14.7 x 33 x 30.5 cm |
Ground or ESE Pods | Coffee Type | Ground or ESE Pods |
Manual | Milk Frother | Adjustable Manual |
Boiler | Heating system | Thermoblock |
Compact | Size | Compact |
30.5 x 24.2 x 30 cm | Dimensions LxWxH | 18.5 x 24 x 30.5 cm |
Ground or ESE Pods | Coffee Type | Ground or ESE Pods |
Manual | Milk Frother | Adjustable Manual |
Boiler | Heating system | Boiler |
Compact | Size | Compact |
30.5 x 24.2 x 30 cm | Dimensions LxWxH | 26 x 23 x30 cm |
Ground or ESE Pods | Coffee Type | Ground or ESE Pods |
Manual | Milk Frother | Manual |
Boiler | Heating system | Boiler |
- Dedica Pump EC685
- ECP35.31 Pump
- ECOV311.BG Pump
| Weight: | 4.1 kg |
| Dimensions: | 30 x 24.2 x 30.5 cm; 4.1 Kilograms |
| Brand: | De'Longhi |
| Model: | ECZ351.BK |
| Colour: | Black |
| Colour: | Black |
Tasty coffee
Once you know how to make the coffee it’s very easy, but a friend of mine who has one had to show me, and a few tricks as she used to be a barista. Heat is great for the coffee and very tasty. Would highly recommend if you wanted more of a fresh coffee that’s easy to make and doesn’t take long to do.
Power off functio
Was in the process of replacing and returning when worked out the problem of the system auto powering off 5 seconds after turning on (as per video). This is an auto function that happens if the unit is powered on with the steam button ( P3) also pressed in. To resolve literally just ensure that the steam button is not pressed in when power on. I see others have repeatedly returned units due to this which is not actually a fault. Would be good if the instructions covered this auto off function anywhere including in the troubleshooting table. Would also help if Amazon support had this noted against the unit for troubleshooting
Not disappointed
Makes a gorgeous coffee. Only negative is that it’s slightly noisier than my previous machine
Great coffee make
After buying 2 Dedicas and having issues with them I returned and got this one. Best decision. It beats it hands down. Easy to use. The milk wand works and doesn’t fly off.
The machine has lasted well
I bought this machine in December 2020. It has been used about 5 times a day and has never missed a beat.
My tips:
Fine ground espresso can block the single tiny hole. I now use Morrisons Italian style ground coffee, very well tamped down with the DeLonghi steel press. This has a good taste and crema and never blocks the pourer.
IF the machine turns 4 seconds after switching on it is because the steam button is still pressed.
Enjoy.
Love this machine
Love our coffee machine it’s used for 2 cups of coffee 2-3 times a day. Had to purchase espresso cups separately as the coffee out put nozzle is fairly tight on size. We’ve had to descale our twice already past 9 months but then it’s used a lot. Loots lovely and easy/quick to use
Some coffee granules though are to coarse for the water to filtrate through
Just brillia
This was a present for the other hald, he is so happy with it. Produces ‘the best coffee I’ve ever had’. Customer services were also really helpful when we had a problem. Only used the steamer once so far, but was very effective.
As a former barista I definitely recommend
Nice coffee easy to clea
This machine makes a lovely cup of coffee , it is easy to clea
Excellent machine at a great price
This coffee machine is a bargain at the warehouse price. Couldn’t see any marks or damage – just a new machine. Makes great coffee and very easy to use.
Great first time machine
This is my first espresso machine and it does exactly what I need it to do.
You get a good crema on the coffee and frothy up the milk well. Simple to use, not much to get wrong.
You might struggle if you’re making coffee for a group, unless they all want a single espresso.
Great machine for it's price!
I think the machine has a simple design and makes great coffee and is easy to use. Perfect nachine for the price! Perhaps my only remark is that the water collecting tray is bit flimsy and rattles a lot when making coffee. Overall, quclity of the materials is not bad.
Great produc
Bought to replace identical model we had for 6 years. Once you understand how to use it great coffee
Good Quality!
