Nuova Simonelli Aurelia Wave review

By Kirill Gissa · Published · Specs checked Oct 15, 2026 ·
Nuova Simonelli Aurelia Wave
Nuova Simonelli Aurelia Wave
9OF 10
Excellent
Service 2 · Specs 1.75 · Price 1.75 · Warranty & returns 1.75 · Reviews 1.75 · How we score
Buy if / Skip if

It ranks 3rd of 22 commercial espresso machines by our score, 9/10. At $14,700 it sits above the category median of $13,860, checked Oct 15, 2026. Its 2-year warranty is longer than the category median of 1.08 years. Nuova Simonelli lists US service and a parts catalog for it.

Best for

A fixed spot with a water line: it plumbs in

Price
$14,700
Groups
2
Power
Not stated
NSF/ANSI 4
No record
Warranty
2 years (limited)
Returns
See terms below

Specs and sources

Checked Oct 15, 2026 · source under each value
Brewing
Machine typeSemi-automaticsimonelliusa.com
BoilerHeat-exchange boiler, steam boiler 14 L copper, low-lead, insulated (US brochure spec table, 2 group; brand global page 14 L); T3 adds coffee boilers 0.8 L each per groupsimonelliusa.com
Temperature controlThermostat, no PIDsimonelliusa.com
Profilingvolumetric dosing; SIS Soft Infusion System; Pulse-Jet patented pulsed-extraction (brochure, brand page); external pump adjustment; no pressure profiling; T3 only has group temperature adjustmentsimonelliusa.com
Groupraised groups (brochure 'Raised groups'), thermosiphon on S/V ('Termosifonica'), Auto-purge of shower screens when unlocking portafilter, nanotech filter holder, group insulationsimonelliusa.com
GrinderNot includedsimonelliusa.com
Build, service and safety
Waternone (plumb-in only); plumb-insimonelliusa.com
Power220 V (range 208–240) single phase (US spec sheet); brochure: 230–380 V, 22 A draw (US spec sheet 2 group) A, 4700 (US spec sheet; brochure 'maximum power without cup warmer' 4700 W, with cup warmer 5100 W); brand global page V 2gr 4700 W W, 4,700 Wsimonelliusa.com
Groups2simonelliusa.com
NSF/ANSI 4Nosimonelliusa.com
Dimensions31 9/16 W x 21 2/16 H x 23 13/16 D (802 x 537 x 605 mm, brochure); counter space H 22 x D 24 x W 32 (US spec sheet)simonelliusa.com
Weight172 lbsimonelliusa.com
Safety listingNo UL/ETL listing found. Brand claims NSF; listing not verified. Prop 65: Not found (brand US pages, spec sheets, brochure, warranty)Source not recorded
US serviceAuthorized service network in the USsimonelliusa.com
DescalingDescale: Not stated; softener mandatory (warranty, spec sheet); Water filter: US spec sheet / warranty: hardness max 3 gpg or 50 ppm (softener mandatory above), 2–4 bar, ≥1 GPM, filtration <1.0 micron, TDS 50–250 ppm, alkalinity 10–150 ppm, chlorine <0.50 ppm, pH 6.5–8.5; Digit/T3 'Smart Water' monitors incoming water (brochure); Simonelli USA RSCF softening cartridges ($200/$350, 2026 price list); Backflush: automatic cleaning program (brochure 'Automatic cleaning program'); Auto-purge of sprayheads when portafilter removed; interval not stated (no Aurelia Wave manual found — see note); Group gasket: Not stated (gaskets = wear parts per warranty)simonelliusa.com
Water filterUS spec sheet / warranty: hardness max 3 gpg or 50 ppm (softener mandatory above), 2–4 bar, ≥1 GPM, filtration <1.0 micron, TDS 50–250 ppm, alkalinity 10–150 ppm, chlorine <0.50 ppm, pH 6.5–8.5; Digit/T3 'Smart Water' monitors incoming water (brochure); Simonelli USA RSCF softening cartridges ($200/$350, 2026 price list)simonelliusa.com
FinancingPro Coffee Gear (Wave Digit page, opened 2026-10-15): 'Finance up to 5 years', provider not shown; brand US site: nonesimonelliusa.com
Buying
Price$14,700 (MSRP, checked Oct 15, 2026)simonelliusa.com
WarrantyStandard Dealer Limited Warranty (effective October 1, 2020, revised June 23, 2026), https://www.simonelliusa.com/PDFs/Standard%20Dealer%20Warranty.pdf: 24 months from original invoice, parts only, plus limited lifetime warranty on copper boilers; void if not installed by a NUOVA authorized service company; void outside dealer's direct service area without NUOVA-approved service plan; wear parts excluded (gaskets, seals, heating elements, switches, solenoids...); water outside required levels voids entire warranty. Gold National Service Plan: + 12 months labor (NUOVA authorized service company), installation, bench test, water test, training, one courtesy call. Pro Coffee Gear (Wave Digit page): 'Standard: 24 months parts; Gold: free installation, 12 months labor, 24 months parts'.simonelliusa.com
Returnsnot found — brand US site has no returns page; Pro Coffee Gear Wave Digit page truncated before policy (snippet for other PCG pages: '30-Day Returns – Standard Policy' — unverified)simonelliusa.com
ShippingPro Coffee Gear (Wave Digit page): 'Free shipping on orders over $15', 'Includes Free Shipping and Lifetime Pro Support', 'Usually ships within 4-5 days' but all options 'sold out or unavailable' (2026-10-15). Brand spec sheet = installation-site readiness form (installer visit; 'additional service and travel charges' if site not ready); no freight terms stated.simonelliusa.com
Brand page

