Cuisinart EM-200NP1 Programmable 15-Bar Espresso Maker
- Super-Automatic Espresso Machine
- 1.7 fl oz
- 1000 watts
- Corded electric
- More reviewed than 62%
A programmable, pod-or-ground espresso maker for people who want preset shot sizes and a milk steam wand, without buying a separate grinder up front.
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How it ranks among the 24 super-automatic espresso machines we track
4.1★ across 887 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
887 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
The Cuisinart EM-200NP1 is a programmable 15-bar espresso maker with a stainless steel body, a steam wand for milk drinks, and a portafilter that takes either ground espresso or pods. It suits home users who want programmable shot sizes without a built-in grinder.
The category label calls this a super-automatic machine, but the spec sheet describes manual tamping, a portafilter with a locking mechanism, and reprogrammable shot volumes, which puts it closer to a semi-automatic espresso maker that happens to have preset buttons. Cuisinart's own note in the specs warns that grind size, dose, and tamping pressure all affect extraction, and that the preset volumes may need reprogramming if those change, a useful heads-up for anyone expecting fully hands-off automation.
- 15 bars of pump pressure
- 69-ounce removable reservoir
- Stainless steel steam wand
- 3-year limited warranty
Who it's for
Fits buyers who want programmable 1.5 or 3 ounce shot presets and don't mind tamping their own grounds or using pods. Not the right fit for anyone expecting an automatic grinder or fully hands-off brewing.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Programmable 1.5 or 3 ounce preset shot sizes
- Works with ground espresso or pods
- Steam wand for cappuccino and latte foam
- 69-ounce removable water reservoir
- Requires manual tamping despite the automatic category label
- Reprogramming needed if grind or dose changes
Performance notes
The 15 bars of pump pressure plus a stainless steel steam nozzle drive both the espresso extraction and the cappuccino or latte foaming, but Cuisinart's own notes make clear that grind coarseness, coffee dose, and tamping pressure all shift how much pressure actually builds, so results depend more on technique than on the machine's programming.
Specifications
| Brand | Cuisinart |
|---|---|
| Model | EM-200 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 15.7 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 12.8 × 9.2 × 10.6 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 1.7 fl oz |
| Output Pressure | 15 bar |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1000 watts |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Stainless Steel |
| Exterior Finish | Stainless Steel |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons, Dial |
| Included components | |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Espresso Machine, Tamping Tool |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 3 years |
| Other details | |
| Coffee Maker Type | Espresso Machine |
| Coffee Input Type | ground_coffee, pods |
| Filter Type | Reusable |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Style | Programmable |
| Specific Uses For Product | Cappuccino, Latte, Mocha |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Making espresso-based beverages |
| Item Type Name | EM-200NP1 Programmable 15-Bar Espresso Maker |
| Operation Mode | Fully Automatic |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Programmable |
| Part Number | EM-200NP1 |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in super-automatic espresso machines.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuisinart EM-200NP1 Programmable 15-Bar Espresso MakerThis product | 4.1 / 5 | 887 | 4.0 / 5 |
| De'Longhi Dinamica Plus Connected Espresso & Coffee Machine with Automatic Milk FrotherDe'Longhi | 4.1 / 5 | 1,200 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Nespresso Inissia Original Espresso Machine by De'LonghiNespresso | 4.4 / 5 | 410 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Philips 3200 Series Fully Automatic Espresso MachinePhilips | 4.0 / 5 | 6,213 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Delonghi ECAM23120SB Magnifica S Express Super Automatic Espresso MachineDelonghi | 4.3 / 5 | 341 | 4.0 / 5 |
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Questions about the Cuisinart EM-200
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Cuisinart EM-200NP1 use pods or ground coffee?
Both. The portafilter accepts either ground espresso or espresso pods.
Does the EM-200NP1 have a built-in grinder?
No, it takes ground coffee or pods and requires manual tamping rather than automatic grinding.
What is the water tank capacity?
It has a 69-ounce removable reservoir.