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180 reviews
May, 2025
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. Views about the maintenance and reliability are on the whole positive. The durability and usability are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed views about the noise. The capacity and size get less positive opinions.
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.
Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)
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. People are impressed by the performance. The durability also gets good feedback. Many are critical about the maintenance and reliability. Reviews about the size and noise are different.
design, durability, performance
usability, reliability, maintenance
72% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Expert review by (which.co.uk)
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...
Expert review by (which.co.uk)
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...
Expert review by (which.co.uk)
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...
Expert review by (which.co.uk)
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...
Expert review by (which.co.uk)
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...
Expert review by (which.co.uk)
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...
Expert review by : 3LUXE (3luxe.com)
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."...
Consumer review (which.co.uk)
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...
Consumer review (which.co.uk)
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
Consumer review (which.co.uk)
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...
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