Beautiful Slim Espresso Maker Review: Is It Worth It?
Hey there, Sam here, with a fresh pot brewing. I have used slim home espresso machines from many makers, and I judge Beautiful by the same rules.
The Beautiful Slim Espresso Maker is a compact home espresso machine from Drew Barrymore's Beautiful line, sold at Walmart as model 19390. It has a 20 bar pump rating, a 52 mm (2.05 in) portafilter, a 50 oz (1.5 L) tank and a 2-in-1 steam wand. Prices run from $74.50 to $139.
The machine makes smooth espresso with crema for many owners and fits small counters. Ratings sit at 3.9 stars across 2,931 ratings, with 61 percent at 5 stars and 18 percent at 1 star. Owners praise the design and ease of use. Complaints center on weak flow, leaks, noise and early failure.
The 20 bar figure is a pump rating, not the pressure at the coffee. The Gevi at $126.99 and the SHARDOR at $89.99 rate higher. No independent test confirms shot quality. The verdict is no at $139 and a qualified yes at $74.50. First pump pressure, owner failures and rival ratings, then a clear verdict, with no sponsor.
What Is the Beautiful Slim Espresso Maker?
The Beautiful Slim Espresso Maker is a compact home espresso machine from Drew Barrymore's Beautiful line. Walmart sells it as model 19390 with a 20 bar pump rating and a 52 mm (2.05 in) diecast portafilter.
The machine pulls single or double shots through a double spout. A 2-in-1 steam wand froths milk or dispenses hot water. A touch-activated display lights up only when needed.
The machine is semi-automatic and uses ground coffee, not pods. The user grinds, doses and tamps the coffee, then starts the shot. The machine has no built-in grinder, so a grinder is a separate purchase.
Beautiful by Drew Barrymore is a home line sold through Walmart. Gold accents trim the body.
Eight colors exist: White Icing, Rose, Lavender, Porcini Taupe, Black Sesame, Sage Green, Thyme Green and Cornflower Blue.
Beginners suit the machine best. Owners new to espresso find the steps easy to follow.
What Comes With the Beautiful Slim Espresso Maker?
The Beautiful Slim Espresso Maker comes with a two-spout portafilter and two filter baskets. The baskets fit 1 cup and 2 cups. A 50 oz (1.5 L) water tank and a steam wand complete the set.
Box Contents:
- Two-spout portafilter
- 1 cup filter basket
- 2 cup filter basket
- 50 oz (1.5 L) water tank
- Steam wand
A 72-page manual in English and Spanish covers setup. Buyers sometimes find no manual in the box and ask the brand for a copy.
A steamer jug shown in the instructions can be missing from the box. Milk drinks then need a separate pitcher.
Replacement parts can be hard to get. A broken portafilter can have no replacement for sale.
How Does the Beautiful Slim Espresso Maker Work?
The Beautiful Slim Espresso Maker works by pushing hot water through packed coffee with a pump rated at 20 bar. A 52 mm (2.05 in) portafilter holds the coffee.
Water comes from a removable 50 oz (1.5 L) tank. The machine plugs into a standard 120 V AC outlet.
The brand cites precise temperature control. The retail pages, however, show no gauge for temperature or pressure.
A touch-activated display starts each shot. It lights up only when needed. The machine can forget a programmed pour.
A stainless steel warming plate sits on top of the machine. The manual says to set empty cups on the plate and run a blank shot. That step preheats the cup and the portafilter.
How Do You Pull a Shot With the Beautiful Slim Espresso Maker?
Pulling a shot with the Beautiful Slim Espresso Maker starts with a blank run that preheats the portafilter and cup. Cups wait on the warming plate during that run.
The user then fills the 1 cup or 2 cup basket with ground coffee. The user tamps it, which means pressing the grounds down flat, and locks the portafilter in place.
A press of the touch display starts a single or double shot. The double spout splits a double shot into two cups.
The machine has no strength setting, so the grind and the dose set the taste. The dose is the amount of coffee in the basket. Finer grounds give a stronger taste, and coarser grounds give a milder one.
