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Illy
Y3.3 IperEspresso Machine
around $169
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97 Pros
75%
11 reviews (1h 22m)
33 Cons
The Illy Y3.3 IperEspresso Machine offers a stylish and compact way to enjoy authentic Italian espresso at home. Its sleek, slim design, crafted from tempered glass and brushed aluminum, will complement any kitchen countertop. This super-compact machine delivers a consistently rich and flavorful espresso with a decent crema, thanks to Illy's innov...
62%
18 vs 11
Features
67%
8 vs 4
Ease of Use
81%
34 vs 8
Brew Quality
100%
7 vs 0
Design/Aesthetics
67%
2 vs 1
Durability/Build Quality
Reviewer verdict
Across 11 YouTube reviews, the Illy Y3.3 IperEspresso Machine earns an Index score of 4/5, ranking #42 among Coffee Makers & Espresso Machines. Reviewers most often praise its brew quality, features, size/footprint, while the most common criticisms concern features, brew quality.
The Y3.3 IperEspresso Machine is widely praised for brew quality, with 34 mentions noting rich, full-bodied, consistent espresso, good crema, and a delicious aroma and taste comparable to cafe results. Reviewers also frequently highlight features (18 mentions) such as the patented two-stage IperEspresso process, programmability, recyclable capsules, adjustable settings, and a relatively low 850W power draw. Many reviewers note its compact size and small footprint (11 mentions) and that it is simple and easy to use (8 mentions), making it suitable for most kitchen counters. Additional positive points cited by multiple reviewers include sleek design, easy cleaning, fast heat-up, and generally good value within the Illy machine lineup.
Criticisms concentrate on limited capsule compatibility (11 mentions), with many reviewers pointing out the machine requires Illy/IperEspresso pods and offers little choice outside that ecosystem. Some reviewers (8 mentions) also felt the coffee lacks complexity or sweetness and described off flavors for certain capsules. Several reviewers raised value concerns (6 mentions), noting that capsules can be expensive and that you pay for branding and packaging. Other recurring negatives include small tank/drip-tray size and some maintenance needs like regular descaling, plus occasional worries about the used-capsule drawer or recyclability of capsules.
Analysis based on 11 YouTube reviews (1h 22m of video) with 97 pros and 33 cons extracted.
Pros (97)
Brew Quality (34)
- it's always fresh ▶ Angelico Palazzi 🇮🇹 illy Bold Roast Espresso Prepartion ☕ @ 0:52
- it smells so delicious ▶ Angelico Palazzi 🇮🇹 illy Bold Roast Espresso Prepartion ☕ @ 0:59
- a little bit of a texture there ▶ Illy coffee review @ 5:36
- better than folgers ▶ Illy coffee review @ 7:29
- mouth feels pretty good ▶ Illy coffee review @ 5:34
- always fresh ▶ Angelico Palazzi 🇮🇹 illy Bold Roast Espresso Prepartion ☕ @ 0:27
- nice body ▶ Illy coffee review @ 4:49
- very consistent ▶ Unboxing Illy Y3.3 Espresso Capsule Machine/Coffee Machine @ 5:15
- so good ▶ Angelico Palazzi 🇮🇹 illy Bold Roast Espresso Prepartion ☕ @ 1:36
- this extra stage distinguishes it from the rest creating full-bodied espresso as well as a long lasting Cramer ▶ ✅ Best Portable Pod Coffee Maker In 2023 🏆 Top 5 In The Ma @ 5:26
- makes a really great cup of espress ▶ Review + $50 OFF coupon: Francis Francis for illy Y3 iperEsp @ 5:56
- very delicious coffee ▶ Angelico Palazzi 🇮🇹 illy Bold Roast Espresso Prepartion ☕ @ 0:21
- it has a really rich flavor to it ▶ Angelico Palazzi 🇮🇹 illy Bold Roast Espresso Prepartion ☕ @ 3:25
- very tasty ▶ Angelico Palazzi 🇮🇹 illy Bold Roast Espresso Prepartion ☕ @ 3:30
- kind of nice and thick ▶ Illy coffee review @ 5:39
- it will probably wake you up right away in the morning ▶ Angelico Palazzi 🇮🇹 illy Bold Roast Espresso Prepartion ☕ @ 2:48