Researched a lot of machines before purchasing, this is really great. No regrets there!
I use it daily and was not even a big coffee drinker previously! It is very easy to clean. Heats up quickly. I live with a coffee lover and they love each and every espresso or cappuccino and comment on the quality every single time. wE grind our own beans, this machine also allows you to use pods too.
Well done Delonghi!
It looks great and of high quality standard.
We have purchased glasses to go with it and they rest perfectly on top of the machine in order to be pre-heated.
Quick and easy to use
This machine heats up quickly and produces a good cup of coffee quickly. Easy to clean and looks good.
Great machine - A couple of tips to get the best out of it.
First off I don’t use the frother so I will just concentrate on the coffee part.
I have had my machine which is well built and oozes quality for 2.5 years and I think it is brilliant. I have had a couple of issues which I found easy to fix or work around.
1. Not hot enough ie green light to say water is hot goes out. This was a small problem and I get round this by pre warming my cup with boiling water and just fill to full ignoring the green light. It is plenty hot enough.
2. Not delivering coffee this happens if the coffee filter pod has become blocked (I think it happened to me on a specific espresso blend) I was at my wits end. This is easy to sort out if you leave the pod soaking in a little slightly diluted vinegar for a day or two. Problem has not returned since.
Please note we live in a soft water part of the country so have no experience of how limescale can affect these machines.
Great machine - A couple of tips to get the best out of it.
First off I don’t use the frother so I will just concentrate on the coffee part.
I have had my machine which is well built and oozes quality for 2.5 years and I think it is brilliant. I have had a couple of issues which I found easy to fix or work around.
1. Not hot enough ie green light to say water is hot goes out. This was a small problem and I get round this by pre warming my cup with boiling water and just fill to full ignoring the green light. It is plenty hot enough.
2. Not delivering coffee this happens if the coffee filter pod has become blocked (I think it happened to me on a specific espresso blend) I was at my wits end. This is easy to sort out if you leave the pod soaking in a little slightly diluted vinegar for a day or two. Problem has not returned since.
Please note we live in a soft water part of the country so have no experience of how limescale can affect these machines.
A slow machine, but makes great coffee.
Got an Amazon warehouse model, which had a tiny scratch, but otherwise perfect. This is a boiler machine, Vs the newer thermoblocks. What this means in practice is a slower start while waiting for the water to heat up, and then also a few pauses if you’re doing an americano , as the hot water will run out a few times. Enough hot water for one espresso between pauses.
A thermoblock on the other hand heats the water in real time, like an electric shower.
All that said, I like it. It makes lovely coffee. Not sure I’d pay full price though.
If you’re not in a rush, this is a great little machine.
Wow, there are some scathing reviews of this coffee machine! So I’m writing this to give some perspective. I bought mine in 2017 and have used it pretty much everyday since.
Bottom line: it makes a great quality coffee for the price point. I’ve used more expensive ‘auto’ machines that cost twice as much which don’t come close. However, you do need to spend a bit of time understanding how to get the best out of it.
Some things that I found helped me:
-buy pre ground coffee for espresso machines, I use Lavazza gold, the ground needs to be moist. Multi purpose ground coffee that can be a bit drier do not work well and you end up with a weak and tasteless coffee
-don’t be tempted to overfill the coffee, if you do it causes the water flow to slow down during extraction and the coffee isn’t as strong as it should be, so weirdly a bit less coffee makes for a stronger espresso!
-use a large steaming jug, the frother pipe is designed for idiot-proof cappuccinos which it does great. If you want to make a flat white you need to keep the milk swirling to create micro foam instead, a larger jug helps to do this and it takes a bit of practice
-only switch it on when you need it! This is not an appliance you leaved turned on. It actually turns itself off if you leave it on too long. It also auto-turns off if you try to switch it on with either the pump or steam button pushed in!
