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FrancisFrancis! X1

FrancisFrancis! X1
alaScore 79

180 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 180 reviews of FrancisFrancis! X1. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the maintenance and reliability. The durability and usability are also mentioned favorably, but some have doubts about the capacity and size. There are some mixed comments about the noise.

design, usability, durability, reliability, maintenance

price, size, capacity

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the FrancisFrancis! X1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 79/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for FrancisFrancis! X1

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 18 user reviews of FrancisFrancis! X1 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the performance. The durability is also appreciated. Many are critical about the maintenance and reliability, and the size and noise get mixed comments.

design, durability, performance

usability, reliability, maintenance

72% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by (which.co.uk)

FrancisFrancis! X1 red review

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The Francis Francis X1 red coffee machine is only compatible with ground coffee; it promises to deliver a really quick espresso, as well as creamy cappuccinos. We put this coffee machine to the taste test, too, checking how well it performs for quality...

Mar, 2009

Expert review by (which.co.uk)

FrancisFrancis! X1 stainless steel review

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The Francis Francis X1 stainless steel coffee machine is only compatible with ground coffee; it promises to deliver a really quick espresso, as well as creamy cappuccinos. We put the Francis Francis X1 coffee machine to the taste test, too, checking...

Mar, 2009

Expert review by (which.co.uk)

FrancisFrancis! X1 almond review

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The Francis Francis X1 almond coffee machine is only compatible with ground coffee; it promises to deliver a really quick espresso, as well as creamy cappuccinos. We put this coffee machine to the taste test, too, checking how well it performs for...

Mar, 2009

Expert review by (which.co.uk)

FrancisFrancis! X1 light blue review

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The Francis Francis X1 light blue coffee machine is only compatible with ground coffee; it promises to deliver a really quick espresso, as well as creamy cappuccinos. We put this coffee machine to the taste test, too, checking how well it performs for...

Mar, 2009

Expert review by (which.co.uk)

FrancisFrancis! X1 yellow review

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The Francis Francis X1 yellow coffee machine is only compatible with ground coffee; it promises to deliver a really quick espresso, as well as creamy cappuccinos. We put this coffee machine to the taste test, too, checking how well it performs for...

Mar, 2009

Expert review by (which.co.uk)

FrancisFrancis! X1 black review

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The Francis Francis X1 black coffee machine is only compatible with ground coffee; it promises to deliver a really quick espresso, as well as creamy cappuccinos. We put this coffee machine to the taste test, too, checking how well it performs for...

Mar, 2009

Expert review by : 3LUXE (3luxe.com)

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You might not have heard of the Francis Francis! X1 espresso machine but we bet that you've seen one. That's because this "Best Of" pick is the most photographed espresso machine in the world, including being seen on hit comedies like "Will and Grace."...

Mar, 2007

Consumer review (which.co.uk)

Disappointing so far

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I bought this at John Lewis as it was on sale at £223. It's stunning to look at and the pale blue enamel finish is great, but I have struggled to make a decent cup of coffee. I'm in my first week of ownership, having previously had a Rancilio Sylvia...

Jan, 2015

Consumer review (which.co.uk)

Great Product

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A tad expensive but has not let us down in 5 years. Lovely design and easy to use. Important to use a good, fine ground coffee e.g. Lavazza

May, 2013

Consumer review (which.co.uk)

Francis Francis X1

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This machine makes great coffee ... for a while but the following problems make it a real pain. 1. Water reservoir too small and hard to get to. 2. Only small cups can be used as the hight between the drip tray and coffee block is too small. 3. You...

Sep, 2010

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