Neretva 20 Bar Super Compact Espresso Machine

Summary

A compact 1350 W beginner espresso machine with a 1.3 L removable tank, a 51 mm pressurized portafilter, pre-infusion, an LED temperature display and a manual steam wand. It can make satisfying espresso and milk drinks with a good grinder, but the stock fixed timed shot cycles and pressurized basket limit how far you can dial it in.

Strengths

Compact body that suits a small kitchen.
Pressurized baskets make espresso forgiving for a beginner.
Manual steam knob gives close control over milk texturing.
Neretva’s US parts catalog stocks model-specific 51 mm portafilters and a steam wand.
An owner with barista experience reported consistent temperature and pressure for the price.
Pre-infusion and an LED temperature display on a budget machine.

Weaknesses

The stock program runs strict fixed timed shot cycles, with no easy manual yield control.
The stock pressurized basket could not comfortably take an 18 g dose.
A 51 mm pressurized setup is hard to compare with 58 mm prosumer machines.
Limited clearance under the steam wand.
It needs a cooldown between steaming and the next brew.
Population reliability data are sparse and replacement parts availability is the main long-term question.

Verified specifications

Model	PE3670U.
Pump	20-bar rated, a maximum pump rating rather than measured pressure at the coffee puck.
Heater	1350 W.
Voltage	120 V.
Displayed brew target	198°F.
Portafilter	51 mm, with pressurized single and double baskets.
Water tank	removable, 1.3 L.
Pre-infusion	yes.
Steam	manual steam wand.
Weight	about 9.44 lb; compact metal/stainless-finish body.
Included	machine, dosing funnel, pressurized single/double filter hardware, spoon/tamper and 51 mm portafilter.
Warranty	terms are inconsistent across third-party manuals, so the duration is unresolved.
UPC	768490025650.

Full research notes and sources

Dialing in a shot

The single biggest variable is not the advertised 20-bar pump; it is the grinder and the machine’s restricted stock workflow. A 2026 owner struggled with watery, sour shots and found the built-in program runs a strict timed cycle rather than allowing easy manual control of yield, and the stock basket could not comfortably take an 18 g dose. Grind, dose and yield discipline matter more than the simple controls suggest. Buyers who want precise manual shot control, 58 mm accessories or easy non-pressurized dialing should look at a more configurable machine.

Milk steaming and daily use

A 2025 hands-on review of the exact PE3670U praised its fast heat-up, compact size, easy controls and milk steaming, while noting limited clearance under the steam wand and a required cooldown between steaming and the next brew. A US owner with barista experience reported the machine held temperature and pressure consistently for the price and called the variable steam knob easy to control, which is the strongest exact-model praise found. Manuals call for regular steam-wand purging, cleaning and descaling.

Parts, upkeep and price

Owner evidence is limited but the parts story is better than for many unknown budget brands: Neretva’s US accessories page lists a 51 mm PE3670U portafilter at $20.99 and a PE3670 steam wand at $7.99 when available. A 2026 owner describes the machine as roughly a $100-class purchase, and exact-model third-party reviews place it around €110. Running costs are coffee, descaling supplies and occasional replacement steam or portafilter parts.

Which model this is

This page covers the Neretva PE3670U, sold as ASIN B0CCBM487N. Do not merge it with the visually similar PE3660U, PE3670BW or PE3680U, which differ in tank, dimensions or package details. Match on PE3670U and the 51 mm portafilter.