Machine type
Manual pump espresso machine with a 15-bar pump. It takes ground coffee only and has no built-in grinder.
Espresso machines · CEP5302B
CEP5302B
The Beko CaffeExperto CEP5302B is a slim, budget manual espresso machine for ground coffee.
15 bar1628 W55 s
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The Beko CaffeExperto CEP5302B is a slim, budget manual espresso machine for ground coffee. It has a 15-bar pump, a fast-heating thermoblock, a colour touch display, a dual nozzle for two cups and a manual steam wand. Owners like how easy it is to use and clean, its compact size and the espresso quality for the price. The common drawback is milk temperature: steamed milk and milky drinks are often only warm, and some steam twice. The wand also takes practice, and the printed instructions are thin. It suits first-time espresso buyers and small kitchens. It is less suited to anyone who wants very hot lattes with little effort or freshly ground beans. The guarantee is one year, and there is no independent long-term reliability data.
Before you buy
What the features mean in everyday use.
Manual pump espresso machine with a 15-bar pump. It takes ground coffee only and has no built-in grinder.
Milk is frothed with a manual steam wand, not an automatic milk system.
Slim footprint: 310 x 145 x 425 mm (H x W x D), net weight 3.53 kg.
1628 W thermoblock heating; AO lists a 55-second warm-up time.
Beko highlights a colour touch display, a dual nozzle that brews two coffees at once, and automated cleaning and auto-rinse programmes.
Four programmes (espresso, double espresso, cleaning, steam), cup size adjustable from 30 to 100 ml, and a memory function.
Standard guarantee is one year.
Owners often say the machine is easy to set up, use and clean.
Several owners praise the espresso and cappuccino, including people who replaced older De'Longhi or Beko machines.
Many owners consider it good value for money.
The most common complaint is that milk and drinks are not hot enough. Some say the wand heats only small amounts before the machine warns them to stop, so they steam twice.
A few owners find the steam wand awkwardly placed or airy and hard to master, and say the supplied manual explains little; one had to download the online manual to set the shot volume.
Isolated reports: one unit dead on arrival with slow Beko support, and comments that the machine feels cheap or is so light it needs holding steady.
Owners like the slim, compact size for small kitchens and its stylish appearance.
Which? has lab-tested this model (first reviewed August 2024), but its score and verdict are only available to subscribers.
The CEP5304X uses the same 15-bar CaffeExperto platform but has an integrated milk jug instead of a steam wand, and is wider and heavier (205 mm, 4.01 kg).
Applies to the model family
Best suited to buyers on a budget with small kitchens who use pre-ground coffee and are happy to steam milk by hand. Less suited to those who want very hot milky drinks without extra effort, or fresh-ground bean-to-cup convenience.
Slim footprint: 310 x 145 x 425 mm (H x W x D), net weight 3.53 kg.
1628 W thermoblock heating; AO lists a 55-second warm-up time.
Beko highlights a colour touch display, a dual nozzle that brews two coffees at once, and automated cleaning and auto-rinse programmes.
Four programmes (espresso, double espresso, cleaning, steam), cup size adjustable from 30 to 100 ml, and a memory function.
Standard guarantee is one year.
Owners often say the machine is easy to set up, use and clean.
Several owners praise the espresso and cappuccino, including people who replaced older De'Longhi or Beko machines.
Many owners consider it good value for money.
The most common complaint is that milk and drinks are not hot enough. Some say the wand heats only small amounts before the machine warns them to stop, so they steam twice.
A few owners find the steam wand awkwardly placed or airy and hard to master, and say the supplied manual explains little; one had to download the online manual to set the shot volume.
Isolated reports: one unit dead on arrival with slow Beko support, and comments that the machine feels cheap or is so light it needs holding steady.
Owners like the slim, compact size for small kitchens and its stylish appearance.
Which? has lab-tested this model (first reviewed August 2024), but its score and verdict are only available to subscribers.
The CEP5304X uses the same 15-bar CaffeExperto platform but has an integrated milk jug instead of a steam wand, and is wider and heavier (205 mm, 4.01 kg).
Applies to the model family
Best suited to buyers on a budget with small kitchens who use pre-ground coffee and are happy to steam milk by hand. Less suited to those who want very hot milky drinks without extra effort, or fresh-ground bean-to-cup convenience.
User experience
See the common points first, then read the original reviews yourself.
Summarised from the 28 reviews we read. A review can mention several points, so the theme counts can add up to more than 28.
Owners mostly describe a simple, slim espresso machine that is easy to set up, use and clean, and makes good espresso and cappuccino for the money. Several bought it to replace an older De'Longhi or Beko and are happy with the switch. The recurring complaint is temperature: milk from the steam wand and finished milky drinks are often described as warm rather than hot, and some steam twice to compensate. A few find the wand awkwardly placed or airy, or hard to master, and say the printed instructions explain too little. Isolated reports mention a unit that would not switch on, a cheap or lightweight feel, and no dedicated Americano option.
Summarised from 28 reviews. The summary is drawn from opinions that recur in the reviews read; each theme shows how many reviews mention it. These counts are not a rate and do not apply to every unit.
28 unique text reviews of CEP5302B, de-duplicated by author+date+text: 8 Amazon UK (s6), 16 from the pooled Feefo feed (s4; 5 Currys, 8 AO, 2 Beko UK, 1 Sonic Direct) and 4 from the Beko Feefo page (s12). 3 rating-only entries and 33 CEP5304X reviews in the feed were excluded. ratings_total is the Amazon count, the only model-specific one.
23 original reviews can be listed on this page. The number of reviews analysed may differ.