Steps:
- Run a blank shot to preheat the portafilter and cup, with cups on the warming plate.
- Fill the 1 cup or 2 cup basket with ground coffee.
- Tamp the coffee and lock the portafilter in place.
- Press the touch display to start a single or double shot.
Does the Beautiful Slim Espresso Maker Steam Milk Well?
Yes. The Beautiful Slim Espresso Maker steams milk with a 2-in-1 wand that swivels 360 degrees. The wand froths milk for lattes and cappuccinos.
The same wand also dispenses hot water for an Americano.
Many owners praise the foam, and some call the frother incredible.
Other owners rate the steamer as mediocre. Froth takes some finesse. The frother can also break after only a few uses.
Red flakes can appear in the steam, even after the instructions are followed.
What Are the Beautiful Slim Espresso Maker Specs?
The Beautiful Slim Espresso Maker specs list a 20 bar pump and a 52 mm (2.05 in) portafilter. A 50 oz (1.5 L) tank holds the water. The unit weighs 7 lb (3.2 kg) and runs on 120 V AC.
The body measures 12.56 in (31.9 cm) long, 4.72 in (12 cm) wide and 11.69 in (29.7 cm) high. The 4.72 in width gives the machine its slim shape.
Key Specs:
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Pump | 20 bar rating |
| Portafilter | 52 mm (2.05 in), diecast per the brand |
| Water tank | 50 oz (1.5 L) |
| Weight | 7 lb (3.2 kg) |
| Size | 12.56 x 4.72 x 11.69 in (31.9 x 12 x 29.7 cm) |
| Power | 120 V AC |
The brand calls the 52 mm portafilter diecast. That claim has a limit, because the inside can be plastic, with stainless steel only on top.
The portafilter is the part that holds the coffee, and its size decides which accessories fit. The 52 mm size sits below the 58 mm commercial standard. Accessories for smaller sizes are limited, and a tamper sized for 58 mm does not fit. The De'Longhi Dedica uses a smaller 51 mm basket.
A removable, dishwasher-safe drip tray catches spills. The retail pages give no wattage figure.
Does the Beautiful Slim Espresso Maker Fit Small Counters?
Yes. The Beautiful Slim Espresso Maker fits small counters with a footprint of 12.56 in (31.9 cm) by 4.72 in (12 cm).
Height is 11.69 in (29.7 cm). The tank lifts out, so filling happens at the sink.
The body weighs only 7 lb (3.2 kg). Because it is so light, it can slide on the counter when the portafilter locks in.
Does the Beautiful Slim Espresso Maker Make Good Espresso?
Yes. The Beautiful Slim Espresso Maker makes smooth espresso with crema for many owners, but no test confirms shot quality.
Taste draws the most praise. Flavor appears in 39 reviews and coffee taste in 31. Owners describe the espresso as smooth with good crema.
The machine earns 3.9 of 5 stars across 2,931 ratings. Five-star ratings make up 61 percent (1,794), while one-star ratings make up 18 percent (536).
No lab or coffee-blog test of shot quality was found. Extraction time, shot yield and brew temperature stay unmeasured.
Crema alone proves little. A pressurized basket, a dual-wall design, forces foam out of the spout whatever the grind. The retail pages do not state the basket type, so crema says little about the shot.
The machine has no strength control, and owners want control over the brew strength.
Is the 20-Bar Rating of the Beautiful Slim Espresso Maker Real?
No. The 20-bar rating of the Beautiful Slim Espresso Maker is the pump's maximum rating, not the pressure at the coffee.
Cafe espresso aims for about 9 bar (130 psi) at the coffee. The rating states what the pump can do at its limit, not what pushes through the coffee.
Good vibration-pump machines use an over-pressure valve to divert pressure above 9 bar. The retail pages do not mention an over-pressure valve on this machine. So nothing shows that the pressure is held down to a cafe level.
The brand pairs the 20 bar figure with precise temperature control. No gauge on the machine and no independent measurement back the pressure claim.
What Do Owners Say About the Beautiful Slim Espresso Maker?
