it would be the world if you could give a like to this video! I work really hard on these and likes and subscribes help more than you know! Many have been misinterpreted the video as saying this machine is what everyone should get- that is horribly myopic. The excitement is moreso the approach and the dissemination of thought that will undoubtedly lead to a better future with regards to approaches to extraction, sustainability, etc. Anyway, thanks for the support!
@bmyvettjr7 ай бұрын
No doubt you really do and thank you so much.
@espressomatic7 ай бұрын
I'd love to see the power consumption measured as I'm not sold on the sustainability of this thing, especially when I see so much water having to be flushed/purged to regulate the temp on the grouphead. The above aside, USB-A and FAT32 in 2023. Wow.
@CoffeeAndSmoke237 ай бұрын
@LanceHedrick Did you go to college and if so Where ?
@LanceHedrick7 ай бұрын
@@espressomaticdon't need it. Wifi capable now.
@LanceHedrick7 ай бұрын
@CoffeeAndSmoke23 yes. And graduate school. Why does that matter?
@LimitedWard7 ай бұрын
Certified doctor here. The way this machine leans forward suggests that it has the PSP form of frontotemporal dementia. Very sad tbh.
@helipillo7 ай бұрын
I was wondering: - hmm how much? Then you’ve said: “Swiss company” And that’s when I realised I won’t be able to afford it 😂
@Kiaulen7 ай бұрын
From what I could find, it's 7200 swiss franc, or about $8500 US.
@allenh.73737 ай бұрын
@@Kiaulen DAMN HOMIE DATS A LOT OF MONZ MONZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@DaddyMakesCoffee7 ай бұрын
@@KiaulenAlready lost us market, except collectors 😅
@espressomatic7 ай бұрын
@@DaddyMakesCoffee Yup. No commercial use either - too many options and too flimsy, no one would use this in any cafe or restaurant.
@Cenot4ph7 ай бұрын
😂 pricing is nuts. Flair 58, 500 bucks best espresso machine money can buy. Done
@riffbrewer7 ай бұрын
UI designer: How much drop shadow do you want across the interface? Unica: Yes.
@The8c97 ай бұрын
No real UI or UX designer was harmed in this process 😂
@kamaalalawi57937 ай бұрын
Bro you have out done yourself in this video . The intro izzz hilarious, love the choice of song. I didn’t know u could mix comedy and machine review All into one. Kudos bro…. Love the geeky pretty deep technical review & comparing it with commercial machine… don’t stop believing… hold on to dat feeling…Bro … your passion rocks 😄👍
@ChrisDackАй бұрын
I got one of these. Each person will have their own view of the design but i will say the three-quarters view on Lance's video emphasise the lean a little. That slightly narrower back for example creates illusion of greater lean that is not apparent when seen in the flesh. Having taken apart i really gained an appreciation not only for the build, the finish of the back of that fascia is nearly as good as the front. But the exterior dimensions we get to see are driven from the internal layout... Maximising usability but minimising both vertical height and horizontal footprint. The pump is set diagonally, any other orientation would've massively increased height or depth, and with that decision made why add material just to make a square box? Those angles also work to shrink the unica visually - it doesn't feel that it's taking up much more space than my Rancillio that was set up a drawer. Also in the flesh those design points that make sense from practical POV. That slightly narrower back that i mentioned for example is perhaps better thought of as providing you with the width and space for the group and use the steam and water wands freely, but without taking up any extra space at the rear of the machine. That gives a useable space for the WDT stand to hang between the grinder and Unica. With that previous machine with a more traditional form it would end up floating in any random spot on the worktop. Also I think those design choices will age remarkably gracefully, much more so than many other machines trying out less boxy designs.
@Noyb2667 ай бұрын
These people are brilliant. Pulling cold water through the pump to mitigate scale buildup is king. Great video!
@blingbling20017 ай бұрын
?? Its common.
