The Quick Mill Compatto 0820 (also sold as the Stretta) is a small thermoblock espresso machine built for kitchens with little counter space. At 8 inches wide and 14 lbs, it fits where most machines cannot, and its thermoblock delivers steam and hot water on demand without a boiler. It is a forgiving first machine rather than a precision brewer: no PID, a small brew head and slower steaming than boiler machines. Owners rate it well for size and simplicity; experienced users find it limited next to machines with a 58mm group and temperature control.
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Owners rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 18 ratings, mostly praising its small size, light weight and easy start-up. Criticism centers on temperature stability and slow steaming rather than build quality.
The Quick Mill Compatto (Stretta) 0820 is a compact thermoblock espresso machine made for people who are new to making espresso at home or have limited counter space. It measures 8 inches wide, 13 inches high and 9 inches deep, and weighs 14 lbs. It is handmade in Italy.
The thermoblock heating system provides unlimited steam and hot water on demand. It does not use a traditional boiler, so steaming times are slightly longer. A vibratory pump supplies the pressure for brewing. The machine is designed to be forgiving, so shots still come out with rich crema even if the tamp or grind is not perfect.
The side-loading 1.75 L water reservoir makes refilling easy, and a cup warmer sits on top. An auto-frother is included for steaming milk with little effort. The frother attachment can be removed to steam milk manually.
