Swan says the 20-bar pressure is intended to produce a richer flavour and stronger extraction, and the machine includes a dual stainless-steel filter plus accessories like a spoon and tamper. That gives it the basic tools needed for a decent espresso workflow at home.

It can make up to two espresso shots at once, which is useful for people who want a stronger cup or need two drinks quickly.

The built-in milk frother is designed to create silky froth for cappuccinos, lattes, and hot chocolate. Swan also highlights variable steam settings, which should make the frothing process a little easier to control than a very basic wand.

That makes the machine more versatile for households that want both straight espresso and milk drinks from the same setup.

The premium touch display is one of the machine’s most appealing features because it gives you five preset options, including Espresso, Double Espresso, Americano, Espresso Cool, and Steam. That keeps operation simple while still giving you more choice than a single-button brewer.

For people who like coffee to be quick and predictable, that kind of interface makes a lot of sense.

Based on everything covered in this Swan digital espresso coffee machine review, it suits buyers who want an affordable espresso machine with presets, milk frothing, and a relatively small footprint. It is less suited to people who want a fully automatic bean-to-cup machine.