@Noyb2667 ай бұрын
Oh I wasn’t aware! GCP owner here
@blingbling20017 ай бұрын
@@Noyb266 I have a Simonelli Oscar in pieces at the moment. The Ulka pump sits directly under the water tank fron which it is fed. Also no slime in 10 years.
@KnowledgePerformance77 ай бұрын
The GCP also pumps cold water, I think in the current era pumping hot water is a big no no.
@mikni40697 ай бұрын
What machine pumps hot water?
@m4tth3wh7 ай бұрын
Thanks Hugo and Lance. Love your videos ❤and coffee ☕️ and coffee machines 🤖
@goobiesgamegarage45177 ай бұрын
I did field service on medical equipment for a while. doesnt surprise me to see a company in that field making espresso machines.
@parasbhargava60477 ай бұрын
the next step is to run a neural network and use supervised trained to allow younto choose the coffee you want. viscous, clear, sweet and let the machine pick the variables and adjust to the grind.
@justinlouismusic7 ай бұрын
I get it. This machine is a prototype of what may be to come with other designs, brands etc but hopefully it leads to better and more energy efficient technology in the industry (or at least more options).
@LanceHedrick7 ай бұрын
Yes! Intended takeaway here. Thank you!
@justinlouismusic7 ай бұрын
@@LanceHedrick You’re welcome! 😊
@greysuit177 ай бұрын
Dang they Swiss’d the price! Dang Swiss!
@mikni40697 ай бұрын
Fantastic walk through, it must say machines come a long way the last few years and I fully agree boilers is a redundant technology that we really should not need to see anymore especially not in the home market. One of the reasons why I was so interested in the Meticulous lots of capabilities in a low maintenance package. I can’t wait to see an actual home friendly and affordable version of this as it offer so many “new” very useful set of features… the design is a rather hard sell, certainly look like it indeed was designed by a pharmaceutical equipment maker.
@SUCCCEED4LIFE20247 ай бұрын
Great review Lance. Can't wait till it's available in the U.S. Better control, better espresso!
@grasgreenfilms94967 ай бұрын
Top notch Swiss made product! Waiting for the Maro review now! 😊
@teasipper61067 ай бұрын
Having worked in biotechnology field I sometimes wonder why my espresso machine couldn't do X, Y, or Z that some piece of lab equipment can. Makes total sense that some instrument makers decided to make an espresso machine. At CHF 7350.00 this is mighty expensive compared to my Rancilio Silvia but a lot cheaper than my lab instruments. Then again, the Decent DE1 Pro at $4K seems a relative bargain for the home user.
@timzlow7 ай бұрын
it's really annoying to see youtuber and salesman get excited over PID as if it's some sort of high tech shit.
@LanceHedrick7 ай бұрын
You obviously haven't tested any machines ever, silly boy. And I'm a coffee pro and technician first. KZfaq is a side thing. Jumping to conclusions seems like a thing you do, huh
@TheBrokenEclipse7 ай бұрын
This seems like the Decent DE1 on steroids. Very cool! I just wish it had a bigger display to more easily dive into the data (they seem to have the space for it if they get a slimmer display - and open source the software. Edit: Also hope they can make the V2 look more minimalistic, but that's just my subjective opinion on the looks I want.
@obiwan0077 ай бұрын
I still think the decent has definitely a few features up its sleeve compared to this machine here. No temp profiles (change temp during shot), advanced pressure/flow in a combined profile etc. All this is possible with de1. I think they did a few things right regarding the heating, no boiler, pump steering etc. But no real competition for de1 (Unica it is even more expensive). No app modifications possible (which made the de1 a huge community driven success).
@100brsta7 ай бұрын
@@obiwan007 depends how you look at that. all these features are mostly to geek on the Decent, make a lot of shots that none taste good. With Unica the basic profile is like the most advanced Decent profile with the difference that it actually works and makes consistently super tasty shots.