Customer 5/5 27 October 2026 Currys Sonic Direct buyer, SKU CEP5302B
Makes good coffee
D*** 5/5 18 October 2026 Currys Beko UK buyer
Easy to use and produces a gopod cup of coffee.
I*** B*** 5/5 9 October 2026 Amazon
I am not used to writing reviews but I thought I should do it at this time and let the others know that this coffee machine is brilliant in every way. Well beyond than expected.
Customer 4/5 30 September 2026 Currys AO buyer, AO id 105149
Good coffee machine but could be a little hotter
D*** 4/5 28 August 2026 Amazon
A really good coffee machine with just one criticism. The milk frother is very effective but doesn't heat the milk as much as my previous Delonghi machine and our cappuccino's are not quite as hot as we are used to. Certainly not a deal breaker and an excellent, value for money machine.
Customer 5/5 14 August 2026 Currys Currys buyer, SKU 10266604
Great machine at great price
M*** 5/5 1 August 2026 Currys Currys buyer, SKU 10266604
Provides a straightforward cup of espresso. Easy to use and keep clean. Frother works well, although I haven’t used it much as I drink coffee black. Recommended
F*** D*** 1/5 8 July 2026 Amazon
I have just taken delivery of a new machine. I unpacked it on Saturday and it didn't switch on when I used the on/off button. … I contacted Beko on Saturday and reported the problem. … I still have not heard anything. I strongly recommend that you approach this product with care.
k*** 2/5 7 July 2026 Amazon
Having used other coffee machines this one does not compare, the coffee coming out of the machine is fine but the steam wand is poorly located and doesn't do a great job … Far too much air rather than steam … The digital screen is a nice touch and looks great but with the cheap feel of this machine and clear corner cutting I do wonder how long this will last? …
Customer 5/5 31 May 2026 Currys AO buyer, AO id 105149
Really easy to use. Easy to clean and smart looking. Had the last Beko model and this is a real improvement. Great value for money.
P*** g*** 5/5 21 March 2026 Amazon
… It was affordable, sturdy, and super easy to use and clean. On top of that, it's quick, trust me, matters a lot when you just want a good coffee without the hassle. …
Customer 4/5 28 February 2026 Currys AO buyer, AO id 105149
I've had my new coffee machine for about 10 days and after the initial couple of days when I considered sending it back, I am now very happy. It was easy to set up but the user manual supplied with the machine is dreadful. No mention for example of how to set the machine to dispense your preferred amount of water. I then downloaded the online manual where there is far more information. …
c*** s*** 5/5 15 February 2026 Amazon
This is a great coffee machine the milk frother doesn't get that hot so I do occasionally do it twice. … I am more than happy with this machine it's not too big and it's not noisy either. I can recommend
J*** 5/5 31 January 2026 Currys Currys buyer, SKU 10266604
Bought to replace an older Beko espresso machine, starting to show it's age after years of good service. This new one has a few more features but is still an excellent machine: elegant and simple to use, which makes great espresso and cappuccino.
Customer 4/5 14 January 2026 Currys AO buyer, AO id 105149
Lovely machine, great espresso, only thing for me is the milk frother. You can only heat a small amount of milk at a time, to a very low temperature, before the machine warns you to stop. Means I have to heat the milk twice to get desired temperature, maybe I just prefer my coffee very hot…
P*** 5/5 6 January 2026 Currys Currys buyer, SKU 10266604
A good coffee machine. Easy to use and easy to clean.
M*** 5/5 31 December 2025 Currys AO buyer, AO id 105149
I have bought 2 of the coffee machines , one for my partner and one for my daughter they both love it. Excellent value for money . The quality of the product the way it froths the coffee is excellent, easy to clean, makes a perfect coffee and espresso. Highly recommend.
J*** 5/5 29 December 2025 Currys AO buyer, AO id 105149
Great machine, easy to set up, use and clean
V*** 5/5 29 November 2025 Currys Currys buyer, SKU 10266604
I love this machine. I've been wanting a 'normal' coffee machine for a long time and this was a ok price and the machine is just great.
K*** 5/5 23 November 2025 Currys AO buyer, AO id 105149
Really handy machine, minimal fuss and, fits full sized mug. Pity it does not have a Americano specific pouring option but, it is an espresso machine I suppose.
S*** S*** 5/5 31 December 2024 Amazon
Bought this to replace a de Longhi machine which had failed after about 8 years. This Beko model outperforms the de Longhi machine by being faster, less expensive … However, it has a couple of design flaws: 1) the machine is light in weight and you need to hold it steady … Despite these two reservations I have no hesitation in giving it 5 stars on the basis of quality of coffee and value for money.
T*** C*** No rating No date beko-uk (Feefo) Beko UK Feefo, purchased 06/05/2025
I like this machine, it's a good size, not too large. However, I would have like more instructions, I have yet to master the steam wand, just can't seem to get a nice frothy coffee.
D*** No rating 2024-07 beko-uk (Feefo) Beko 'Product Tester' review
A cool basic coffee machine for everyday use. Intuitive in operation, both the machine and the frother.
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2 videos · Timestamped summary
YouTube · Review
This short video demonstrates the Beko CaffèExperto espresso machine brewing coffee and highlights its exterior controls. It contains no spoken dialogue, showing only the machine in operation and its touch interface.
YouTube · In use
The video demonstrates preparing and brewing espresso using a Beko espresso machine. Freshly ground beans are prepared, tamped, and extracted into dual espresso glasses. The machine successfully produces espresso shots featuring a thick crema.
Video summaries and timestamps were taken from the videos with AI (Gemini); the video itself is the source.
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AO.com
£112
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£111.77
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£119
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