Very good entry-level machine. Of course, for someone who is not involved with specialty single-origin coffees and just wants the taste of coffee, even with the pressurized basket it has, they will be satisfied and won't notice various things from the outside. The steam wand makes very nice froth if you know the technique, (even if it has less pressure than more expensive machines), because it gives you time, if you are a beginner, to correct mistakes. The temperature is relatively good, although for light roasts you will struggle to avoid sour espresso (this only concerns those who deal with specialty coffee; others will have no issue with temperature).
Those who want to take a step further can get a grinder (a reliable one is the Sage Dose Control worth €200) and use whole coffee beans to have the best experience of freshly ground coffee, which of course incredibly affects the taste. I should add that the best grinder at €200 is the DF54, but it is not available in Greece. Anyone willing to search for it should definitely get that one; it is better than any other grinder under €400. A good grinder, of course, also needs good coffee, so I would avoid coffees like Lavazza and would at least go for Illy if you don't want to search. The best coffees are those from local coffee roasters who always provide imported and freshly roasted coffee within a week.
Now, for those who want to dive into the rabbit hole of specialty espresso, I have the following to say:
You definitely need to change to an unpressurized portafilter because even if you get an unpressurized basket, it will not be compatible with the portafilter that comes with it. A portafilter usually costs between €20 and €40. I have bought two, one cut and the other normal with spouts. Of course, they come with unpressurized baskets; however, I took it further and got an IMS precision (competition grade) basket worth €25.
As for distribution, I would get a WDT for proper redistribution of the coffee as well as a funnel to make the job easier.
Continuing with the tamper, while the one that comes with it does a good job because it is of good quality, I got one with a collar to help me press the coffee evenly every time. I can say it made the biggest difference, and now the coffee always comes out uniformly from the basket, avoiding channels and the unpleasant tastes that accompany them.
Finally, along with all this, a precision scale of 0.1g, preferably with a timer, is essential. They cost from €12 to whatever your pocket can handle.
I have also uploaded a video that should appear at the end of the product photos, where I show an espresso shot, the froth, and some latte art.
I believe as an entry it can become incredibly reliable and produce very good results. Out of the box, it also makes good coffee, but only for those who are not looking for more refined flavors.