MACHINE Should you buy the UK Miele CM 7750?
The Miele CM 7750 CoffeeSelect occupies the luxury end of the bean-to-cup market. Its chief strength is not the largest advertised drinks menu, but the ability to keep three different bean varieties ready, save ten people's preferences and automate everyday steps that often make premium coffee machines feel like hard work.
It is best suited to households in which people prefer different roasts, or where one machine must regularly prepare espresso, long coffee and milk drinks for several users. Buyers with small kitchens, a modest budget or a preference for straightforward, low-cost maintenance should look closely at simpler alternatives.
Exact UK model and key specifications
This review covers CM 7750 CoffeeSelect, Obsidian Black, manufacturer material number 10969350 (EAN 4002516047681). Miele's newer matt-black material number 12531160 and the separate US model 11106260 should not be substituted in purchasing information.
| Feature | Verified UK specification |
|---|---|
| Bean system | Three independent containers: 150 g, 210 g and 180 g (540 g total) |
| Water reservoir | 2.2 litres |
| Milk container | 0.7-litre glass container; automatic milk preparation |
| User profiles | 10 programmable profiles |
| Controls | CM Touch touchscreen, CupSensor and Miele@home connectivity |
| Cleaning | AutoDescale cartridge system, milk-line rinsing and removable brew unit |
| Dimensions | 311 mm wide × 420 mm high × 445 mm deep |
| Power | 220–240 V UK model; approximately 1.45 kW rated load |
Coffee and milk performance: what independent testing supports
In a hands-on test of the CM 7750 CoffeeSelect family, COMPUTER BILD rated espresso flavour, crema and milk froth very positively. Its review also highlighted the range of coffee preparations and the convenience of switching between beans. This is useful third-party evidence, but it was not a Machine & Bean test of the exact UK material-number configuration, so local accessories and servicing arrangements require separate checking.
The automatic milk system uses a separate glass container and milk pipework. It provides straightforward cappuccino and latte preparation, including paired drinks through OneTouch for Two. Milk-container hygiene and line cleaning remain important even where the machine carries out rinsing programmes automatically.
Everyday usability and versatility
Three bean containers remove much of the friction of changing from a strong espresso roast to a milder everyday blend. Ten user profiles make more sense in a shared household than for a single user. Adjustable drink quantities and temperatures, CupSensor's automatic spout-height adjustment and an optional paired-drink workflow all reinforce the premium positioning.
For owners who mostly prepare one espresso style, these functions may be underused. The machine's generous dimensions make it less suitable for shallow worktops or kitchens with limited vertical clearance.
Cleaning, servicing and ownership
AutoDescale can take over the descaling schedule when correctly configured with a compatible cartridge. It does not eliminate routine ownership duties: the brew unit is removable and needs appropriate cleaning, while the milk pathway, grounds container and drip tray still require attention. Cartridge and cleaning consumables add ongoing cost.
Miele UK advertises a two-year manufacturer warranty subject to its applicable terms. Manufacturer durability testing does not establish actual field failure rates; our Ownership & support score reflects documented service options and maintenance design rather than invented reliability statistics.
UK value: a dated reference, not a claimed saving
Our private editorial research uses a dated manufacturer selling-price observation for the exact UK model, solely to calibrate the Value score. Because that price is not an approved affiliate retailer offer, we do not publish the figure or provide a non-affiliate purchase link. It is not evidence of a manufacturer MRRP, current checkout price or discount. This helps explain why an excellent feature set still receives a restrained Value score of 6.5/10.
Machine & Bean has not yet verified an approved UK affiliate destination for exact material number 10969350. We therefore do not show a general non-affiliate purchase button or imply availability from a different regional SKU.
Machine & Bean verdict
The CM 7750 CoffeeSelect is a compelling specialist choice for a busy, coffee-enthusiast household that will actually use its three hoppers, personal profiles and advanced maintenance automation. Independent evidence suggests capable espresso and milk drinks, and the hardware is impressively equipped. Its unusually large footprint, high entry cost and ongoing care requirements are meaningful trade-offs.
UK rating: 8.1/10. The score reflects strong coffee, milk and convenience capability, balanced against practicality and local value. We will retain the UK and US scores independently even when their overall rounded scores coincide.
Sources and research limitations
- Miele UK — exact material number 10969350 (manufacturer specifications; date-specific price reference retained in internal research notes)
- Miele UK technical factsheet (manufacturer model documentation)
- COMPUTER BILD — 2023 hands-on CM 7750 CoffeeSelect test (espresso, milk, maintenance, handling and size)
- Miele UK — warranty and service information (terms subject to confirmation at purchase)
Evidence confidence: moderate to high for shared hardware and independently tested drink quality; moderate for regional support; lower for long-term reliability and the changing UK value proposition. This assessment combines independent published evidence and manufacturer documentation; no in-house physical test is claimed.