Overall Rating
8.0, Based on 26 Reviews
Avg Price
$449.00
Manufacturer
Solis
Machine Type
Pump, Single Boiler, Reservoir, Auto Espresso Machine
Colors
Black and Silver
Class
Semi / Automatic Heat Exchanger Boiler
Pro Review
No
First Look
No
QuickShot
No
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Rick Waits (quality: 9.5)
10.15.2003
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: In it's class the SL90 delivers, but you could quickly outgrow it.
Rohan Durrant (quality: 9.5)
04.23.2006
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Great coffee, damn easy to use, with possibility of really having some fun
Rob Novak (quality: 7.9)
01.03.2004
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Affordable, full featured, automatic machine that can make a really good cup, but may have sacrificed long-term durability for a lower price.
Mark Thacker (quality: 7.7)
03.22.2002
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: With a little bit of effort will produce a very good to excellent shot of espresso.
Mark Prince (quality: 7.6)
01.15.2000
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: A great machine for people who want minimal fuss espresso, hot water-based drinks, and a very powerful steaming ability.
Tom Brodrick (quality: 7.5)
10.09.2000
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Great performance, Nice machine (internally) Nice Looking machine (externally) makes great coffee.
Greg Gottsacker (quality: 7.4)
06.30.2003
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Zero to Latte in under five minutes and great shots, too!
Gene Vance (quality: 7.4)
06.10.2005
Rating: 5.4
Bottom Line: Nice idea which should be executed with higher quality parts
Michael Feinberg (quality: 7.0)
01.12.2008
Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: Love the machine and would recommend to anyone!
Scott Jensen (quality: 6.6)
07.06.2002
Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: A very nice home espresso machine, will produce a good shot.
Torgny Nilsson (quality: 6.5)
11.06.2002
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Just buy it, you will love it.
Jim (quality: 6.5)
12.13.2000
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Excellent machine for people who want very good espresso and milk based drinks in under 15 minutes a pop.
Nate Persoff (quality: 6.4)
12.22.2001
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Versatile machine that produces very good espresso for all levels of user
Patricia B (quality: 6.0)
03.14.2010
Rating: 6.0
Bottom Line: Decent machine for a novice but will quickly outgrow.
Susie L (Roxie's mom) (quality: 6.0)
03.12.2003
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: IMO, best home machine in the $400 and less category.
Aaron Good (quality: 5.6)
09.16.2002
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: A fantastic machine for a great price, you will love this machine.
Jeffrey Shinn (quality: 5.6)
07.04.2002
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Overall in its price range, the SL-90 is hard to beat.
Carl Smith (quality: 5.0)
02.17.2003
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Produces great espresso and you will be happy with your purchase.
Dylan Yolks (quality: 3.3)
01.03.2004
Rating: 2.8
Bottom Line: A piece of junk - avoid
Scott (quality: 2.8)
09.17.2001
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: A best bet - it‘s Swiss but beats the Italian brands
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