- smells so good ▶ Angelico Palazzi 🇮🇹 illy Bold Roast Espresso Prepartion ☕ @ 1:15
- decent head of crema ▶ Illy coffee review @ 4:55
- It makes a good cup of coffee, comparable to what you would get in an Italian cafe ▶ Unboxing Illy Y3.3 Espresso Capsule Machine/Coffee Machine @ 4:13
- very delicious ▶ Angelico Palazzi 🇮🇹 illy Bold Roast Espresso Prepartion ☕ @ 2:26
- this coffee is so delicious, i really like it ▶ Angelico Palazzi 🇮🇹 illy Bold Roast Espresso Prepartion ☕ @ 3:02
- crema is not over it's not super exaggerated or anything ▶ Illy coffee review @ 5:44
- makes a really great cup of espresso ▶ Review + $50 OFF coupon: Francis Francis for illy Y3 iperEsp @ 5:41
- super delicious ▶ Angelico Palazzi 🇮🇹 illy Bold Roast Espresso Prepartion ☕ @ 1:20
- gonna give you a really good shot of espresso ▶ Review + $50 OFF coupon: Francis Francis for illy Y5 iperEsp @ 4:45
- dark roasted ▶ Angelico Palazzi 🇮🇹 illy Bold Roast Espresso Prepartion ☕ @ 2:22
- it tastes so amazing ▶ Angelico Palazzi 🇮🇹 illy Bold Roast Espresso Prepartion ☕ @ 3:04
- this is another level right here, this will wake you up ▶ Angelico Palazzi 🇮🇹 illy Bold Roast Espresso Prepartion ☕ @ 3:20
- very unique taste ▶ Angelico Palazzi 🇮🇹 illy Bold Roast Espresso Prepartion ☕ @ 3:27
- very smooth ▶ Angelico Palazzi 🇮🇹 illy Bold Roast Espresso Prepartion ☕ @ 3:43
- makes really good coffee ▶ 〈 VLOG 〉illy Y3.3 コーヒーマシン 開封とセットアップ @ 5:52
- I also like the taste of the original coffee flavors EAL is offering ▶ Reusable Capsule for Illy / Review and Some Thoughts @ 2:05
- best result in the cup among the ones I've tried as far as Illy ▶ Illy Y-3 la recensione completa!🛑 il miglior modo per entra @ 11:23
- makes a coffee hot enough, a good coffee if you like the the world of Illy ▶ Illy Y-3 la recensione completa!🛑 il miglior modo per entra @ 11:40
Features (18)
- two-stage process...very revolutionary process that Italy has pioneered whereby the grounds are actually being soaked with water first in that capsule then a seal breaks and then you actually get your brewery espresso so this makes sure that you really do get a great shot of espresso ▶ Review + $50 OFF coupon: Francis Francis for illy Y3 iperEsp @ 4:12
- this mini Pod coffee maker offers both espresso and drip coffee and it has an adjustable shelf to accommodate large coffee mugs or smaller espresso cups ▶ ✅ Best Portable Pod Coffee Maker In 2023 🏆 Top 5 In The Ma @ 5:07
- recyclable capsules ▶ Review + $50 OFF coupon: Francis Francis for illy Y3 iperEsp @ 4:59
- programmable ▶ Review + $50 OFF coupon: Francis Francis for illy Y3 iperEsp @ 2:37
- you can actually recycle these capsules ▶ Review + $50 OFF coupon: Francis Francis for illy Y3 iperEsp @ 4:47
- Illy uses an Innovative ipper espresso capsule system which delivers a patented two-stage process ▶ ✅ Best Portable Pod Coffee Maker In 2023 🏆 Top 5 In The Ma @ 5:18
- you can take it wherever you want on the go when you're going to travel ▶ Angelico Palazzi 🇮🇹 illy Bold Roast Espresso Prepartion ☕ @ 0:29
- programmable ▶ Review + $50 OFF coupon: Francis Francis for illy Y3 iperEsp @ 2:43
- power consumption of 850 watts. Which is quite low ▶ Illy Y-3 la recensione completa!🛑 il miglior modo per entra @ 3:45
- revolutionary process ▶ Review + $50 OFF coupon: Francis Francis for illy Y3 iperEsp @ 4:26
- two-stage process ▶ Review + $50 OFF coupon: Francis Francis for illy Y3 iperEsp @ 4:24
- adjustable temperature ▶ Illy Y-3 la recensione completa!🛑 il miglior modo per entra @ 7:33
- automatically turn itself off so as to save energy ▶ Review + $50 OFF coupon: Francis Francis for illy Y5 iperEsp @ 3:19
- memorize the length that we have chosen. It's really useful because you can set two different coffe lengths. They can be the preference of you and your partner at home ▶ Illy Y-3 la recensione completa!🛑 il miglior modo per entra @ 6:36