@obiwan0077 ай бұрын
@@100brsta How is that different from the Unica? Here you can basically geek out the same - you only see that the software is not as far as the de1 software is right now. I use a more or less basic recipe since I bout my de1. No issue at all. What is the Unica doing "advanced" here? Maybe I missed that in the video. Beside doing it via a "magic" flow calculation. I do have a scale and I hit my shot within 0.1g...
@Maxime-ho9iv6 ай бұрын
It is both way more beautiful and way better technically than a Decent to be honest. The Decent is nice but it’s basically old tech with tons of sensors and software. A rotary pump in a Nespresso-like aesthetic for 4 thousand? No thanks. The step motor on the Unica Pro is game changing.
@obiwan0076 ай бұрын
@@100brsta Don't agree but that is fine. Do you have the Unica? I have a decent de1. No issue at all with consistency. I do not need 100 profiles - I usually use always the same. But you could geek out. and experiment there.
@vyapada7 ай бұрын
Great video, thanks! Awesome to see tech from other industries used, when only ever seen in custom hotrod style machines!
@dan777737 ай бұрын
Lance bringing the goods this Twixmas. Have a great 2024 Lance! Thank you for your coffee passion and entertainment!
@cheekster7777 ай бұрын
Hope that you had a wonderful Christmas, Lance? Happy New Year my friend.
@domino0897 ай бұрын
Nice and responsive display, so it can be done! Breville should learn from them.
@marcel.54947 ай бұрын
Brewille will never build a machine like that
@danharris8284 ай бұрын
You’re a legend Lance, literally laughed out loud with the Little Mermaid performance at 5:44 😂 would love to see how far you took it pre-editing 😁
@izzyworks87897 ай бұрын
Amazing video. I wonder if a short format digest to accompany this would help boost ur channel. It’s definitely a deep dive here, and i dont think the length is for everyone. Maybe chapters would also help. Either way, ur providing a valuable resource and I enjoy watching.
@KnowledgePerformance77 ай бұрын
Around the 5:00 mark, do you mean watt hours? Watts are an instant power usage measurement, and do not represent how much energy streaming a drink actually uses.
@srdau27 ай бұрын
One nit to pick - copper would be more hygienic as it’s strongly antimicrobial at its surface, but it’s likely too thermally conductive for their design.
@scviper7 ай бұрын
Hey Lance! I love your videos and look forward to every single one. I do have a critique about this one, however. The numbers for power saving are absolutely ridiculous, even in a cafe environment. As a former owner of a Lelit Bianca, for home use, the savings would be below 100Eur per year. I know, because I just switched to a Decent and I've been running these calculations for weeks. Even in a cafe environment, I can only get close to those numbers assuming 16 hours of heavy usage per day, which the Bianca is not made for, so maybe an even bigger machine. However, this machine is NOT made for a cafe environment with that 0.5l steam boiler. Unless I am misunderstanding how it works, that steam boiler cannot in any way handle a commercial environment, maybe a very low volume one. So this machine should either be compared to something of the same caliber when it comes to number of shots per hour, when it comes to a commercial environment, or to a reasonable home use scenario.
@LanceHedrick7 ай бұрын
You are misunderstanding how it works, indeed. It isn't just a boiler. There are other heating mechanisms. It isn't made to be a Cafe machine but a catering machine or small pop up
@EugeneBuvard7 ай бұрын
Or for a company with geeky coffee enthusiasts like IT engineer fe. (: For home, the ascaso duo pid seems better suited now but perhaps that's the kind of tech we gonna see in coming years. Looking fwd.
@lib7477 ай бұрын
Wow, this looks a lot like a Bentley Gaggiuino. Given that I'm not driving a Bentley, I'll happily keep my Gaggiuino, and ~$8k in price difference. Awesome review!!!
@rngreenejr7 ай бұрын
Great review! Really appreciate the deep dive and demonstration of what the machine is capable. I am definitely interested, assuming it is ever released in the USA.