Owners of the Beautiful Slim Espresso Maker split, with 61 percent at 5 stars and 18 percent at 1 star.
The Walmart page shows 3.9 stars across 2,931 ratings and 941 written reviews. Four-star ratings add 10 percent (287), three-star ratings 6 percent (171) and two-star ratings 5 percent (143).
Topic counts come from the 941 written reviews, not from all 2,931 ratings. Design leads with 156 mentions, then ease of use with 96, value with 51 and noise with 44. Build quality has 38 mentions and the water reservoir 34.
Praise centers on looks and ease. Complaints center on units that stop working or drip weakly.
The brand replies to low ratings with a pointer to its support line.
What Do Owners Like About the Beautiful Slim Espresso Maker?
Owners like the Beautiful Slim Espresso Maker most for its design, which leads all topics with 156 mentions.
Colors and gold accents drive that praise. Buyers choose from eight colors, so the machine can match the look of a kitchen.
Ease of use ranks second with 96 mentions. Owners new to espresso find the instructions easy to follow.
Taste draws praise too. Owners call the espresso smooth with good crema, the light layer of foam that sits on top of a shot.
Gift buyers leave several 5-star ratings.
What Do Owners Complain About With the Beautiful Slim Espresso Maker?
Owners complain about the Beautiful Slim Espresso Maker mostly for weak flow and early failure.
Several owners report that the machine drips barely any espresso, stops halfway or fails to release a full shot.
Units quit within two weeks in several reports. A pump can fail in under a month.
Water also escapes from the machine. Several reports describe leaks from the reservoir, including on first use.
Noise has 44 mentions. Owners call the machine loud while brewing, and a double shot can seize.
Build quality draws complaints too. Owners point to a plastic inner portafilter, a light body that slides and a touch screen some of them dislike.
How Long Does the Beautiful Slim Espresso Maker Last?
The Beautiful Slim Espresso Maker has no long-term test, and many owners report failure within weeks.
Without a long-term test, owner reports are the only evidence of how the machine holds up. They split. Some owners use the machine daily and rate it five stars.
Owners name the pump, the double shot function, the portafilter and the frother as the parts that break.
Support is a weak spot in the same reports. The brand's replies point to a text line, 646-832-4250, and an email, info@cookwithbeautiful.com. Replacement parts can be hard to get.
The retail pages give no warranty term for the espresso maker. PureWow lists a limited two-year warranty on the Beautiful 6-quart digital air fryer, but no term was found for this machine.
How Do You Clean the Beautiful Slim Espresso Maker?
The Beautiful Slim Espresso Maker cleans up with a removable, dishwasher-safe drip tray.
The 50 oz (1.5 L) tank lifts out, so it can be rinsed at the sink.
A liquid descaler labelled for coffee machines is the standard choice. Hard water calls for descaling once a month, and soft water once a quarter.
Red flakes can appear in the steam, even after the instructions are followed.
How Does the Beautiful Slim Espresso Maker Compare to Rivals?
The Beautiful Slim Espresso Maker trails its 15 to 20 bar rivals on ratings, with 3.9 stars against 4.1 to 4.4.
The Chefman CraftBrew has a 15 bar pump, a 1.5 L (50.7 oz) tank and a steam wand. The Chefman costs $84.99 and holds 4.1 stars across 804 ratings.
The SHARDOR 20 bar machine costs $89.99 and holds 4.4 stars across 476 ratings. The SHARDOR has a touchscreen and a milk frother.
The Gevi 20 bar machine costs $126.99 and holds 4.3 stars across 3,793 ratings. The Gevi adds a built-in pressure gauge and a 34 oz (1.0 L) tank.
The CASABREWS 5418 PRO costs $179 and holds 4.4 stars across 535 ratings. The CASABREWS also has a built-in pressure gauge.
