I have no point of comparison with other home appliances, but compared to buying coffee from outside, it is a very good choice and worth its money. I have had it for 10 months, but it has a significant flaw. During operation, it leaks water from underneath the countertop. When I first got it, I allowed the seller's service to inspect it after a while. They called me and said they didn't see anything wrong, it was functioning fine, etc. Indeed, when they took it back for a while, it didn't happen!!! But then it started again, and lately, it seems to be leaking even more. This is a serious issue, and the only reason I am giving it fewer stars.