@florinchis40517 ай бұрын
My dual boiler espresso machine had a consumption of 14 kwh for the last 30 days. The price for that, here in Romania, is 2$.
@LanceHedrick7 ай бұрын
Do you run it from cold to boil for espresso daily?
@florinchis40517 ай бұрын
Yes, twice a day. The trick is that I only turn on the steam boiler maybe once a week. The rest of the time I don't use it.
@blingbling20017 ай бұрын
How much CO2 did that produce?
@MajorWolf727 ай бұрын
Bless Romania, in Germany that’s a cool 6€
@florinchis40517 ай бұрын
In theory zero because I'm a customer of a company called Hidroelectrica that produces the energy by using dams. In reality i don't think you can track and know for sure where was produced the energy that you consume. It is a common power grid.
@SurvivorStory6 ай бұрын
My head exploded at about 14 minutes. Man I’ve got a lot to learn.
@basilkodi24567 ай бұрын
Damn i was hoping that it would finally be without teflon... Hopefully someone will eventually do it ! Anyway thank you for the review!
@nhayes9277 ай бұрын
What would be used instead though?
@basilkodi24567 ай бұрын
@@nhayes927 could it be stainless steel pipes ? I think it exists on some machines
@nhayes9277 ай бұрын
@basilkodi2456 that would be a thermal disaster though, which machine has that?
@_Brewn7 ай бұрын
the hotwater spout on my Rocket R9 is exactly the same, i love it! you can mix cold water with the hot water and program the volumetric
@radiantav7 ай бұрын
Pressure profiling section is pure gold. Puuuure gold.
@sunoflight7 ай бұрын
You did great on this one Lance. Excellent video. I'm excited to buy one of these when they're available in North America.
@HollywoodSnob_7 ай бұрын
I hope you will also get a MaRo Model 1. Can't wait to see some reviews in Q1 or Q2.
@simply_psi7 ай бұрын
I can Imagine Lance hosting a dinner party for friends and aftwr the meal Lance asks friends if they would like an after dinner espresso, he starts up the Unica Pro and starts using the profiling to get his friends a great espresso, however I hope they are staying over by the time he's gone theough all the finessing it will be time for breakfast.
@z33d6Ай бұрын
being a shill and making an ad for a company is one thing, but saying this: "no brass, no copper (...) for the cleanest, hygienic experience (...) the only other parts that ever touch water is Teflon" with a straight face is something completely different. PTFE has been proven to be toxic to humans and animals alike.
@jennifermarchlewski16077 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review. It is a pretty awesome machine geared towards the ultra coffee nerd. This machine would require some training on how the flow rates affect the cup as compared to pressure. Perhaps this is something to aspire to.
@dimitrimendrinos20497 ай бұрын
As always an amazing video with an in depth review. Thank you. I noticed the nice black cups. Ceramic I would imagine. What are they and do you have a link?
@REMY.C.7 ай бұрын
Swiss product? Sign me up. Switzerland is 30min ride, I'll go now. Oh wait... I forgot I don't have a Swiss salary.
@CH-yp5by7 ай бұрын
Insane review, super geeky AF with all the tech, I think I'll stick to my Gaggia with the Gagguinno mod, too poor like most people to look at this
@KlausMalleby7 ай бұрын
Hi Lance, Do you know if, at some point, you will be able to review the Heylo? It should have many of the capabilities that the Unica Pro has and is furthermore boilerless. It has a separate steaming unit, though. It can, however, steam without heating the milk, only introducing air, apparently. Great content, keep it up!
@TomJones-tx7pb7 ай бұрын
Watts is power, not energy usage. Energy is watts times time. e.g. 1.5 kilowatt hours.
@ffsolutions94427 ай бұрын
The Christmas gift I did not know I was missing - a new upload from Lance! ❤
@GrahamChin4 ай бұрын
Can we just take some time to appreciate lance's godly voice?
