Philips' No. 1 Fully-Automatic Espresso Machine That's 'Very Easy' to Use Is Back Down to Its Black Friday Price
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Why It's a Big Deal
As far as espresso machines go, the Philips 3200 Series machine was one of the hottest sellers during Amazon's Cyber Monday Friday sale back in November. For a short time, it was half off, down to $400, and coffee lovers were picking it up by the hundreds because it was the best price Amazon has ever displayed. Surprisingly, the machine is back down to its Black Friday price, and this time, it may actually sell out.
The Philips 3200 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine is back on sale for $400—its Black Friday doorbuster price—on Amazon right now. It’s a well-reviewed espresso machine, with thousands of five-star ratings, and customers appreciate that it's very low maintenance and combines cutting-edge technology with exquisite design to make coffee that “tastes amazing every single time.” This model is Amazon's No. 3 bestselling super-automatic espresso machine, and over 4,000 were sold in the last month.
Philips 3200 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine, $400 (was $800) at Amazon
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What Shoppers Should Know
- Dimensions: 10"D x 17"W x 15"H
- Color: Black
- Coffee Types: Espresso, iced coffee, cappuccino, Americano, latte macchiato
- Special Features: Built-in coffee grinder, milk frother, removable tank, water filter
The 3200 series is what’s called a super automatic espresso machine, which means it has an integrated grinder and automated brewing process (think “at the touch of a button”). Its 12-step ceramic grinder (and compartment for pre-ground coffee), on-board water filter, easy-to-rinse tubeless milk system, and five drink presets mean it’s a fantastic machine for folks who don’t have the time or interest to endlessly finetune settings, develop techniques, and generally geek out over coffee.
At full price, it’s still less expensive than similar machines from kitchen appliance brands like Breville and Bosch and specialty coffee equipment manufacturers like De’Longhi and Terra Kaffe. On sale, it’s dramatically less expensive.
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What Shoppers Are Saying
Users say this thing is built to last. After 3 years of use in a hospital ward, where it goes through a case of beans every 2 months, one said, “This machine, with admittedly subpar maintenance, is still going strong.” Used by the nurses on the floor, this reviewer called this machine “one of the best purchases I’ve ever bought that has really stood up to the abuse.” If it can stand up to that kind of treatment, it’s hard to imagine that in-home use by just a handful of people with halfway decent maintenance would be an issue.
Another customer wrote that they are “very happy” with this machine because “it’s easy to use, easy to clean, and the coffee tastes amazing every single time,” while the milk frother “works great for lattes and cappuccinos.” This machine “saves us so much time and money compared to coffee shops.”
The Philips 3200 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine is a great way to save on visits to the coffee shop, and this sale is a great way to save on it. This is marked as a limited-time deal on Amazon, which means the price is likely to jump up at some point, so get yours soon.