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Nuova Simonelli
Oscar Mood
around $1299
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65 Pros
63%
8 reviews (1h 13m)
38 Cons
The Nuova Simonelli Oscar Mood is a compact and powerful espresso machine perfect for those seeking cafe-quality beverages at home or in a smaller office. Its impressive steam power, thanks to a four-hole steam tip and heat exchanger boiler, rivals larger commercial machines, allowing you to easily create velvety microfoam for lattes and cappuccin...
75%
30 vs 10
Features
42%
5 vs 7
Ease of Use
50%
5 vs 5
Brew Quality
88%
7 vs 1
Design/Aesthetics
33%
3 vs 6
Durability/Build Quality
Reviewer verdict
Across 8 YouTube reviews, the Nuova Simonelli Oscar Mood earns an Index score of 3.5/5, ranking #56 among Coffee Makers & Espresso Machines. Reviewers most often praise its features, design/aesthetics, size/footprint, while the most common criticisms concern features, ease of use.
The Oscar Mood is praised across reviewers for its strong steaming performance and heat-exchanger design, with many (around 30 pro mentions) highlighting powerful, fast steam and the ability to brew and steam simultaneously. Reviewers frequently cite flexible plumbing options (direct waterline or reservoir) and auto-volumetric programming with two programmable buttons as useful features mentioned repeatedly. Its compact, attractive stainless-steel design and small footprint are noted by several reviewers, along with good build quality and a temperature-compensated group head that supports consistent shots. Overall, multiple reviewers emphasize that for the price point this machine overperforms particularly for milk steaming and home/cafe-quality results.
Criticisms center on limitations of the heat-exchanger/volumetric design and small form factor, with several reviewers noting temperature control challenges, lack of PID or hot water tap, and that it runs very hot as typical of a heat exchanger. Ease-of-use and capacity concerns recur: the 2 L reservoir and tank handling are described as tight and needing frequent refills, making it less suitable for higher-volume use. Build and finishing issues were mentioned by multiple reviewers, including plasticky body parts, drip tray fitment, portafilter fit quirks, and occasional leaks; reviewers also point out missing accessories like a blind basket. Taken together, reviewers view it as a capable steaming-focused machine but not a perfect, highly adjustable espresso solution.
Analysis based on 8 YouTube reviews (1h 13m of video) with 65 pros and 38 cons extracted.
Pros (65)
Features (30)
- option for a direct waterline connection ▶ Nuova Simonelli Oscar II Espresso Machine Review: Worth the @ 0:48
- the seam is uh pretty powerful once the machine the unit heats up ▶ Oscar Nuova Simonelli- Ebay Listing Video @ 5:14
- flexibility ▶ Nuova Simonelli Oscar II Espresso Machine Review: Worth the @ 1:28
- this is actually an auto volumetric so that means it's already got the pre-programmed amount of water that it's going to dispense and it'll stop automatically so you can program these yourself ▶ Entry Level Prosumer Machines @ 9:58
- it is a heat exchanger ▶ Entry Level Prosumer Machines @ 2:14
- by far my favorite thing is the steaming power it has some of the best theme of any heat exchanger machine I've ever used it is phenomenal ▶ The Oscar II Is Amazing At One Thing [Review] @ 2:39
- you can do smaller drinks with like a little push ▶ The Oscar II Is Amazing At One Thing [Review] @ 3:28
- Simonelli in particular their steam power is really really fast ▶ Entry Level Prosumer Machines @ 2:15
- the water inside here is pretty hot so it's gonna be pretty quick steam ▶ Entry Level Prosumer Machines @ 2:24
- using the oscar 2 from nuova siminelli that has a heat exchange boiler that allows us to do just that ▶ How to Make Latte Art for Beginners ? / Oscar II / Nouva Sim @ 3:09
- steam wand Works efficiently creating a nice velvety froth for cappuccinos ▶ Nuova Simonelli Oscar II Espresso Machine Review: Worth the @ 1:47
- professional grade steaming system for excellent froth ▶ Nuova Simonelli Oscar II Espresso Machine Review: Worth the @ 2:48