-when you’re steaming milk the light will go off half way during steaming but the pressure stays high enough to finish the job, you do not need to stop mid way to let the steam build back up again
The good points:
-It’s super easy to use once you find your way with it
-It makes a creamy and full bodied espressos with the right type and amount of coffee
-The frother is easy to use and can make rich foam or micro foam with practice
-For the price point it’s superb value for money and feels solid and well built, mine is still going strong 3+ years in
-the water tank is huge and will do at least 4 cups without refilling
The not so good points:
-The frother pipe needs stripping down and careful cleaning on a regular basis as milk gets trapped inside the parts, leave it too long and it gets nasty and ruins your milk
-The auto switch off will annoy you if you forget and leave the coffee or steam buttons pushed in, it took me a while to figure out!
-You can’t fit a tall cup under the coffee head, I use shot glasses instead which is also a good aid to time the extraction right, about 30-35 seconds
Wow, there are some scathing reviews of this coffee machine! So I’m writing this to give some perspective. I bought mine in 2017 and have used it pretty much everyday since.
Bottom line: it makes a great quality coffee for the price point. I’ve used more expensive ‘auto’ machines that cost twice as much which don’t come close. However, you do need to spend a bit of time understanding how to get the best out of it.
Some things that I found helped me:
-buy pre ground coffee for espresso machines, I use Lavazza gold, the ground needs to be moist. Multi purpose ground coffee that can be a bit drier do not work well and you end up with a weak and tasteless coffee
-don’t be tempted to overfill the coffee, if you do it causes the water flow to slow down during extraction and the coffee isn’t as strong as it should be, so weirdly a bit less coffee makes for a stronger espresso!
-use a large steaming jug, the frother pipe is designed for idiot-proof cappuccinos which it does great. If you want to make a flat white you need to keep the milk swirling to create micro foam instead, a larger jug helps to do this and it takes a bit of practice
-only switch it on when you need it! This is not an appliance you leaved turned on. It actually turns itself off if you leave it on too long. It also auto-turns off if you try to switch it on with either the pump or steam button pushed in!
-when you’re steaming milk the light will go off half way during steaming but the pressure stays high enough to finish the job, you do not need to stop mid way to let the steam build back up again
The good points:
-It’s super easy to use once you find your way with it
-It makes a creamy and full bodied espressos with the right type and amount of coffee
-The frother is easy to use and can make rich foam or micro foam with practice
-For the price point it’s superb value for money and feels solid and well built, mine is still going strong 3+ years in
-the water tank is huge and will do at least 4 cups without refilling
The not so good points:
-The frother pipe needs stripping down and careful cleaning on a regular basis as milk gets trapped inside the parts, leave it too long and it gets nasty and ruins your milk
-The auto switch off will annoy you if you forget and leave the coffee or steam buttons pushed in, it took me a while to figure out!
-You can’t fit a tall cup under the coffee head, I use shot glasses instead which is also a good aid to time the extraction right, about 30-35 seconds
Brilliant Starter Machine
Perfect starter coffee machine, bought as a Christmas gift with some hesitation after seeing mixed reviews.
Had nothing to worry about, machine is easy to work, makes great coffee and has no flaws so fa
An OK domestic quality machine
I bought the Scultura on the strength of Which reviews (very good, best buy etc.). My previous machine was a Gaggia Baby which expired at 19 years old. Firstly the Scultura looks great and is easy to fill with water. The portafilter is narrower than the Gaggia and therefore a bit more difficult to fill. If you fully fill the portafilter and compress the grains firmly the pump is not powerful enough and the flow peters out after a small expresso has been made. Slightly underfilling and not compressing too hard seems to work best. The pump and boiler both seem underpowered compared with Gaggia but use a lot less electric… The quality of the expresso though is very good with the tricky little de’longhi portafilter. If making Cappuccino you have to wait a liitle while for the machine to be “steam ready” because of the low powered boiler. But this is ok because the machine makes very hot expresso. Foaming the milk is trickier than with the Gaggia wand and its easy to end up with creamy “flat white” milk rather than Cappuccino foam, but I think practice will make perfect.
All in all this is an “ok” machine but I think I may live to regret not investing the 450 needed to buy a Gaggia Classic (todays equivalent of the 1990’s Gaggia baby….
