Instant Drink Machines reviewed

Necta · Hot Drink Machines

7.5Good

The Necta Brio Up is a compact tabletop hot drinks machine with 14 selections, six ingredient canisters, an integrated Z3000 espresso brewer and an optional 20-litre water tank. Measuring 540 × 760 × 605 mm and weighing 65 kg, it fits in kitchenettes, reception areas and smaller retail outlets. Its capacity is generally suitable for an office with around 30 to 120 employees, provided daily demand does not consistently exceed the available cup supply. The design supports MDB and EVADTS connections, as well as master-slave connections to certain Necta snack machines. Its drawbacks include the powdered milk system and limited documentation on energy consumption, noise level and heat-up time. Fresh milk quality is therefore not established. The documented net purchase price for the ES-6 configuration is €4,939. A reliable ROI calculation depends on the selling price, utilisation, bean costs, maintenance and operating model. For in-house office use, the machine is most likely to be worthwhile when it serves many drinks each day without a separate cafeteria. Verified manufacturer figures for daily throughput are unavailable for high-traffic locations.

Necta · Hot Drink Machines

7.5Good

Bravilor Bonamat · Hot Drink Machines

Bravilor Bolero Turbo XL 33

7.0Good

The Bolero Turbo XL 33 is an instant system for locations where pitchers are filled during peak hours — filling two 2-litre pitchers simultaneously in 90 seconds is the function for which it is purchased. Two things must be known before ordering. First: the 104 litres per hour stated on the product page apply only to the 400-volt article number; the single-phase variant delivers 44 litres at 3500 watts. Second: similar model names in dealers' catalogues refer to predecessor machines with different dispensing heights (247 instead of 251 millimetres) and different capacity data. Ordering by article number avoids both issues. The recommended 650 cups per day applies equally to every Turbo variant — the XL premium purchases concurrent dispensing and an upgrade path, not daily throughput.

On request

Necta · Hot Drink Machines

Necta Koro Max

6.8Good

330 mm cabinet width, genuine espresso brewer (Z3000 L, maximum 12 g dose) and eight beverage options including chocolate: the Necta Koro Max Prime by Evoca (Varese, IT) is designed for offices with 30 to 80 employees and small food-service locations with moderate daily demand up to approximately 50 vends. Mains-fed variant from approximately €3,105 net (All4Vending DE); tank version up to €4,429 net (NL market). Two structural limitations: milk capability is restricted to powder, with no fresh-milk system. Telemetry and remote service are absent, as this device predates the 2020 product generation. Door opening for refilling triggers a complete device restart. Service infrastructure across the DACH region is sparse; spare parts arrive via specialist retailers with 3 to 10 days lead time. For office locations without high-throughput demands and with in-house cleaning staff, the device is a solid offering. Locations with more than 80 vends daily or requiring digital service interfaces should evaluate current OCS models with connectivity.

approx. €3,105 – €4,429