Miele CM5310 Silence

Verdict

The Miele CM5310 Silence is a well built, satisfying to use super automatic with straightforward one touch brewing and a handy bulk brew mode. It is a great fit for users who prioritize solid construction and simple daily drinks, with the flexibility to serve more coffee when entertaining.

Pros

  • Espresso & beverage quality ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.8
  • Build quality & durability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.8
  • Milk, steam & frothing ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.6
  • Overall user experience ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.5
    Programmable drink parameters, simple one touch brewing with dedicated buttons for core drinks, two drink and pot modes, intuitive text and button controls, memory for preferred settings and guided maintenance features like rinse cycles and cleaning prompts make daily use easy despite the basic, non touchscreen display, and additional recipes are quickly accessed through the menu, though it still lacks multi user profile support.
  • Grinder, hopper & dosing system ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.5
  • Brewing performance & consistency ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
    Reviews say the grinder and brew group work smoothly together to deliver consistent extractions, and once dialed in the machine reliably produces excellent espresso, long coffee style drinks and milk beverages with programmable strength and temperature.
  • Shipping policy ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
    Reviews mention that the CM5310 is shipped free of charge across Canadian provinces, which makes the overall purchase more attractive for buyers in that region.
  • Water system, maintenance & descaling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.5
  • Design, ergonomics & footprint ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.3
  • Warranty & Customer support ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.2
  • Pot function ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.0
    Owners like having a bulk brewing or pot function for times when company is over and they need to prepare more than a single espresso shot at once, and appreciate that it can brew into either Miele’s optional insulated pot or a compatible carafe they already own, though the matching insulated pot is pricey so this mode feels more like a nice to have than an essential feature.
  • Assembly & Setup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
  • Cup, tray & carafe handling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.8
  • Value & Price ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.8

Cons

  • Accessories ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.0
    Reviews mention optional accessories such as the dedicated milk container, insulated coffee pot and branded descaling tablets as convenient but relatively expensive extras that are not strictly necessary for good coffee.
  • Capacity ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 2.7
    Reviews explain that the compact 1.1 liter water tank, small bean hopper and drip tray suit individuals or couples making around three to four drinks per day, but larger households may find the frequent refilling and emptying inconvenient and even frustrating with heavier use.
  • App, connectivity & smart control ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 2.3