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Faema E61

Faema E61

$$$ Flagship

tldr; The legendary group head. 1961 design still used today. Temperature stability, pre-infusion built-in. Foundation of prosumer espresso.

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Sentiment Breakdown

32%Positive
Positive
32%
Neutral
60%
Negative
8%
Based on 76 Reddit opinions

Strengths & Weaknesses

Each axis shows what % of Reddit comments are positive about that topic. Higher = more praise.

Key Features

  • Though built maintaining the original design and materials, E61 features updated devices linked to its revolutionary technical solutions and its stainless steel elegant body.
  • E61 is the first machine to use a volumetric pump to give the water the ideal 9-atmosphere pressure and keep the pressure constant during the whole extraction process, unlike lever machines.
  • Furthermore in E61 Legend, thanks to the preinfusion system, the extension of the contact time between the water and the ground coffee before extraction favours optimal extraction when it comes to the organoleptic properties of the espresso.
  • ⚙ Classic styling, looks super sharp
  • ⚙ E61 machines are a doddle to work on/service
  • ⭐ E61 group heads are gorgeous
  • ⚠️ Faema E61 can take too much space & has long

Sentiment Over Time

0%25%50%75%100%Apr '25Jun '25Aug '25Oct '25Dec '25Jan '2675% (Apr '25) - 13.2 comments79% (May '25) - 15.8 comments50% (Jun '25) - 2 comments100% (Jul '25) - 1.2 comments31% (Aug '25) - 6.4 comments0% (Sep '25) - 0.6 comments100% (Oct '25) - 1.9 comments91% (Nov '25) - 11.4 comments88% (Dec '25) - 11.8 comments100% (Jan '26) - 0.9 comments

Historical Price Data

Faema E61
Faema E61
All-time low: $6790(2021-03)

What Redditors Actually Say

What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Faema E61

Best Praise
+5 pts
“It's very good, better than probably every other e61. You can pull back to back literally all day.”
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Top Criticism
+46 pts
“Very cool project and good job on fixing the machine:) it is not the E61 though… it’s a regular grouphead”
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Faema E61 worth buying?
The legendary group head. 1961 design still used today. Temperature stability, pre-infusion built-in. Foundation of prosumer espresso.
What do Redditors love about the Faema E61?
Redditors highlight: ⚙ Classic styling, looks super sharp. ⚙ E61 machines are a doddle to work on/service. ⭐ E61 group heads are gorgeous.
What are the downsides of the Faema E61?
Some criticisms include: "Very cool project and good job on fixing the machine:) it is not the E61 though… it’s a regular grouphead"
How accurate are these ratings?
Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Products with more mentions (Faema E61 has 76) tend to have more reliable scores.

76 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 4/14/2026

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