Hibrew.com review

Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

Hibrew.com suits anyone who wants a single brand to cover capsule, drip and semi automatic espresso without moving upmarket for a grinder. It scores 9 overall here, with entry pricing at $49 and a spare parts shop that keeps an older machine going.

Key facts

Best for
A single brand covering cheap capsules through to a semi automatic espresso machine.
Reference models
H13, H10 Plus, H1B (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Entry price
$49 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Flagship price
$509 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Pump pressure (bar)
20 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Built-in grinder
No (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Milk system
Steam wand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Boiler type
Dual (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Pod system
Nespresso original (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Capacity (l)
1.8 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Power (W)
2,100 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Warranty
1 year (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Spare parts shop
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
AR, AU, AT, BY, BE, BR, BN, BG, CA, CL, CN, CO, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EG, FI, FR, PF, DE, GR, GP, HK, HU, IN, ID, IE, IL, IT, JP, KW, KE, LB, LU, MO, MK, MY, MT, MQ, MX, MC, MA, NL, NC, NZ, NO, PE, PH, PL, PT, QA, RE, RO, RU, SA, SN, RS, SC, SG, SK, ZA, KR, ES, SE, CH, TW, TH, TN, TR, UA, AE, GB, US, VE, VN (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Founded
2017 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Machine types
Espresso, Bean to cup, Pod, Drip, Portable espresso, Grinder
Official website
hibrew.com

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Entry pricing of $49 ranks 12 of 65 brands, so a first machine sits within reach.
  • The range spans espresso, bean to cup and pod, so a single brand covers pods, drip and espresso at once.
  • The water tank on the semi automatic espresso machine holds 1.8 litres, enough for a run of drinks without stopping to refill.
  • A spare parts shop is part of the range, so a bought machine can be repaired rather than written off once it ages.
  • Support runs on email, phone and help centre, so a phone line and a help centre are both there when a machine faults.

Cons

  • A grinder built in is not offered on the espresso flagship, so fresh beans need grinding elsewhere.
  • Warranty cover runs 1 year, which is short next to the life of a machine worth keeping.
  • Support runs on email, phone and help centre only, so live chat is not one of the options.
  • The flagship price of $509 ranks 32 of 63 brands, so the top of the range is not a bargain.

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Who it suits

  • You want a single brand covering weekday pods and weekend espresso, with a spare parts shop behind the cheaper models.
  • You are buying your first machine and the entry price decides whether that is possible at all.
  • You care more about getting a phone helpline and a parts shop than about buying a famous name.

Who should look elsewhere

  • You want bean-to-cup and nothing else: Philips covers bean to cup and espresso, a tighter list than the espresso, bean to cup and pod spread here.
  • You want the shortest possible catalogue: Daewoo Electricals covers drip, espresso and grinder, simpler than the range on offer here.
  • You want a grinder listed inside the espresso line: GASTROBACK pairs espresso with a grinder in espresso, drip and grinder, where a grinder built in is not offered on the flagship here.

Where it sits among rivals

Hibrew.com sits near the front of the field on entry price and in the middle of it on flagship price, and that split is the useful thing to weigh. Its entry figure of $49 places it at 12 out of 65 brands in the entry ranking, which is a comfortable place for anyone buying a first machine. The flagship figure of $509 ranks 32 out of 63 brands, so the top of the range is not a premium position. Read the two figures together rather than picking a single one, because the opening price says little about what you pay when you want milk drinks. A brand can look inexpensive at the bottom and expensive the moment you want a steam wand, and this one starts low while staying mid field at the top. For a buyer weighing budget against features, that is a fair place to sit, and it leaves room to move up within the same brand later rather than starting again from scratch.

Pricing

The catalogue opens at $49, attached to the capsule range, and that figure decides whether a first machine is realistic for your budget. The top of the range sits at $509, and that price belongs to a semi automatic espresso machine rather than to the capsule end. The distance between them is wide enough that a household can start small at the capsule end and step up to espresso within the same brand, instead of replacing everything. A narrow band would suit a buyer who already knows which machine type they want; this spread rewards a buyer who does not. Because a machine here is a one-off outlay rather than a running fee, the figure to plan around is the price of the tier you actually need, not the cheapest number on the page. Compare $509 against the entry figure of $49 before you commit, and decide in advance whether milk drinks are part of the plan, because that decision moves you up the range.