Excellent Machine For the Price
I love it, it makes a variety of coffees and haven’t found anything I don’t like about it.
Works well as an expresso machine, need to remove the drip trays to be able to fit a mug under it though. Makes good coffee, heats up reasonably quick, and steamer works okay.
All the stainless steel scratches very easily, so doesn’t looks like new after a few months of use. Could be improved with the addition of a hot water outlet, a timer for how long the expresso is brewing. Water can drip from expresso fountain whilst using the steamer also whilst off too.
Exactly what we needed
If you are a coffee connoisseur, this may not be enough, but for us, it is exactly what we needed. It has a milk frother,
It makes cappuccino and espresso as well as Americano. Most importantly it’s fast and very hot. Perfec
Great little compact machine
This coffee machine is really easy to use and clean and importantly makes a really decent, authentic cup of cafe grade coffee. Super quick to heat up to ready temperature and the very easy to lock and load. I used cafertieres and stove top coffee makers before but this takes it to the next level. Highly recommended.
Great coffee machine!
Bought this as a Christmas present for my husband having read the reviews on here and on the Which site too. Can’t fault it! And it makes the best coffee too!
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Easy to use ,a bit of practice makes beautiful coffee
Delicious coffee
Produces delicious coffee, with an excellent crema. Feasible to make a flat white style coffee with the milk wand. Coffee is hot when machine is warmed properly.
First machine purchased was faulty, however, Amazon replaced the machine, quickly and easily with excellent customer service.
Great coffee machine!
I love it so much that I’ve just sketched it!
Great coffee machine at an amazing price
Not bought from amazon warehouse before, but this was Well worth the money. Can’t spot the imperfections. Works a dream. Looks great too.
Good value for money
Good value for money however not the best build quality but still stylish.
What a great little machine
I have been honestly blown away how good this machine is. There are other machines out there, cheaper more expensive etc. but for mid price range you can’t go wrong with this.
I have used other De’Longhi machines and didn’t rate them but thought I would give this one a go and I am glad I did.
I use it to make my espresso, my wife’s hot chocolate, my mother in law’s cappuccino, my father in laws Latte and to warm my kids milk up, it is super versatile and easy to clean.
Go for it, you can’t go wrong.
Great machine but first one was faulty
Its small but looks very well and makes great coffee. The steamer is also very powerful and froths the milk great.
It will only take small mugs to max 70mm height. This is worth keeping in mind. I ended up buying mugs and a milk jug from here. The rear water container holds a lot of water and is easy removed or refilled as is.
4 stars as the fist one I got was faulty. Leaking water a lot but Amazon were great to fully replace it quickly at no cost to me. First class service there on Amazons front.
I am writing this review to clarify an issue that some of the customers are experiencing where the machine shuts off immediately after being turned on. This is NOT faulty behavior. If the frother button is not off and you want to turn on the machine, as a security measure it will go off automatically! You need to turn off the frother to be able to turn on the machine. Only then you can turn the frother on.
YOU ARE WELCOME!
I am writing this review to clarify an issue that some of the customers are experiencing where the machine shuts off immediately after being turned on. This is NOT faulty behavior. If the frother button is not off and you want to turn on the machine, as a security measure it will go off automatically! You need to turn off the frother to be able to turn on the machine. Only then you can turn the frother on.
YOU ARE WELCOME!
Lovely machine.
Lovely machine. Thick crema layer. Hot hot hot coffee. Really pleased with it.
Good but short life
This produces good coffee without fuss. I use it with ESE pods that are convenient and mess-free. This is my second Scultura machine – the first one lasted just less than 4 years and the De’Longhi I had before that that also lasted about 4 years. I don’t know how this compares with other makes but I think it should be longer lasting. I think that the part that has failed is an electro-magnetic valve but I don’t fancy trying to change it and I doubt that having the machine professionally repaired would be economic.
Barista Approved
My first review and it will be brief. As a Barista who works at Costa I am very impressed.
Pros:
– Compact design.
– Metal exterior.
– Quality Espresso extraction.