Warranty, returns and shipping

Warranty2 years (limited)

Standard Dealer Limited Warranty (effective October 1, 2020, revised June 23, 2026), https://www.simonelliusa.com/PDFs/Standard%20Dealer%20Warranty.pdf: 24 months from original invoice, parts only, plus limited lifetime warranty on copper boilers; void if not installed by a NUOVA authorized service company; void outside dealer's direct service area without NUOVA-approved service plan; wear parts excluded (gaskets, seals, heating elements, switches, solenoids...); water outside required levels voids entire warranty. Gold National Service Plan: + 12 months labor (NUOVA authorized service company), installation, bench test, water test, training, one courtesy call. Pro Coffee Gear (Wave Digit page): 'Standard: 24 months parts; Gold: free installation, 12 months labor, 24 months parts'.

ReturnsSee below

not found — brand US site has no returns page; Pro Coffee Gear Wave Digit page truncated before policy (snippet for other PCG pages: '30-Day Returns – Standard Policy' — unverified).

ShippingFree over $15 · 4–5 days

Pro Coffee Gear (Wave Digit page): 'Free shipping on orders over $15', 'Includes Free Shipping and Lifetime Pro Support', 'Usually ships within 4-5 days' but all options 'sold out or unavailable' (2026-10-15). Brand spec sheet = installation-site readiness form (installer visit; 'additional service and travel charges' if site not ready); no freight terms stated.

Warranty: Standard Dealer Limited Warranty (effective October 1, 2020, revised June 23, 2026), https://www.simonelliusa.com/PDFs/Standard%20Dealer%20Warranty.pdf: 24 months from original invoice, parts only, plus limited lifetime warranty on copper boilers; void if not installed by a NUOVA authorized service company; void outside dealer's direct service area without NUOVA-approved service plan; wear parts excluded (gaskets, seals, heating elements, switches, solenoids...); water outside required levels voids entire warranty. Gold National Service Plan: + 12 months labor (NUOVA authorized service company), installation, bench test, water test, training, one courtesy call. Pro Coffee Gear (Wave Digit page): 'Standard: 24 months parts; Gold: free installation, 12 months labor, 24 months parts'.. Returns: not found — brand US site has no returns page; Pro Coffee Gear Wave Digit page truncated before policy (snippet for other PCG pages: '30-Day Returns – Standard Policy' — unverified). Shipping: Pro Coffee Gear (Wave Digit page): 'Free shipping on orders over $15', 'Includes Free Shipping and Lifetime Pro Support', 'Usually ships within 4-5 days' but all options 'sold out or unavailable' (2026-10-15). Brand spec sheet = installation-site readiness form (installer visit; 'additional service and travel charges' if site not ready); no freight terms stated.. Source: simonelliusa.com, checked October 15, 2026.

Source: simonelliusa.com, checked Oct 15, 2026.

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