Contents
  1. Specifications
  2. Strengths and limitations
  3. Complete setup
  4. Our recommendation

Quick verdict

The Picopresso is the smallest espresso maker here. WACACO lists it at 71 × 78 × 106 mm and 350 g, with a 52 mm basket for 18 g and an 80 ml reservoir. You pump pressure by hand and preheat with boiling water. It suits travel and very small kitchens, as long as you pair it with a fine-capable hand grinder. The "18 bar" figure is a maximum, not a target brew pressure.

Buy it if

  • You want espresso while traveling, or with almost no counter space.
  • You already have a hand grinder that grinds fine enough.

Skip it if

  • You make several drinks in a row.
  • You want to learn with gauge feedback; the Flair models include gauges.
Countertop Coffee editorial score6/10
Best for
Travel espresso or the smallest possible footprint at home.
Main compromise
Small 80 ml reservoir and no heating; you pump by hand and preheat with boiling water.
Basket
52 mm; 18 g (12 g basket optional)
Water capacity
80 ml
Heating
None; fill with boiling water

Specifications

WACACO Picopresso specifications and where each figure comes from
SpecDetail and source
Basket52 mm; 18 g (12 g basket optional)Manufacturer: WACACO
Water capacity80 mlManufacturer: WACACO
PressureUp to 18 bar (manufacturer maximum, not brew pressure)Manufacturer: WACACO
HeatingNone; fill with boiling waterManufacturer: WACACO
Dimensions71 × 78 × 106 mmManufacturer: WACACO
Weight350 gManufacturer: WACACO
IncludedTamper, distribution tool, funnel, scoop, brush, caseManufacturer: WACACO
Warranty2 yearsManufacturer: WACACO
SteamNone; milk drinks need a separate frotherManufacturer: WACACO

Strengths and limitations

What stands out

  • Tiny and light (WACACO).
  • Naked portafilter design, so you can see the extraction.
  • Accessories included: tamper, distribution tool, funnel and case.
  • 2-year warranty.

Limitations

  • 80 ml reservoir and hand pumping.
  • Needs boiling water to preheat.
  • No pressure gauge.

Complete setup

Our recommendation

I'd recommend the Picopresso for travel or for the smallest possible espresso setup. For daily home use, a Flair is easier to control.

Check price on Amazon

Amazon listing: Picopresso, model PPGR

Sources

  1. Picopresso — WACACO. Manufacturer. Accessed September 26, 2026.