- 19 bar pressure pump ▶ Review + $50 OFF coupon: Francis Francis for illy Y3 iperEsp @ 3:52
- it is possible to recycle the ili pods ▶ ✅ Best Portable Pod Coffee Maker In 2023 🏆 Top 5 In The Ma @ 5:42
- a lot of space. This a machine also thought for an American public and to brew big cup of coffee ▶ Illy Y-3 la recensione completa!🛑 il miglior modo per entra @ 5:11
- weighs 3,4 kg so it's quite light ▶ Illy Y-3 la recensione completa!🛑 il miglior modo per entra @ 3:49
Size/Footprint (11)
- gonna fit very easily on just about any countertop ▶ Review + $50 OFF coupon: Francis Francis for illy Y3 iperEsp @ 1:32
- small footprint ▶ Unboxing Illy Y3.3 Espresso Capsule Machine/Coffee Machine @ 4:13
- gonna fit on your countertop very easily ▶ Review + $50 OFF coupon: Francis Francis for illy Y3 iperEsp @ 5:34
- gonna fit very easily on just about any countertop ▶ Review + $50 OFF coupon: Francis Francis for illy Y3 iperEsp @ 1:35
- super compact ▶ Review + $50 OFF coupon: Francis Francis for illy Y5 iperEsp @ 3:15
- not bulky ▶ Review + $50 OFF coupon: Francis Francis for illy Y3 iperEsp @ 1:39
- not bulky ▶ Review + $50 OFF coupon: Francis Francis for illy Y3 iperEsp @ 1:36
- very slim ▶ Review + $50 OFF coupon: Francis Francis for illy Y5 iperEsp @ 0:35
- almost a record, it is 30 cm deep and is about 25 cm high ▶ Illy Y-3 la recensione completa!🛑 il miglior modo per entra @ 3:32
- very minimal machine, it's only 10cm wide ▶ Illy Y-3 la recensione completa!🛑 il miglior modo per entra @ 3:27
- compact ▶ 〈 VLOG 〉illy Y3.3 コーヒーマシン 開封とセットアップ @ 5:52
Ease of Use (8)
- very simple and straightforward ▶ Review + $50 OFF coupon: Francis Francis for illy Y5 iperEsp @ 2:43
- very easy to do ▶ Review + $50 OFF coupon: Francis Francis for illy Y3 iperEsp @ 4:04
- very cool and simple to use machine ▶ Review + $50 OFF coupon: Francis Francis for illy Y5 iperEsp @ 0:56
- holds about 33.8 ounces of water ▶ Review + $50 OFF coupon: Francis Francis for illy Y3 iperEsp @ 3:37
- easy to use ▶ Unboxing Illy Y3.3 Espresso Capsule Machine/Coffee Machine @ 4:13
- how quickly I got it and I didn't have to do any tamping or any major cleanup or anything like that ▶ Review + $50 OFF coupon: Francis Francis for illy Y5 iperEsp @ 4:55
- simple ▶ 〈 VLOG 〉illy Y3.3 コーヒーマシン 開封とセットアップ @ 2:23
- easy to use ▶ 〈 VLOG 〉illy Y3.3 コーヒーマシン 開封とセットアップ @ 2:23
Design/Aesthetics (7)
- very cool stylized machine ▶ Review + $50 OFF coupon: Francis Francis for illy Y5 iperEsp @ 0:32
- very cool looking machine made of tempered glass and this nice brushed aluminum ▶ Review + $50 OFF coupon: Francis Francis for illy Y5 iperEsp @ 1:25
- looks good ▶ Unboxing Illy Y3.3 Espresso Capsule Machine/Coffee Machine @ 5:59
- very slim and cool-looking and really stylized ▶ Review + $50 OFF coupon: Francis Francis for illy Y5 iperEsp @ 5:36
- very sleek very slim line ▶ Review + $50 OFF coupon: Francis Francis for illy Y3 iperEsp @ 5:32
- very sleek and a slimline machine ▶ Review + $50 OFF coupon: Francis Francis for illy Y3 iperEsp @ 1:28
- very sleek and slim line machine ▶ Review + $50 OFF coupon: Francis Francis for illy Y3 iperEsp @ 1:32
Overall (7)
- wow ▶ living in singapore | vlog with iPhone 12 mini🤍 | illy Y3.3 @ 2:06
- you ▶ living in singapore | vlog with iPhone 12 mini🤍 | illy Y3.3 @ 4:26
- great little machine ▶ Review + $50 OFF coupon: Francis Francis for illy Y3 iperEsp @ 5:31
- so ▶ living in singapore | vlog with iPhone 12 mini🤍 | illy Y3.3 @ 1:10
- this thing is amazing ▶ Angelico Palazzi 🇮🇹 illy Bold Roast Espresso Prepartion ☕ @ 0:15
- easy to clean and it takes very little space and it has a nice design ▶ Illy Y-3 la recensione completa!🛑 il miglior modo per entra @ 11:49
