Description
The CASABREWS 4700Gense is a semi-automatic pump espresso machine whose main claim on your attention is its portafilter diameter. At 58mm it uses the same basket format as commercial group heads, which puts every third party tamper, distribution tool, bottomless portafilter and precision basket on the market within reach. Very few machines at this price do that, and it is the single specification most likely to matter three years from now.
The rest of the package is standard entry level hardware in a stainless steel body: a vibratory pump rated at 20 bar, a steam wand that doubles as a hot water spout for americanos, an adjustable brew temperature setting, a dial and button interface, and a 16 pound machine measuring 12.2 inches deep, 7.9 inches wide and 15.5 inches high. There is no grinder in the box. That omission is the defining constraint on this machine and it is covered below.
The 58mm Portafilter and What It Unlocks
A 58mm portafilter is not inherently better at making coffee than a 51mm one. What it gives you is compatibility. Recipes, dosing guides and basket sizes published for cafe equipment assume 58mm, so an 18 gram dose in an 18 gram basket behaves the way the guide says it will. Precision baskets, screens, dispersion plates and puck screens are all made in this size first. If you intend to keep learning, this is the format that keeps the door open.
CASABREWS supplies a single cup and a double cup filter with the machine, along with a stainless milk pitcher, a tamper and a tamper mat. That is an unusually complete accessory set for the money and it removes the usual hidden cost of a first espresso machine. What the listing does not state is whether those two supplied baskets are pressurised or single wall. Pressurised baskets have a small hole behind a plate and generate false crema regardless of grind; single wall baskets require a proper grinder. Given the price and the market, expect pressurised baskets in the box with single wall versions available separately. If you would rather have the grinder built in from the start, the Breville Barista Express pairs the same 58mm format with an integrated burr grinder.
Adjustable Temperature and the 20 Bar Pump
Adjustable brew temperature is genuinely uncommon in this price bracket and it is the second reason to look at this machine. Temperature is one of the four variables you control in espresso, alongside dose, grind and time, and most budget machines fix it. Being able to move it lets you run lighter roasts hotter and darker roasts cooler rather than accepting whatever the thermostat was set to at the factory. The listing does not publish the available range or the increments, so how much adjustment you actually get is unknown.
The 20 bar figure is a pump rating, not a brew pressure. Espresso is extracted near 9 bar, and the machine reduces the pump’s maximum through a relief valve or the basket itself. Treating the number as a quality score would be a mistake, since machines across our espresso machines category quote 15, 19 and 20 bar and all of them brew at roughly the same working pressure.
Milk Wand and Hot Water
The wand handles both steaming and hot water dispensing, which is how the listing supports its americano claim. A shared wand is a normal compromise on a single boiler machine and it works, but it means you cannot draw hot water while steam pressure is up without waiting for the temperature to settle. It also means the wand needs purging between roles so that milk residue does not end up in your americano.
The steam wand specification stops there. There is no mention of the tip type, the hole count or whether a frothing sleeve is fitted. There is also no steam pressure or steam recovery figure. On a single boiler machine of this size, expect to steam one drink comfortably and to wait between the second and third. Households making three or more milk drinks in a row will find the wait more annoying than any other characteristic of the machine.
Build, Footprint and Handling
At 16 pounds this is a substantially heavier machine than most budget units, and that weight is on your side. Mass is what stops a machine sliding when you lock a 58mm portafilter into the group, and a 58mm portafilter takes more torque than a 51mm one. The stainless exterior finish will show fingerprints, which is the usual trade for the look.
The footprint of 12.2 inches deep by 7.9 inches wide is manageable, but the 15.5 inch height is the number to check. That measurement almost certainly includes the water tank lid, so under a standard wall cabinet with 18 inches of clearance you will be able to place it but may not be able to lift the tank lid in position. Earlier listing copy put the tank at 51 fluid ounces, roughly 1.5 litres, though the current specification table omits the tank volume entirely.
What the Specifications Do Not Settle
This listing carries an unusual amount of noise in its structured data. The specific uses field is filled with gift keywords rather than product information, listing dozens of occasion phrases in place of any actual use case. The special feature field repeats the product category several times and then instructs the reader to watch an instructional video. Neither field tells you anything about the machine, and both are keyword stuffing that survived the import.
Substantively, the listing does not state the water tank capacity, the boiler type or wattage, the temperature adjustment range, whether the baskets are pressurised, the cup clearance, or the warranty term. It does not state whether the machine has a three way solenoid valve, which determines whether the puck is dry and knocks out cleanly or wet and needs scraping. On a machine sold on its 58mm credentials, that is a meaningful omission, because a wet puck is the most common daily annoyance on budget pump machines.
Who It Suits
This suits someone who has decided espresso is a hobby rather than a convenience and wants a platform to learn on. The 58mm format, the adjustable temperature and the complete accessory kit all point the same direction: a machine you can improve with better baskets, a better tamper and, most importantly, a real grinder. Budget for that grinder, because without one the 58mm advantage is theoretical. The HiBREW H10A is the closest rival on the same 58mm platform.
It suits you less well if you want coffee without a process. There is no grinder, no automation and no drink menu; every shot is a set of decisions. Anyone who wants a cup at the press of a button should be looking at bean to cup machines in our super automatic espresso machine section or a capsule machine such as the Nespresso Essenza Mini. It also suits you poorly if counter height is tight, given the 15.5 inch dimension and the top filling tank. The CASABREWS Ultra is the stablemate for anyone who wants the grinder in the same box.
