Overall Rating
7.2, Based on 43 Reviews
Avg Price
$799.00
Manufacturer
Francis! Francis!
Machine Type
pump, single boiler, pod, ground, artistic espresso machine, ese system
Colors
All the Rainbow
Class
Semi Automatic Dual Purpose Boiler
Pro Review
No
First Look
Yes
QuickShot
No
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The X1 is undeniably one of the more unique looking consumer espresso machines on the market today. Available in a wide range of colours, the machine has undergone some major improvements inside in recent years.
Scott Smith (quality: 8.8)
02.08.2006
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Great machine for the espresso fan
Patrick Moss (quality: 8.0)
02.10.2006
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Love it! Get one and you'll love it too.
Josh Alwitt (quality: 8.0)
02.06.2012
Rating: 4.8
Bottom Line: Great coffee and easy to use, but unreliable machine makes it not worth the trouble
Steve Strawman (quality: 8.0)
02.04.2006
Rating: 5.4
Bottom Line: Probably more style than substance, but capable of making decent (not great) espresso; a high-maintenance trophy-wife.
Phil M (quality: 7.6)
05.08.2003
Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: Design classic, Quality espresso.
Jay Johnson (quality: 7.5)
07.27.2008
Rating: 4.6
Bottom Line: If you need parts, get ready to ship your machine. Using the steamer: for 12oz of milk to go from 40* to 160* takes over 3 min. FF customer service is juvenile at best.
Mark Shackelford (quality: 7.5)
06.13.2000
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Attractive retro design offers exclusivity and conversation. Equal performance can be had for less $.
Brenda XYZ (quality: 7.3)
11.22.2001
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Form and function mesh beautifully.
Drew Giacobe (quality: 7.0)
02.18.2004
Rating: 6.0
Bottom Line: Pretty, but in the end, it's a piece of junk.
Name Blank (quality: 7.0)
03.10.2004
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: An eye-catching, effective espresso machine for people who want a quick, tasty shot of love.
Chris Aubry (quality: 7.0)
04.13.2000
Rating: 3.2
Bottom Line: Don't even think about it! Imagine, one can get a Sylvia for less!
J J (quality: 7.0)
11.16.2009
Rating: 4.4
Bottom Line: Looks nice outside, cheap parts inside, machine-specific parts are not available. All beauty, with no brawn.
Steve Caswell (quality: 7.0)
12.14.2007
Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: Great machine if you're into convenience and like the idea of switching between pods and traditional in an instance.
Robert Perschmann (quality: 6.8)
12.22.2003
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Can find no reason to rate less than a ten on all counts
Lars Wallin (quality: 6.8)
03.09.2002
Rating: 6.8
Bottom Line: All in all i am glad that i choose an X1 when i made my choice 3 years back. It has been a beautiful and taste full experience!
Rex Bond (quality: 6.7)
03.07.2003
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: I LIKE IT!
Ben Wickham (quality: 6.6)
06.12.2003
Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: A fine machine that doesnt compromise on quality or style
Louise Cochran (quality: 6.5)
03.30.2002
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Overall a beautiful and functional machine
Daniel Cohen (quality: 6.0)
05.22.2007
Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: dont let look be your guide :-)
Heather Snow (quality: 6.0)
12.16.2006
Rating: 6.4
Bottom Line: Good machine until it stopped working. For about a year and a half I was happy with it. Two years later it's broken and I wish I'd bought quality over design.
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