@rossmullins87085 ай бұрын
This Unica mechine seems to approach the ideal. Thank you, Lance.
@LouisArquivio7 ай бұрын
Hey Lance, Love the video as always ! Do you have a review of the Baby T planned? Would love to hear your thought on it
@jefffields8086 ай бұрын
Hi Lance! Great work. You mentioned the Steel Duo early on in this video… have you done a deep dive on the latest Ascaso Steel Duo PID?
@Kaffeefahrt7 ай бұрын
There is no sensor in the tank. The pump detects that it cannot be refilled. You can even run a shot without the tank, if there is enough water in the pump. If the not enough water warning it's coming I can still finish more than one coffee, until the machine detects there is not enough water for the chosen beverage and the button is grayed out.
@rawsteaks89727 ай бұрын
I just bought a Flair 58 and Nanofoamer pro. Can’t decide on what coffee machine is best, so many comparisons, so many promo videos online, no real review after 1 year including the daily maintenance etc. Seemed like the best starting point for espresso, after drinking from my Aeropress for 7 years..
@mikni40697 ай бұрын
Well to get something noticeably more capable you fundamentally need this or the Decent over a f58 that is quite a lot of money to spend for most of us… the technology surely is interesting but it likely take years before it becomes affordable
@HolyPT7 ай бұрын
OMG loved this till I went to check the price of the machine!!! Way out of my price range lol
@faraonch7 ай бұрын
I love it but I hope they hire a UI designer! It makes its look so cheap.
@emmanuelvanderschelden94747 ай бұрын
I’m very curious to see how (much of) this ‘computerized tech’ will trickle down to more affordable machines in the coming time. Insane levels of control. And gosh I wish my vibe pump was as quiet as this 🥹
@tommihommi17 ай бұрын
that's called the meticulous
@MrNavyellis7 ай бұрын
LANCE! hey there, happy holidays and happy new year! You don't have to do a video about it (unless you want to) but what is your favorite semi-automatic home espresso machine for 2023...or top 5...or 10? Overall best, most user friendly, best features and so on. Love you videos, keep it up along with that epic stash.
@Maxime-ho9iv6 ай бұрын
That step motor is a game changer.
@beecat41837 ай бұрын
I call bullshit on the "it takes more power of you run a thermojet multiple times" argument. It's not the number of watts, it's the number of watts over time. That is why you pay for electricity in watt HOURS, not in watts. Just connect a power consumption trackers to the outlet and see for yourself.
@LanceHedrick7 ай бұрын
Yeah that's why I made sure to say they said it. I haven't tracked it but they apparently have.
@s968227 ай бұрын
the analogy i can think of is the tankless water heater used commonly in europe and asia. it instantaneously heats the water as it is used rather than a larger amt of water maintained 24/7 at constant temp. they are more energy efficient. i am not an engineer but perhaps someone here is and can explain why a boiler is more energy efficient for steam? maybe the energy;temp curve changes for steam??
@FerasATQ7 ай бұрын
Excellent video, can we get a thermal stability test for this machine with the portafilter probe readings ?
@LanceHedrick7 ай бұрын
Yeah I didn't see it necessary because how stable and my testing agreed with their testing..can do it that on an unfiltered video, though!
@tomgreen20587 ай бұрын
This is obviously a fantastically informative video but it's edited like a load of tiktok videos smooshed in to one. It's not my preference but I'm here for it either way. Clearly Hugo knows what he's doing, it's incredibly professional. I hope the channel makes millions of money off the shorts? I don't know how it works.
@kyroslangen6187 ай бұрын
Very much will be outsie of my budget but damn that has some neat features
@LanceHedrick7 ай бұрын
The good thing is that now this tech is out, I'm sure cheaper versions will be available in no time
@Maybaby19597 ай бұрын
Love that auto flush.
@bassman127 ай бұрын
Any chance of adding timestamps to these kind of long videos? besides that, great vid and great machine.