– Impressivley powerful steam arm.
– Large water reservoir.
– ‘Auto-off’ functionality, to save power.
– User-friendly instructions.
Cons:
– May be a bit fiddly to understand when the machine is ready to extract the espresso/the steam arm is ready to steam, but I seemed to get it right after a few tries.
Notes:
– If it keeps turning off, make sure the steam arm button is not engaged, else it will refuse to heat up.
Overall I am very pleased with the quality of this machine for the price, I’ve made flat whites, lattes and cappuccinos just fine. Worth the purchase.
Good coffee
Great coffee maker easy to use and makes a lovely wee coffee.
User friendly
Very happy with this product, easy to use and work with
Good, reasonably priced machine!
This coffee machine is easy to use and makes really delicious coffee. The milk frother is a bit of a pain to clean but as we don’t tend to use it that doesn’t matter. The espresso comes out a little frothy giving the coffee a really professional look – might as well be in a coffee shop!
Makes an excellent cup of coffee
It took me a while to get the hang of it but have to say it does make an excellent cup of coffee whether it’s an espresso or cappuccino. It is a bit fiddly but on the whole I am extremely pleased with it.
Great coffee
I am pleased with both the product and the timely delivery
A FABULOUS ITEM
I AM DELIGHTED WITH THIS ITEM AND I THANK THE SELLER FOR THE SWIFT DISPATCH AND THE CAREFUL PACKING – THE MACHINE IS CLEANER THAN IT WAS WHEN IT WAS MADE IT SEEMS SO I’M CHUFFED TO BITS – WISH IT HAD THE OWNER MANUAL BUT PERHAPS I’LL FIND IT ONLINE AND DON’T THINK IT’S ROCKET SCIENCE EITHER.
SO POSSIBLY THE BEST EVER PURCHASE I HAVE EVER HAD SO THANK YOU SELLER
CHRISTOPHER
I live this machine ! Very good quality in every way . Strong streamer/ strong pressure. It’s like a home cafe experience- you can do all kind of coffee /latte, machiato, espresso, cappuccino, flat white, americano ! I have many other coffee machine /capsule, non-capsule types / and this is one of my favourite out of the 7 I have !
Excellent taste but leaky steaming wand
I have been using this for over a month and have enjoyed the beautiful coffee it makes. The machine is ready in about one and a half minutes. The downsides are: small size of the cup tray (however it can be removed to accommodate bigger mugs), and the steam wand leaking whenever the machine is on. Nothing huge but worth leaving a container under the wand to prevent your counter from ‘flooding’ over time. For some reason the water steamed through the wand for an americano tastes strange even after flushing it thoroughly.
Overall, a product that makes great tasting coffee and I give it 4 stars because it gives a lot of freedom for the entry-level quality and price. I was hard pressed to find a better machine at the time for the price.
Nice machine
Good machine i use pre grounded coffee espresso blend. Haven’t tried with a coffee grinder yet. Overall very satisfied with this machine.
Great value for money. Fantastic product. Highly recommend.
Bought this for fathers day for my husband from our daughter. He absolutely loves it. So great that you can use ground coffee and pods depending om what you fancy & froth up the milk. Fantastic product good value for money.
Great with perseverance.
Had to re-order as first one had a leaky valve on the water tank but it’s really nice, looks great, not huge so doesn’t take up too much space. It is very stiff to use at first but that soon loosens. It takes a little while to get used to using it…..still not quite mastered it though I can now make an amazing froth……had to you tube a tutorial for lessons though.
good no nonsense machine
Bought this as it was exactly like our other one and that lasted years, very easy to use and makes nice coffee.
Better than costa coffee
I bought this during lockdown and can honestly say it is easy to use easy to clean and makes a fantastic latte we don’t think we will be going back to the long queue in Costa when you can make your own the frother on the side is outstanding I am now barista!
Good machine
Excellent machine and would give it 5 stars if you could standard size mugs under the dispenser. I saw reviews about the machine switching itself off which it does only if the steam button is pressed in when you start to use it. So read the instructions and it works perfectly. Excellent and quick.