What it does well

Tank size and aftercare set this range apart more than headline features do. The water tank on the semi automatic espresso machine holds 1.8 litres, enough that serving drinks back to back does not mean topping up mid shot. A spare parts shop is part of the setup, and that matters more over time than most buyers expect: pumps, seals and group heads are the parts that wear first on a machine kept for years. Warranty cover runs 1 year, which is short next to the service life of a good machine, so the parts shop does the heavier lifting for anyone keeping a unit long term. A grinder built in is not offered on the espresso flagship, so anyone working with fresh beans needs a separate grinder and should budget for it at the same time as the machine. Read those two points together: the tank is generous for a busy kitchen, while the grinder question is the one to settle before checkout.

Who runs it

Hibrew.com was founded in 2017, which makes it a younger name in a category where some rivals have traded for far longer. Support runs on email, phone and help centre, so help arrives by email, by phone, or through a help centre you can browse at any hour of the day. Live chat is not part of that list, which matters more if you would rather type a question than make a call. A young brand with a help centre, a phone line and a parts shop is a workable setup, and the fair test is whether those stay in place over the life of a machine rather than at the moment of purchase. That is the part a buyer cannot check on a product page, so it is worth weighing against the short warranty when the purchase is a modest one. A phone line that answers matters more on a cheap machine than on a costly one.

How Hibrew.com compares

Where Hibrew.com is available

Available
Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Macao, Malaysia, Malta, Martinique, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Venezuela, Vietnam

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest Hibrew.com coffee machine?+

The entry price is $49, taken from the capsule range, and that is the cheapest way into the catalogue. On that figure Hibrew.com ranks 12 out of 65 brands, so the opening price sits nearer the front of the field than most. Capsule suits a small machine and short drinks rather than milk service.

What does the most expensive Hibrew.com machine cost?+

The flagship price is $509, and it belongs to a semi automatic espresso machine rather than the capsule end. Hibrew.com ranks 32 out of 63 brands on that figure, which puts the top of the range in the middle of the field. Buyers wanting milk drinks pay for the upper tier, not the entry price.

Which types of coffee machine does Hibrew.com sell?+

The range covers espresso, bean to cup and pod, so it spans capsule, drip, portable and semi automatic machines rather than a single style. That breadth is the practical reason to stay with a single brand across a kitchen. Rivals that list drip, espresso and grinder alone cover less of it.

Does the espresso machine have a grinder built in?+

A grinder built in is not offered on the espresso flagship, so beans have to be ground before they go in or bought ready ground. The tank on the semi automatic machine holds 1.8 litres, which is the part worth sizing up if a household drinks at home.

How long is the warranty, and can I get parts?+

Warranty cover runs 1 year, which is shorter than the service life most buyers expect from a machine. A spare parts shop is part of the range, so a worn pump or seal can be replaced rather than written off, and that matters more on a lower priced model than on a costly one.

How do you get help with a Hibrew.com machine?+

Support runs on email, phone and help centre, so you can email, call or work through a help centre in your own time. Live chat is not in that list, which is worth knowing if you would rather type than phone. Combined with a spare parts shop, the aftercare picture is stronger than the short warranty alone suggests.

Where does Hibrew.com ship?+

Hibrew.com ships to a long list of countries, including the UK and the US as well as much of Europe, Asia and Latin America, so it is not limited to a single market. Plug types and mains standards still differ by destination, so check your own country against the shipping list before ordering, and note that entry prices such as $49 are quoted separately from delivery.

How old is Hibrew.com as a company?+

Hibrew.com was founded in 2017, which makes it a younger brand than some of the drip and espresso makers it is compared with on price. The practical question is whether the spare parts shop and the support channels stay in place over the life of the machine, rather than how old the company happens to be.

Which capsules work with the capsule machines?+

The capsule machines use nespresso original capsules, so capsule compatibility is the thing to check before buying from the entry end. The rest of the range is ground coffee and beans rather than capsules, so a household that mixes drinks still needs a second machine or a separate grinder.

Sources

Compiled from 8 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

Hibrew.com

A single brand covering cheap capsules through to a semi automatic espresso machine.

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