@LanceHedrick7 ай бұрын
Yes! I usually do..parents are in town and I posted absentmindedly
@Bekkenes5 ай бұрын
Just a quick message : thumbnail is a mini picture, like the picture you make to promote a video or in your phone before you open it fullscreen. Thumbdrive is the "computer stick" you connect.
@StefBelgium7 ай бұрын
Why including teflon material with all the regulations kicking in around PFAS? That s a weird choice! I applause the technology in there. But legit question again: what % of the users will be able to appreciate such a fine tuning ability when pouring a shot? I d not pay for such a machine because due to the amount of electronics in the machine, the chance of malfunctions is quite high. I would not put several thousand bucks in such a machine unless the reliability is insanely high.
@bmyvettjr7 ай бұрын
I want the Nurri he reviewed!!! That is my goal!!!
@JacksBrainStem7 ай бұрын
Interesting. Any ideas on if they will set up shop directly in the USA or work through an importer?
@LanceHedrick7 ай бұрын
Yes! They will hopefully 2024
@JacksBrainStem7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the reply! What I mean though is the "how" they get here part. Will they have employees here in the USA with a facility or go through a 3rd party importer?
@johnl.75827 ай бұрын
Lance, the unit of energy is kWh not kW, which is a unit of power. I'm sure you know this. Great review though!
@blingbling20017 ай бұрын
That's why I'm a supporter of the new L (Lance) unit, Joules per shot. Then parties or cafés can be rated in Ls, Lance-shots.
@Kaffeefahrt7 ай бұрын
You can't go up to 300ml extraction, because you need some volume to saturate the puck. 300ml - saturating volume = max extraction volume. But I agree there should be one limit for all kinds of beverages.
@Dune877 ай бұрын
Nice features though, but I am not convinced. I dont see features that justify the price point. Was there no money left for a proper design? Why is it tilted? Has the display any colors? It looks very dull and uninspired.
@Maybaby19597 ай бұрын
Looks more like a cafe setting machine. The tilt is weird.
@RTOBarista7 ай бұрын
Great video as always, Hopefully the Unica Pro becomes available soon in the USA
@TomJones-tx7pb7 ай бұрын
Machines that have a display and control electronics in hot humid environments wear out. It is important that these parts be easily replaced, so that the machine itself is not lost when this happens. This is a common issue in kitchen appliances.
@mortelski58145 ай бұрын
Wow! That video had me on the edge of my seat. Ignoring the price for a moment, the machine seems so innovative in good directions. Love the pump and inherent efficiency. Lance understands about 50 times more than I do about extracting the best flavour from coffee beans. I am quite excited by the idea that I could import some of his painstakingly researched shot profiles to my own machine as a start point. I just completed a repair/refurb on my failing Dedica, but during the downtime have been watching ALL of Lance’s excellent in-depth reviews with a view to buy a more versatile smallish footprint machine. I could make funds available to go straight to endgame, but feel I ought to build up more experience and knowledge first. Maybe try a modded GCP and wait for this tech to appear in mainstream machines?? What would you recommend??
@Tidus83197 ай бұрын
wait until the Maro model 1 is out in spring! 😂
@jhpak7 ай бұрын
That is one super quiet espresso machine!
@BenjaminHohlmann7 ай бұрын
Great video and summary about a complex and innovativ machine, thx Lance.
@zorqis7 ай бұрын
As good as these machines look, I can make consistent shots within 0.5 grams precision with a Flair 58 + Acaia Lunar + flow app, with 0.2-0.5 grams per second flow rate consistency. Makes me smile at multi-thousand dollar machines. And I love the manual process. The only thing that is harder and needs a lot of experimentation is temperature control: possible within a degree, but once you get the process dialed in with the coffees you like, it's very fast and consistent. Total cost of the system is still under a grand, but granted, I don't have a steam wand - nor do I need it. This machine is likely much more consistent and looks much better, but I am not sure I'd like the coffee more out of it, knowing it costs this much. You can buy a good espresso machine and a used car or a nice e-bike for that money. Or a better preamplifier. ;)
@LanceHedrick7 ай бұрын
To each their own!