- pretty fast steam ▶ Entry Level Prosumer Machines @ 11:27
- you can steam and pour the drink at the same time ▶ Simonelli Musica and Mahlkonig X54 @ 8:05
- auto volumetric heat exchanger ▶ Entry Level Prosumer Machines @ 11:29
- what I like about this machine besides the design it's the pressure here to do the milk the steam ▶ Simonelli Musica and Mahlkonig X54 @ 3:27
- versatile with both direct waterline connection and a water reservoir ▶ Nuova Simonelli Oscar II Espresso Machine Review: Worth the @ 2:50
- this is a nice feature that the other two don't have ▶ Entry Level Prosumer Machines @ 10:09
- you can mod them out to make a machine for your home that makes really really Cafe quality espresso ▶ How to Adjust OPV on Nuova Simonelli Oscar - Adjustment Over @ 0:44
- The Four Hole steam tip gets a lot of power ▶ The Oscar II Is Amazing At One Thing [Review] @ 2:47
- it is actually a 58 millimeter portafilter basket so all the accessories and tools I've bought in the past can fit this one ▶ The Oscar II Is Amazing At One Thing [Review] @ 4:37
- it's gonna have a four tips for whole steam tip ▶ Entry Level Prosumer Machines @ 2:21
- powerful Steam Power ▶ Top 3 Home Espresso Machines - Review @ 1:54
- two programmable buttons making it easier and convenient for multiple people to use it at the same time ▶ Top 3 Home Espresso Machines - Review @ 1:30
- allows you to program with two programmable buttons ▶ Top 3 Home Espresso Machines - Review @ 6:00
- heat exchanger boiler system giving you the ability to brew and steam at the same time ▶ Top 3 Home Espresso Machines - Review @ 1:23
- over pressure buff or what we call opv to regulate the pressure to a standard 9 bar ▶ Top 3 Home Espresso Machines - Review @ 2:12
- enormous drip tray ▶ Top 3 Home Espresso Machines - Review @ 1:56
- allows you to brew and steam at the same time ▶ Top 3 Home Espresso Machines - Review @ 5:58
- incredible steam power ▶ Top 3 Home Espresso Machines - Review @ 6:02
Design/Aesthetics (7)
- it's a beauty ▶ Simonelli Musica and Mahlkonig X54 @ 4:24
- compact design perfect for home or office use ▶ Nuova Simonelli Oscar II Espresso Machine Review: Worth the @ 2:37
- if you look if you love this kind of look I really like it ▶ Simonelli Musica and Mahlkonig X54 @ 8:17
- beautiful machine ▶ Simonelli Musica and Mahlkonig X54 @ 1:44
- versatile enough for both home and office environments ▶ Nuova Simonelli Oscar II Espresso Machine Review: Worth the @ 0:49
- I like the neon light on the side ▶ Simonelli Musica and Mahlkonig X54 @ 1:46
- simple yet clean design ▶ Top 3 Home Espresso Machines - Review @ 0:55
Size/Footprint (6)
- compact enough to fit into smaller spaces ▶ Nuova Simonelli Oscar II Espresso Machine Review: Worth the @ 0:35
- tons of clearance though some machines struggle to fit a scale and a cup under there but I can fit a jug under mine ▶ The Oscar II Is Amazing At One Thing [Review] @ 1:53
- very lightweight ▶ Top 3 Home Espresso Machines - Review @ 1:01
- doesn't take up too much space ▶ Top 3 Home Espresso Machines - Review @ 1:03
- large tree here for your cup ▶ Simonelli Musica and Mahlkonig X54 @ 4:29
- compact design makes it easy to maneuver even in tighter spaces ▶ Nuova Simonelli Oscar II Espresso Machine Review: Worth the @ 1:17
Ease of Use (5)
- 2 L water reservoir ▶ Nuova Simonelli Oscar II Espresso Machine Review: Worth the @ 0:45
- simple ▶ Nuova Simonelli Oscar II Espresso Machine Review: Worth the @ 1:24
- you can see that the function works ▶ Oscar Nuova Simonelli- Ebay Listing Video @ 3:17
- it's got one of these instead of like one of those twiddly dials where you have to turn it around and twist your wrist a little bit and it's like part on part off this one is just you push it ▶ The Oscar II Is Amazing At One Thing [Review] @ 3:17
- very lightweight so it's easier for you to move around ▶ Top 3 Home Espresso Machines - Review @ 1:16
Value for Money (5)
- you can get them used on eBay for about 400 500 bucks ▶ How to Adjust OPV on Nuova Simonelli Oscar - Adjustment Over @ 0:40
- cheap cheap machine as far as price-wise ▶ How to Adjust OPV on Nuova Simonelli Oscar - Adjustment Over @ 0:37