- the best machine to make an espresso at home ▶ Illy Y-3 la recensione completa!🛑 il miglior modo per entra @ 11:11
Value for Money (4)
- cheapest coffee machine in the world of Illy ▶ Illy Y-3 la recensione completa!🛑 il miglior modo per entra @ 0:12
- great price especially if you join and get those recurring deliveries ▶ Review + $50 OFF coupon: Francis Francis for illy Y3 iperEsp @ 5:36
- price is nice ▶ Review + $50 OFF coupon: Francis Francis for illy Y5 iperEsp @ 6:20
- best machine because it's cheap ▶ Illy Y-3 la recensione completa!🛑 il miglior modo per entra @ 11:32
Cleaning/Maintenance (3)
- easy to clean ▶ Unboxing Illy Y3.3 Espresso Capsule Machine/Coffee Machine @ 4:13
- very easy to remove as opposed to many other machines so there is less risk of getting dirty ▶ Illy Y-3 la recensione completa!🛑 il miglior modo per entra @ 9:30
- easy cleanup ▶ 〈 VLOG 〉illy Y3.3 コーヒーマシン 開封とセットアップ @ 5:52
Speed/Brew Time (3)
- gonna make a really good shot of espresso and do it quickly ▶ Review + $50 OFF coupon: Francis Francis for illy Y5 iperEsp @ 6:16
- ready in 50 seconds. I have to say it is quite a good result ▶ Illy Y-3 la recensione completa!🛑 il miglior modo per entra @ 5:44
- a time of 50 seconds which is a good amount. So this is a machine that can stay off because it turns on in a short time ▶ Illy Y-3 la recensione completa!🛑 il miglior modo per entra @ 6:03
Durability/Build Quality (2)
- when I bought this coffee machine around five years ago I only saw one problem ▶ Reusable Capsule for Illy / Review and Some Thoughts @ 0:01
- it never broke or started leaking ▶ Reusable Capsule for Illy / Review and Some Thoughts @ 2:03
Cons (33)
Features (11)
- the machine does require Illy brand pods ▶ ✅ Best Portable Pod Coffee Maker In 2023 🏆 Top 5 In The Ma @ 5:37
- illy doesn't put roast dates or anything like that on their coffee ▶ Illy coffee review @ 6:27
- limited to illy pods ▶ Unboxing Illy Y3.3 Espresso Capsule Machine/Coffee Machine @ 6:57
- only works with Illy capsules ▶ Illy Y-3 la recensione completa!🛑 il miglior modo per entra @ 2:07
- a machine that leaves little choice ▶ Illy Y-3 la recensione completa!🛑 il miglior modo per entra @ 12:19
- there aren't many compatibles apart from Barbaro newly on the market. With this machine you can only brew Illy ▶ Illy Y-3 la recensione completa!🛑 il miglior modo per entra @ 11:54
- compatible only for Iperespresso ▶ Illy Y-3 la recensione completa!🛑 il miglior modo per entra @ 1:17
- produces this non compostable capsules unless you open them ▶ Illy Y-3 la recensione completa!🛑 il miglior modo per entra @ 12:03
- you have to be passionate about the world of Illy and you must not have any curiosity about anything else because in this machine no other capsule can be used ▶ Illy Y-3 la recensione completa!🛑 il miglior modo per entra @ 12:32
- now I have to buy only UA capsules and I cannot buy any other brand capsules ▶ Reusable Capsule for Illy / Review and Some Thoughts @ 0:04
- capsules are made out of different types of plastic and some brands have metallic parts and after they used they also contain coffee grains coffee capsules are difficult to recycle ▶ Reusable Capsule for Illy / Review and Some Thoughts @ 0:27
Brew Quality (8)
- definitely not my favorite coffee ▶ Illy coffee review @ 7:05
- it's got this kind of ashy flavor to it that reminds me of cigarettes ▶ Illy coffee review @ 5:57
- not a lot of complexity here either ▶ Illy coffee review @ 8:26
- i even get like a little bit of a tobacco leaf kind of flavor in there ▶ Illy coffee review @ 6:13
- every time i go to drink this i just think of cigarettes ▶ Illy coffee review @ 5:54
- not great for sure ▶ Illy coffee review @ 7:03
- it's not very complex ▶ Illy coffee review @ 8:37
- almost no sweetness ▶ Illy coffee review @ 5:00