We thought it was faulty, but it wan'
Works well, we thought it had gone wrong as the on button would not stay on, so we arranged a replacement, but then it started working OK and when the replacement came it did the same. We think it’s the cleaning cycle you have to do before use upsets it a bit.
Love a De Longhi
My third DeLonghi. Bought for a friend. Had to send back because faulty but replacement arrived following day( before posting faulty one) Love this as the previous ones l had ! It will be my next purchase when my 4 years old machine will need replacing….still going strong though!
Thank you for excellent service Amazon.
Makes a great coffee
Makes gorgeous coffee, would recommend using espresso blend or other finely ground coffee, not the fastest on the market and you need patience, but the end result is really worth every penny. Looks great, build quality is pretty good and it’s easy to keep clean.
The cup warmer on top is a nice extra touch.
YOU NEED TO SWITCH STEAM BUTTON OFF AFTER USING
I love this machine, it looks beautiful, makes great coffee and is easy to use once you get used to it BUT this sounds basic but you need to switch the steam button off after use. The light comes on, you use your steam, the light is off, So you assume it is off, you switch off the machine and next time you go to use it, it doesn’t work. Power button keeps switching off and it appears to be broken. All you need to do is push the steam button back off. I don’t think this is that clear. Anyhoo, once this dawned on me all good, love it.
Impressed
Having owned a Francis Francis X1 for 20+ years that has finally given up the ghost (but is potentially still repairable) I was somewhat reluctant to go down the De’Longhi route however I am impressed so far; especially regarding the price.
I always use Caffe Illy or Monmouth Coffee Co. pre ground coffee. The Scultura produces an excellent espresso with a really decent crema. The milk frother is also pretty effective, much more so with full fat milk rather than semi-skimmed. Things have definitely moved on since the late 90’s but it will be interesting to see whether the De’Longhi does 20 years service.
Positives:
1. Produces a great espresso and cappucino
2. Relatively inexpensive
3. Lived up to the Which? review
4. Seems quite well made and sturdy
Negatives:
1. Quite difficult to tap the coffee out of the holder
2. The auto switch off is a bit annoying as it cuts out too quickly as I would like to warm cups on top.
3. Not enough room on top to store 4 Italian style cappucino cups which there was on the X1
4. Drips from the steamer however I think most machines do.
Dream machine.
Easy to set up. Easy to use. Excellant coffee. I don’t know why I didn’t buy this sooner.
Simple to use
Only used this once so far but it was very easy to use and made a great coffee.
At last - good coffee
Had some trouble turning it on, but persisted with it and now it’s working perfectly well. Always like delonghi coffee machines.
Really good optio
As a former barista I’ve really been missing being able to make my own coffee the way I like it, so decided to treat myself! Got it for 100 and it was definitely worth it, you do have to get the right type of barista style milk jug to get a good microfoam to make latte art or more complicated milk based drinks like a flat white or macchiato. But the steam wand has some good power, not as great as a professional machine but definitely excellent for the money.
The espresso runs really well and smooth, I’ve had no issues with my drinks tasting like plastic I’ve noticed some people complain about.
It’s really straight forward to use and although I haven’t needed to properly descale it yet, it cleans pretty easily. Definitely a good addition to the kitchen and would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a quality coffee in their own house. The only issue I had was it turning off immediately when I first opened it, but that issue seems to have resolved itself so no more complaints.
Had this for a couple of weeks now it’s great! It’s my first coffee machine I’ve bought and it really easy to use
Ignore the reviews saying It turns off immediately, that only happens if the steam button is still pressed from the last time you use it.
Excellent Machine
This is a great machine. Looks and works very well. Set up easy. Super value
Italian espresso coffee machine works perfectly fine
I love it. It works amazingly and it is very easy to use and learn. Coffe is really good.
Great coffee
. The coffee is fantastic and that is the only thing that matters. We paid 130 for this so it was definitely worth our. This is the second machine I have had we got 6 years out of the last one so that is the only criticism not long lasting but a great buy overall