- for the price this machine over performs especially in one area milk steaming ▶ The Oscar II Is Amazing At One Thing [Review] @ 0:21
- for practicing steaming milk for Lati art this is without a doubt the best bang for your buck in that regard ▶ The Oscar II Is Amazing At One Thing [Review] @ 5:07
- most affordable out of the three machines ▶ Top 3 Home Espresso Machines - Review @ 6:17
Brew Quality (5)
- temperature compensated group head really shines ensuring that the water remains at a consistent temperature throughout the extraction process which is crucial for achieving that perfect shot of espresso ▶ Nuova Simonelli Oscar II Espresso Machine Review: Worth the @ 1:36
- impressive power ▶ Nuova Simonelli Oscar II Espresso Machine Review: Worth the @ 0:42
- temperature compensated group ensures consistent extraction ▶ Nuova Simonelli Oscar II Espresso Machine Review: Worth the @ 2:46
- Brewing unit is temperature compensated ensuring that every shot you pull is consistent in flavor and quality ▶ Nuova Simonelli Oscar II Espresso Machine Review: Worth the @ 0:54
- there's your espresso ▶ Oscar Nuova Simonelli- Ebay Listing Video @ 3:15
Durability/Build Quality (3)
- durable build quality ▶ Nuova Simonelli Oscar II Espresso Machine Review: Worth the @ 4:00
- stainless steel body adds strength and durability ▶ Nuova Simonelli Oscar II Espresso Machine Review: Worth the @ 2:41
- professional grade components including the thermo compensated group and steaming system designed to provide performance on par with larger commercial machines ▶ Nuova Simonelli Oscar II Espresso Machine Review: Worth the @ 1:02
Speed/Brew Time (2)
- the machine is now uh heating up ▶ Oscar Nuova Simonelli- Ebay Listing Video @ 2:23
- very fast ▶ Simonelli Musica and Mahlkonig X54 @ 5:58
Noise Level (1)
- relatively quiet ▶ Nuova Simonelli Oscar II Espresso Machine Review: Worth the @ 1:53
Overall (1)
Cons (38)
Features (10)
- it's a volumetric machine it's not a e61 group so you push on a button ▶ Simonelli Musica and Mahlkonig X54 @ 1:53
- compact size might not offer the same level of high volume capability as some larger commercial models ▶ Nuova Simonelli Oscar II Espresso Machine Review: Worth the @ 2:25
- no hot water so there's no way to do hot water on this machine you'd have to do it separately ▶ Entry Level Prosumer Machines @ 2:44
- limited high volume capacity compared to commercial models ▶ Nuova Simonelli Oscar II Espresso Machine Review: Worth the @ 3:04
- a eat exchanger machine of course a eat exchanger machine as one boiler ▶ Simonelli Musica and Mahlkonig X54 @ 7:58
- there's no PID or temperature control no hot water tap ▶ The Oscar II Is Amazing At One Thing [Review] @ 0:57
- the top also doesn't get all that hot so it barely heats the cups ▶ The Oscar II Is Amazing At One Thing [Review] @ 2:28
- this machine doesn't come with a blind basket ▶ The Oscar II Is Amazing At One Thing [Review] @ 2:11
- it doesn't have the most adjustable wand it is locked into the base and the angle won't go further up than here ▶ The Oscar II Is Amazing At One Thing [Review] @ 3:05
- doesn't come with hot water spot ▶ Top 3 Home Espresso Machines - Review @ 6:07
Ease of Use (7)
- it's a little tight I'm not sure why it's so tight ▶ Oscar Nuova Simonelli- Ebay Listing Video @ 5:24
- water reservoir could be large larger for frequent use ▶ Nuova Simonelli Oscar II Espresso Machine Review: Worth the @ 2:56
- the water problem really only happens uh once you take the tank out and try to put it back in ▶ Oscar Nuova Simonelli- Ebay Listing Video @ 2:40
- water reservoir could be a bit larger especially if you plan on using it in an office setting with multiple people ▶ Nuova Simonelli Oscar II Espresso Machine Review: Worth the @ 2:08
- I have to mentally calculate backwards an extra four seconds ▶ The Oscar II Is Amazing At One Thing [Review] @ 4:29
- sometimes it sprays up if you vent your steam into it ▶ The Oscar II Is Amazing At One Thing [Review] @ 1:39
- I have to refill the two liter tank a lot more often than I'd like ▶ The Oscar II Is Amazing At One Thing [Review] @ 4:14
Durability/Build Quality (6)
