About Nuova Simonelli
Orlando Simonelli built his first espresso machine in Cessapalombo, Italy, in 1936. Renamed Nuova Simonelli, the brand has spent the decades since bringing genuinely professional espresso engineering into both commercial and home settings — and the Oscar has been its long-standing entry point into serious home coffee.
The Product
The Oscar was built around a simple idea: bring professional-quality espresso into the home. Beyond its stainless steel and ABS body, it packs in a number of genuinely useful features that push what an affordable home machine can do — an ergonomic steam lever, timed dosage, and an improved steam wand among them.
Inside, the Oscar keeps a professional-sized group head and copper boiler — the same components you'd expect on larger commercial machines, scaled into a home-friendly footprint. That combination of proper internals and a low price point has made it a long-running favourite for coffee enthusiasts stepping up from a basic pod machine.
About the Product Line: Oscar vs Oscar Mood
The Oscar is the base model in this line, using a straightforward thermostat for temperature control. If you want the same platform with PID precision for more stable brew temperature, Oscar Mood is the direct upgrade.
Key Features
Professional-sized group head — The same scale of componentry found in larger commercial machines.
Copper boiler — Genuine thermal mass for stable brewing, not a lightweight substitute.
Ergonomic steam lever and improved steam wand — Easier, more controlled milk texturing than typical entry-level machines.
Timed dosage — Consistent shot timing without needing to watch the clock yourself.
Why Choose This Product
The Oscar is for the coffee enthusiast taking their first real step into serious home espresso — proper professional-scale internals at an accessible price, without unnecessary complexity. If you want a dependable, well-proven entry point rather than the latest technology, this is exactly that.
Specifications
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Spec |
Value |
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Voltage |
115/230V |
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Dimensions (W x D x H) |
300 x 400 x 410 mm |
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Net / Gross weight |
13 kg |
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Power |
1200W |
In the Box
● Nuova Simonelli Oscar Espresso Machine
● Single and double portafilters
● Cleaning kit
● User manual
Rent from R21 per day
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