@zorqis7 ай бұрын
To each what they can afford. :) But watching your videos gives as much satisfaction as sipping coffee (oh, and it was on your influence I got into flow profiling), so thank you for the excellent videos and keep it up in the new year! ❤
@virenkhatri77205 ай бұрын
There is some kind of synergy here: 1. Coffee Enthusiast 2. Amateur Photography 3. Hi-End Audiophile What do these people all have in common?
@zorqis5 ай бұрын
@@virenkhatri7720 I love all three! 😂 Spot on 😊
@autohausdamminhabermatthia671820 күн бұрын
Hello! I'm thinking about buying a new espresso machine and am torn between the Swiss Unica and the American Synesso ES1. I saw in the Unica video that you also have the Synesso ES1like this with you. Can you tell me from your point of view which of the two machines are best for you? Does the pressure profiling of the Unica make it almost unique? How do you feel about the two displays? Does it make a big difference that the Synesso has two different temperature tanks? Where do you think there are more adjustment options and therefore more potential for further recipes later. Does the Synesso also have the option of getting updates via USB and so on? Thank you very much for your answer
@blakerobinson41987 ай бұрын
Lance! Any chance you can review the Turin Legato? Looking to buy my first machine, and seems like it could be a good alternative to the Bambino Plus or GCP. Thanks!
@tobiasobi73187 ай бұрын
looked into the pricetag.... No Thanks
@hipponax7 ай бұрын
great vid and explanation - which scale did you use for the water volume?
@jsw18987 ай бұрын
@LanceHendrick Great review, thanks Lance. I fully share your excitement for this machine. I have it for nearly 2 years since its launch. It's pricey but very innovative with custom-developed parts, not mass-produced ones. Excellent build quality, endless coffee brewing options, minimal kitchen footprint, and great for the environment due to its energy efficiency, without compromises for temperature consistency and steam performance.
@rorymoriarty-scanlon8827 ай бұрын
By the off chance you read this what’s your opinion on the best espresso machine/grinder combination for under $2500?
@Speedster270717 күн бұрын
Made by nerds for nerds. Can you imagine waking up bleary eyed in the morning having to figure all of that out? I'm still trying to remember to put the ground beans in the portafilter BEFORE I activate the extraction. Amazing machine, with some awesome features though.
@LanceHedrick17 күн бұрын
click "on" and hit "espresso." done haha
@Speedster270716 күн бұрын
@@LanceHedrickwell if that were true, your video would have been 2 mins long at most. But it got me Thinking…
@MrKent847 ай бұрын
Lance is gettin in deep with Onyx. I see all those well placed Onyx symbols and phrases. 😉 As an Arkansan, I am so proud of that company. They do great work and pump out fantastic product.
@LanceHedrick7 ай бұрын
I've been a full time employee of Onyx for almost 6 years hahaha
@MrKent847 ай бұрын
@@LanceHedrick good stuff!
@scottmcelhiney3235 ай бұрын
I'd love to see what I could get out of this vs. my Mr. Coffee Espressions machine. I'd need to get a really good paying job to afford one of these.
@jordanpetkov10067 ай бұрын
Great Review! How does the Unica stand against Decent? If I were to choose I would definitely go for the Unica
@baselsalam7 ай бұрын
These reviews without an upfront price disclaimer are kind of pointless. An $8500 machine? Thats insane.
@LanceHedrick7 ай бұрын
If you see reviews as only potential purchases, then sure. I make these reviews of expensive machines to a) showcase their use case and potential, but more importantly b) what they've achieved and what can be learned from it. I take a heavily educational approach to these. Sorry if you only watch reviews for buying. I preach against gear acquisitions syndrome. My excitement about this machine is more in the innovation and potential borrowings from other companies in the future to improve machines and change expectations.