- it does leak a little from the outside edges of the Porta filter basket ▶ How to Adjust OPV on Nuova Simonelli Oscar - Adjustment Over @ 2:06
- the portafilter has a bit of an odd shape for this group so a lot of bottomless Port filters don't fit ▶ The Oscar II Is Amazing At One Thing [Review] @ 2:21
- it does have a little bit more plastic on this one and the casing isn't full metal it's like a thin layer ▶ Entry Level Prosumer Machines @ 2:37
- drip trays always seem to be crap ▶ The Oscar II Is Amazing At One Thing [Review] @ 1:31
- this uh wireframe doesn't seem to sit there perfectly ▶ The Oscar II Is Amazing At One Thing [Review] @ 1:45
- the body is kind of plasticky and there's not that much in the way of bells and whistles it's a simple machine ▶ The Oscar II Is Amazing At One Thing [Review] @ 0:46
Brew Quality (5)
- this machine runs very hot cuz it's a eat exchanger ▶ Simonelli Musica and Mahlkonig X54 @ 3:04
- system didn't really make espresso ▶ Oscar Nuova Simonelli- Ebay Listing Video @ 6:27
- too much bubble ▶ Simonelli Musica and Mahlkonig X54 @ 6:32
- espresso though that's another story ▶ The Oscar II Is Amazing At One Thing [Review] @ 3:53
- as with many heat exchanger machines the temperature is a little hard to control ▶ The Oscar II Is Amazing At One Thing [Review] @ 4:05
Overall (4)
- this is a common problem I found with these machines ▶ Oscar Nuova Simonelli- Ebay Listing Video @ 0:34
- this was a common problem with these machines ▶ Oscar Nuova Simonelli- Ebay Listing Video @ 0:47
- not a perfect machine though ▶ The Oscar II Is Amazing At One Thing [Review] @ 0:26
- it didn't really work out too well ▶ Oscar Nuova Simonelli- Ebay Listing Video @ 6:24
Cleaning/Maintenance (2)
- overall maintenance could become a bit tedious if you're Brewing espresso on a daily basis ▶ Nuova Simonelli Oscar II Espresso Machine Review: Worth the @ 2:17
- requires regular maintenance for long-term performance ▶ Nuova Simonelli Oscar II Espresso Machine Review: Worth the @ 3:00
Speed/Brew Time (1)
- it also has a pretty long startup from pressing the Go Button to pulling a shot ▶ The Oscar II Is Amazing At One Thing [Review] @ 4:18
Design/Aesthetics (1)
- the power button is under here at the back ▶ The Oscar II Is Amazing At One Thing [Review] @ 1:23
Value for Money (1)
- you can probably get a lot better espresso from something cheaper like a flare or a leather machine this really isn't the machine for getting perfect espresso shots due to the lack of adjustability on things like pre-infusion and temperature ▶ The Oscar II Is Amazing At One Thing [Review] @ 4:52
Size/Footprint (1)
- it's bigger ▶ Simonelli Musica and Mahlkonig X54 @ 8:13
Review sources
- Nuova Simonelli Oscar II Espresso Machine Review: Worth the Investment for Coffee Lovers? by Reviewsinside — 19 pros, 6 cons
- The Oscar II Is Amazing At One Thing [Review] by Home Cafe by Charlie — 8 pros, 17 cons
- Top 3 Home Espresso Machines - Review by Lamarsa Coffee Machine Company — 14 pros, 1 cons
- Simonelli Musica and Mahlkonig X54 by Cajourno Oddity — 8 pros, 5 cons
- Oscar Nuova Simonelli- Ebay Listing Video by Michael Suggett — 4 pros, 6 cons
- Entry Level Prosumer Machines by Seattle Coffee Gear — 8 pros, 2 cons
- How to Adjust OPV on Nuova Simonelli Oscar - Adjustment Over Pressure Valve Adjusting Tutorial by Super Spro Bros — 3 pros, 1 cons
- How to Make Latte Art for Beginners ? / Oscar II / Nouva Simonelli / Tempresso by Tempresso Egypt — 1 pros, 0 cons
Frequently asked questions
Is the Nuova Simonelli Oscar Mood worth buying?
Based on 8 independent YouTube reviews, the Nuova Simonelli Oscar Mood scores 3.5/5 with 65 positive and 38 negative points mentioned by reviewers, placing it #56 in the Coffee Makers & Espresso Machines category.
What do reviewers like most about the Nuova Simonelli Oscar Mood?
The most praised aspects are features, design/aesthetics, size/footprint — Features (30 mentions), Design/Aesthetics (7 mentions), Size/Footprint (6 mentions).
What are the most common complaints about the Nuova Simonelli Oscar Mood?
Reviewers most frequently criticize features, ease of use — Features (10 mentions), Ease of Use (7 mentions).
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