
Geek Chef GESM1009 20-Bar Espresso Machine: features, specs and who it suits
A compact semi-automatic espresso machine with a 20-bar pump, steam wand, single and double shot filters and a 30-second preheat. What the specs mean.
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A compact semi-automatic espresso machine with a 20-bar pump, steam wand, single and double shot filters and a 30-second preheat. What the specs mean.

A 12-cup drip coffee maker with a touch screen, 24-hour timer, three strength settings, iced coffee function and a permanent filter. What the features mean.

A 12-cup drip coffee maker with a touch screen, 24-hour timer, three strength settings, iced coffee mode, permanent filter and a 4-hour keep-warm plate.

A semi-automatic espresso machine with a built-in 35-setting conical burr grinder, 20-bar pump and steam wand, with a barista accessory set. What it offers.

A white Gevi 20-bar semi-automatic espresso machine with a 58mm portafilter, PID temperature control, pressure gauge, OPV, touch display and a steam wand.

A compact 20-bar espresso machine with a steam wand, NTC temperature control, 58mm portafilter and one- and two-shot options. What the specs mean.

The Gevi ECMG0-SS0A1 is a stainless steel 20-bar semi-automatic espresso maker with pre-infusion, a pressure gauge, steam wand and hot water function.

The Gevi EzBru 1000 is a stainless steel espresso machine with a 58mm portafilter, PID temperature control, pre-infusion, steam wand and 2.2L tank. What the specs mean.

The Gevi EzBru 2000 (ECM-5020ULSS) is a semi-automatic espresso machine with dual boilers, a 58mm grouphead, a built-in grinder and a steam wand.

A compact espresso machine with a 20-bar pump, 1350W thermoblock heating, NTC temperature control, a steam wand and manual or preset shot volumes.

A 10-piece imarku knife set with chef, slicing, bread, santoku, boning and steak knives in a 15.9-inch FSC-certified wood block that sits in a drawer or on a counter.

A 14-piece high-carbon steel knife set with a gyutou-style chef knife, steak knives, shears and an FSC-certified hardwood block with a built-in sharpener.

An imarku three-knife set with a chef knife, santoku and utility knife in Japanese high-carbon stainless steel with full-tang pakkawood handles. What the specs mean.

Three imarku tri-ply frying pans in 8, 10 and 12-inch sizes, each with a tempered glass lid and a laser-etched hybrid ceramic surface. What the specs mean.

A 6.7-inch Serbian-style butcher cleaver with a 3mm Japanese high-carbon steel blade, dual-bevel edge and pakkawood handle. What the specs mean for home butchery.

An 18-piece stainless steel knife set with block: chef, Santoku, bread, slicing and paring knives, eight steak knives, shears and a sharpening rod.

A 14-piece tri-ply stainless steel cookware set with frying pans, saucepans, a sauté pan and a stockpot, for all cooktops and oven-safe to 500°F. What it offers.

A set of 8, 10 and 12-inch tri-ply stainless steel frying pans with a laser-etched honeycomb ceramic nonstick surface, oven-safe to 500°F. What the specs mean.

A 15-cup BPA-free filter pitcher from Invigorated Water with multi-stage filtration, a filter rated for 96 gallons and a fridge-door-friendly shape. What the specs mean.

An 8-cup stainless steel filter pitcher from Invigorated Water with a filter pouch rated for 105 gallons and a curved design. What the specs mean and who it suits.

A compact stainless steel espresso machine with a 20 bar pump, 1350W, PID temperature control and a steam wand. What the specs mean for home espresso.

A compact semi-automatic espresso maker with a 20-bar pump, steam wand, 1.2 L removable tank and ground-coffee or capsule use. What the specs mean.

The Midea MDEC002F5 stacks a 6-quart basket over a 5-quart baking pan, with 8 cooking modes, Wi-Fi and Smart Sync Finish. What the features mean in the kitchen.

The Midea MPC6002SBSK is a 6-quart, 1000W electric pressure cooker with 12 presets, a stainless steel pot and a nine-part safety system. What the features mean.

The Midea WideMax is a 6.5-quart electric pressure cooker with 12 functions, a 9.44-inch cooking surface and a removable lid. What the features mean in use.

The Philips 1200 Series EP1220/04 is a bean-to-cup coffee machine with a ceramic grinder, a classic milk frother and touch-screen controls. What the features mean.

A fully automatic espresso machine with LatteGo milk system, ceramic grinder and AquaClean filter. What the specs mean and what to check before choosing one.

A renewed Philips 3200 Series super-automatic espresso machine with a milk frother, touch display, 12-step grinder and AquaClean filter. What the specs mean.

A fully automatic bean-to-cup espresso machine with LatteGo milk system, touch display and AquaClean filter. What the features mean and who it suits.

A fully automatic espresso machine with a touch display, five drinks, a classic milk frother, a ceramic grinder and an AquaClean filter. What the specs mean.

A fully automatic bean-to-cup espresso machine with the LatteGo milk system, 12 grinder steps and ceramic grinders. What the features mean and who it suits.

A compact Philips espresso machine that grinds, tamps and brews in one swipe, with a 16-bar pump and an automatic grinder. What the specs mean in practice.

The PHILIPS AWP2980 is a 12-cup rechargeable water filter pitcher with Micro X-Clean Instant filtration, double-click dispensing and a USB-C battery. What the specs mean.

The TOPZEE V3550 is a stainless steel vacuum sealer with dry, moist and pulse modes, an external canister port and a built-in bag cutter. What the specs mean.

A 1.2 cubic foot, 1000W countertop microwave with sensor reheating, 10 power levels and a 12.4-inch turntable. What the specs mean for everyday use.

A 1.6 cu ft, 1250W countertop microwave with inverter technology, sensor menus, auto defrost, child lock and a 13.6-inch turntable. What the specs mean.

A 750W countertop water distiller with a 4 L stainless steel tank, glass carafe, 0-99 hour timer and temperature display. How it works and what to check.

A 1000W countertop cotton candy machine with adjustable temperature, a stainless steel bowl and a sugar scoop. What the specs mean and who it suits.

A 1000W electric cotton candy machine with a 15-inch stainless steel bowl, voltage knob control and 2,800 r/min head. What the specs mean for parties and stalls.

A 1100W stainless steel electric meat grinder rated at up to 550 lb an hour, with a 54 mm feed tube, two grinding plates and one-button control.

A VEVOR 1100W (4600W max) electric meat grinder rated at 992 lb per hour, with two blades, cutting plates, sausage tubes and a kubbe set. What the specs mean.

A 300W electric ice crusher with dual stainless blades, a 50L storage box and ETL certification, rated by VEVOR at about 661 lb of ice an hour. What the specs mean.

A 1440W countertop popcorn machine from VEVOR with a 12 oz kettle, a heated warming deck and three-switch control. What the specs mean for events and concessions.

A VEVOR commercial orange juicer with a 120W motor that peels, squeezes and filters up to 20 oranges a minute. Stainless steel build, pull-out filter box.

A VEVOR 13.2-gallon (50 L) stainless distiller kit with a thumper keg, copper cooling coil, water pump and lid thermometer. What the parts do and what to check.

A 13.2-gallon stainless steel still with a copper coil condenser, circulating pump and built-in thermometer. How it is built and what to check first.

A 13.2-gallon stainless steel and copper still kit with a thumper keg, copper condenser coil, water pump and built-in thermometer. What the specs mean.

A countertop hard-serve ice cream machine with a 1.1 gal freezing cylinder, 1400W power and an LCD panel. What the output figures and features mean.