@baselsalam7 ай бұрын
Btw I'm a patron supporter and love your content :) The price is very important to disclose upfront and frame the conversation. Most folks watch these reviews with the intent to purchase, now or in the future. A friend of mine sent this to me after I suggested a DE1. They felt $3600 was too expensive. They watched this video partway and felt it was interesting (not realizing it's double the price) and sent the video over "how about this?"
@LanceHedrick7 ай бұрын
I have found the vast, vast majority of people watch without intent of buying. This is obviously the case as none of the manufacturers ever see boosts of 10k sales following my videos release ha! I understand your point and I often do disclose. I just often forget because there are so many things to discuss. I also just assume people can Google pricing, which is what I always do when watching something. It's also difficult to give a price when my audience is so varied and currency is all over the place. Only 30% are usa. About 35% Europe (including non euro countries). And the rest is made up of countries all over It makes it very difficult to give a price properly
@dermotfenster99807 ай бұрын
You've come a long way since that first milk steaming video, love the editing in this!
@alessio.santoro6 ай бұрын
Awesome video, keep it up. I am deciding between buying this and the Decent. Speaking only about control, as I have understood the Unica is more precise/consistent?. Is it 2 times better or 10 times better? Not considering the price difference, what would you suggest me between the two?
@100brsta6 ай бұрын
Unica. If the price is not an option then Unica. There should be no second thoughts about this. It is technologically so much ahead of the Decent. Because of the operating principle of the pump it is inherently much more precise and consistent in pumping water.
@alessio.santoro6 ай бұрын
In the end I bought the decent because of budget. I will surely upgrade to Unica in the future if the company will still exist in the upcoming years and my passion will stil be the same 🙂 P.S. the decent is awesome too even if the technology is not at the same level of the Unica@@100brsta
@ericbrady7 ай бұрын
Esthetically speaking the Leaning Tower of Pisa look bothers me a bit too much, definitely enough to not consider it as a purchase.
@guyretter6 ай бұрын
Lance, thank you very much for your videos! Can you review Bezzera espresso machines? No one makes reviews on them and they have some interesting machines such as the aria r mn with rotary pump
@ilyas1102987 ай бұрын
Nice review
@thomascee7 ай бұрын
It looks BEAUTIFUL. I bet it costs an arm and a leg ha ha! I do hope you do possible multiple deep dives on the Gaggiuino? Maybe some comparison videos with other machines? A 6 month/1 year revisit after using it for a long time? I am really really hoping that can be my ultra-wannabe-posh machine I can rock for a long while going forward for myself :)
@ThierryWasserman6 ай бұрын
All I can pay attention to is the pretty blue machine in the back.
@tkx867 ай бұрын
I can see the attraction to digital machines for some but for me I love the mechanical machines more. I do not think I will ever trade my Lelit Bianca V2 in for anything else bar a V3.
@EVR1AL7 ай бұрын
If it has a pump isn't mechanic anymore
@MrZeroNegative7 ай бұрын
Great machine with a very smart build. Price is heavy for most though, if 7000+ CHF is a decent reference. But it will shake up the competition nonetheless and that is a good thing for everyone. Hopefully after a few years we will see the tech trickle down to a more “affordable” model. Like Tesla’s, but with hopefully better build quality 😅
@MarkPharaoh7 ай бұрын
Pretty awesome, just not 2x awesome over a Decent for me
@Villaboy787 ай бұрын
I needed this video SO MUCH as I’ve been ill since Boxing Day . Thanks Lance 🎉
@MajorWolf727 ай бұрын
Get well!
@ADDventureCyclist6 ай бұрын
Hi Lance, I was curious if you plan on reviewing the Profitec Drive?
@REMY.C.7 ай бұрын
I didn't understand Lance, not a single word. Is he talking about a DNA sampler? 😂