Value for Money (6)
- a lot of it you're paying for the brand and the packaging ▶ Illy coffee review @ 7:37
- 13 14 bucks and i think it's only 8.8 ounces so there's really not a lot of coffee here ▶ Illy coffee review @ 7:41
- It's expensive ▶ Unboxing Illy Y3.3 Espresso Capsule Machine/Coffee Machine @ 6:12
- price point is a little bit high ▶ 〈 VLOG 〉illy Y3.3 コーヒーマシン 開封とセットアップ @ 5:52
- buying coffee capsules every month is not an option for me anymore ▶ Reusable Capsule for Illy / Review and Some Thoughts @ 2:12
- the price of coffee capsules compared to any other coffee beans or grained coffee it is more expensive to buy capsules ▶ Reusable Capsule for Illy / Review and Some Thoughts @ 2:24
Ease of Use (4)
- not a very big drip tray ▶ Review + $50 OFF coupon: Francis Francis for illy Y5 iperEsp @ 1:47
- small tank ▶ Illy Y-3 la recensione completa!🛑 il miglior modo per entra @ 11:46
- tank that comes off like this and it can fill up to 750 ml. So it's pretty small ▶ Illy Y-3 la recensione completa!🛑 il miglior modo per entra @ 3:37
- not a fan of this feature. It's a bit hard and plasticky. It doesn't feel reliable. Moreover it's very peculiar the capsule rollover to make it fall in the used drawer. It's a system that I'm not crazy about ▶ Illy Y-3 la recensione completa!🛑 il miglior modo per entra @ 4:10
Cleaning/Maintenance (3)
- descaling is required approximately every two months depending on use to ensure optimal flavor and functioning ▶ ✅ Best Portable Pod Coffee Maker In 2023 🏆 Top 5 In The Ma @ 5:49
- this machine does require some maintenance ▶ ✅ Best Portable Pod Coffee Maker In 2023 🏆 Top 5 In The Ma @ 5:46
- hard to clean ▶ Illy Y-3 la recensione completa!🛑 il miglior modo per entra @ 9:22
Durability/Build Quality (1)
- some doubts, that the capsules can get stuck or that this drawer won't last a long time ▶ Illy Y-3 la recensione completa!🛑 il miglior modo per entra @ 10:52
Review sources
- Illy Y-3 la recensione completa!🛑 il miglior modo per entrare nel mondo Illy 100%Arabica sapendo che by 99 Caffè L'Aquila — 16 pros, 11 cons
- Angelico Palazzi 🇮🇹 illy Bold Roast Espresso Prepartion ☕️ Coffee 🇮🇹 Review 🙌 by Transforming Gravity — 19 pros, 0 cons
- Illy coffee review by Joe Varacalli — 7 pros, 11 cons
- Review + $50 OFF coupon: Francis Francis for illy Y5 iperEspresso Machine by Coffee Maker Reviews - Aromacup.com — 12 pros, 1 cons
- Review + $50 OFF coupon: Francis Francis for illy Y3 iperEspresso Machine by Alejandrina Vasek — 11 pros, 0 cons
- Review + $50 OFF coupon: Francis Francis for illy Y3 iperEspresso Machine by Luciano Coonfare — 11 pros, 0 cons
- Unboxing Illy Y3.3 Espresso Capsule Machine/Coffee Machine by shen — 6 pros, 2 cons
- ✅ Best Portable Pod Coffee Maker In 2023 🏆 Top 5 In The Market by CREVIEWS — 4 pros, 3 cons
- Reusable Capsule for Illy / Review and Some Thoughts by Pandavision — 3 pros, 4 cons
- 〈 VLOG 〉illy Y3.3 コーヒーマシン 開封とセットアップ by ui — 5 pros, 1 cons
- living in singapore | vlog with iPhone 12 mini🤍 | illy Y3.3 home cafe ☕️ by bymwdee — 3 pros, 0 cons
Frequently asked questions
Is the Illy Y3.3 IperEspresso Machine worth buying?
Based on 11 independent YouTube reviews, the Illy Y3.3 IperEspresso Machine scores 4/5 with 97 positive and 33 negative points mentioned by reviewers, placing it #42 in the Coffee Makers & Espresso Machines category.
What do reviewers like most about the Illy Y3.3 IperEspresso Machine?
The most praised aspects are brew quality, features, size/footprint — Brew Quality (34 mentions), Features (18 mentions), Size/Footprint (11 mentions).
What are the most common complaints about the Illy Y3.3 IperEspresso Machine?
Reviewers most frequently criticize features, brew quality — Features (11 mentions), Brew Quality (8 mentions).
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