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CM5418
The Amazon budget hit: a Dedica-style pump machine with a pressure gauge and real steam wand for about $120; build quality is the trade-off.
6.9
Fair
Coffee Reviews score
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Community
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- Type
- Compact semi-automatic espresso machine
- Pump
- 20-bar Italian pump with low-pressure pre-infusion
- Temperature control
- PID; automatic purge after steaming
- Typical price
- $118.99
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Last reviewed October 17, 2026 by the Coffee Reviews editors · How we score
The Amazon budget hit: a Dedica-style pump machine with a pressure gauge and real steam wand for about $120; build quality is the trade-off.
A compact semi-automatic espresso machine with a 20-bar pump, PID temperature control and low-pressure pre-infusion (per CASABREWS), a 51 mm portafilter with dual-wall (pressurized) baskets, a pressure gauge and a manual steam wand. Reviewers compare it to the De'Longhi Dedica at a lower price: it makes good espresso and milk foam for the money, but Tom's Coffee Corner found lower build quality and ungrounded metal parts, and the brew temperature isn't adjustable.
Best for
- First-time espresso buyers on a tight budget
- Small kitchens
- Milk drinks made with pre-ground coffee
What we like
- Very low price for a pump machine with a real steam wand
- Pressure gauge for extraction feedback
- Compact, Dedica-like footprint
- Heats up in about a minute
Watch-outs
- Below-average build quality; ungrounded metal parts flagged by Tom's Coffee Corner
- Ships with pressurized baskets only
- No temperature adjustment or 3-way solenoid valve
- Slow, low-power steaming
How it scored
The breakdown.
6.9Fair
Gear score out of 10, weighted across five factors.
- Performance30%6.4
Reviewers got good espresso with fresh medium-dark beans and decent milk foam, but the steam wand is slow and the fixed brew temperature limits lighter roasts.
- Build & reliability20%5.6
Tom's Coffee Corner found below-average internals and an ungrounded lid and casing, and Coffee Kev says De'Longhi keeps the reliability edge; 1-year warranty.
- Ease of use15%7.5
Four simple buttons, a 1-minute heat-up and a pressure gauge, but a narrow water tank, no 3-way solenoid and an overheat lockout after steaming.
- Value20%8.2
At $118.99–$144.49 on CASABREWS' store it undercuts the Dedica while adding a gauge and a proper steam wand.
- Community love15%7.0
A huge Amazon seller with fair but cautious creator reviews from Coffee Kev, Tom's Coffee Corner and Cafelista.
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What people are saying
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Verbatim from Reddit, forums and long-term owner write-ups — linked so you can read the full thread.
“Ok, I cannot fault the machine for not working. It works, and it actually works well. It’s able to make pressurized and non-pressurized espresso extractions, and it can make good milk foam. And all that for just $140.”
“Honestly, the Casabrews offers a lower build quality than the Dedica, which is obvious when opened up. One will also notice that neither the lid nor metal casing are grounded on the Casabrews, which is a potential safety issue in my mind.”
“If you want a small, simple, Dedica-like machine for espresso + milk drinks with minimal fuss, the CM5418 makes sense. Just remember: De’Longhi still has the reliability edge.”
“Maybe I just got lucky, but the Casabrews espresso machine did a great job right off the bat.”
Specifications
By the numbers.
- Model
- CM5418
- Pump
- 20-bar Italian pump with low-pressure pre-infusion
- Temperature control
- PID; automatic purge after steaming
- Portafilter
- 51 mm aluminum; 1- and 2-cup dual-wall (pressurized) baskets
- Pressure gauge
- Built-in
- Milk
- Manual stainless steel steam wand
- Controls
- Power, single, double and steam buttons; adjustable shot volume
- Water tank
- 34 oz, removable
- Heat-up time
- 1 minute
- Power
- 1350 W, 120 V (US)
- Dimensions
- 5.47 × 12.28 × 11.97 in (W × D × H)
- Power
- 1350 W
- Warranty
- 1-year limited
- Brews
- Espresso, Lattes & milk drinks
- Typical price
- $118.99 (checked October 2026)
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FAQ
Good questions.
Is the CM5418 a copy of the De'Longhi Dedica?
Reviewers call it Dedica-inspired: Tom's Coffee Corner describes it as an homage at a much lower price that adds a pressure gauge, but with lower build quality.
What size portafilter does it use?
51 mm. CASABREWS recommends accessories marked compatible with 51 mm machines.
Why won't it brew right after steaming?
It has overheat protection. Coffeeness found that opening the steam wand for a few seconds lets the machine cool enough to brew espresso again.
Sources (8)
- casabrews.com/products/cm5418
- casabrews.com/products/cm5418.json
- casabrews.com/pages/about-us
- youtube.com/watch?v=LosDHNuqKMw
- youtube.com/watch?v=WW3O0oaPtDU
- tomscoffeecorner.com/casabrews-cm5418-espresso-machine-review/
- coffeekev.com/casabrews-espresso-machines/
- coffeeness.de/en/casabrews-espresso-machine-review/
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