Rival Comparison:
| Machine | Price | Stars | Ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beautiful Slim Espresso Maker | $139 | 3.9 | 2,931 |
| Chefman CraftBrew | $84.99 | 4.1 | 804 |
| SHARDOR 20 bar | $89.99 | 4.4 | 476 |
| Gevi 20 bar | $126.99 | 4.3 | 3,793 |
| CASABREWS 5418 PRO | $179 | 4.4 | 535 |
The Breville Bambino adds PID temperature control and a 54 mm portafilter. The Bambino lists from $249.95 to $389 depending on the seller, with 4.1 to 4.3 stars on small rating counts.
Rating counts set how far a score can be trusted. A 4.4 on 476 ratings carries less weight than a 4.3 on 3,793.
Beautiful Slim Espresso Maker vs De'Longhi Dedica: Which Is Better?
The Beautiful Slim Espresso Maker beats the De'Longhi Dedica line on price and matches two models on rating.
The Dedica Maestro has a 15 bar pump and costs $327. The Maestro holds 3.8 stars across 178 ratings.
The Dedica Duo costs $249.95 and holds 3.8 stars across 934 ratings. The Duo adds a cold brew function.
The De'Longhi Classic Signature costs $229 and holds 4.3 stars across 1,078 ratings. The Classic Signature has a pressure gauge.
De'Longhi Comparison:
| Model | Price | Stars | Ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dedica Maestro | $327 | 3.8 | 178 |
| Dedica Duo | $249.95 | 3.8 | 934 |
| Classic Signature | $229 | 4.3 | 1,078 |
At $139, the Beautiful machine costs $90 to $188 less than these three models. At the $74.50 sale price, the gap grows to $154.50 to $252.50.
How Much Does the Beautiful Slim Espresso Maker Cost?
The Beautiful Slim Espresso Maker costs $139 in most colors and $74.50 in Thyme Green.
Parade reported the Thyme Green model at $75, down from $139, which is the $74.50 price rounded. The $139 price applies to White Icing, Rose, Porcini Taupe, Black Sesame and Sage Green.
Lavender showed as out of stock. Prices and stock differ by color.
Price by Color:
| Color | Price |
|---|---|
| White Icing | $139 |
| Rose | $139 |
| Porcini Taupe | $139 |
| Black Sesame | $139 |
| Sage Green | $139 |
| Lavender | $139, out of stock |
| Thyme Green | $74.50 |
Milk work needs a pitcher that can be missing from the box, which adds to the cost.
Is the Beautiful Slim Espresso Maker Worth the Price?
No. The Beautiful Slim Espresso Maker is not worth $139 when rivals with higher ratings cost less.
The Gevi costs $126.99 and has 4.3 stars and a pressure gauge. The SHARDOR costs $89.99 and has 4.4 stars. Both cost less than $139, and both score higher.
One-star ratings make up 18 percent of ratings (536 of 2,931). Five-star ratings make up 61 percent (1,794). That split leaves a real chance of a dud.
At $74.50 the machine undercuts the Chefman CraftBrew at $84.99 and the SHARDOR at $89.99. A failed unit costs less to lose at that price.
Is the Beautiful Slim Espresso Maker Worth It?
No. The Beautiful Slim Espresso Maker is not worth it at $139 but can suit a style-first buyer at $74.50.
The case for the machine is looks, ease of use, smooth espresso with crema and a slim 4.72 in (12 cm) body.
The case against is early failures, weak flow, leaks, noise and weak support. A 3.9 star rating and 18 percent one-star ratings back that up.
Pros:
- Design and color range
- Easy to use
- Smooth espresso with crema
- Slim 4.72 in (12 cm) body
Cons:
- Early failures
- Weak flow
- Leaks
- Loud brewing
- Weak support
No gauge shows pressure, and no independent test confirms shot quality.
Who Should Buy the Beautiful Slim Espresso Maker?
A first-time buyer who prizes color and counter space should buy the Beautiful Slim Espresso Maker at the sale price.
Gift buyers fit the same profile. Gifts drive several of the 5-star ratings.
Buyers who need daily reliability, a pressure gauge or replaceable parts should skip the machine. Two other models fit those needs. The Gevi 20 bar costs $126.99, has a gauge and holds 4.3 stars. The Chefman CraftBrew costs $84.99 and holds 4.1 stars.
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