Miele · Super-autoCM 5310 Silence
A compact, genuinely quiet bean-to-cup super-automatic with Miele's AromaticSystem, one-touch dual brewing, and ComfortClean dishwasher-safe parts — the Silence name earns its keep thanks to a redesigned conical grinder that runs 50% quieter than its predecessor.
The short version
The CM 5310 Silence delivers consistent, low-fuss espresso and milk drinks for households that want Miele build quality without learning to pull a shot.
You trade craft control and shot-quality ceiling for near-silent operation and a daily routine that asks almost nothing of you.
Why people buy it
- Grinder noise is genuinely reduced — 50% quieter than the CM 5300 — making it liveable in open-plan or early-morning households
- OneTouch for Two produces two identical drinks simultaneously with a single button press, a real convenience edge over most rivals at this price
Why they don’t
- 1.3 L water tank is small for households with more than two coffee drinkers — daily refills are the norm
The full tally
- Grinder noise is genuinely reduced — 50% quieter than the CM 5300 — making it liveable in open-plan or early-morning households
- OneTouch for Two produces two identical drinks simultaneously with a single button press, a real convenience edge over most rivals at this price
- ComfortClean parts (drip tray, water tank, grounds bin) are dishwasher-safe, and automatic rinse cycles run at startup and shutdown
- Miele build quality and serviceability outlast most appliance-grade super-autos; the brew group is removable for deep cleaning
- 1.3 L water tank is small for households with more than two coffee drinkers — daily refills are the norm
- No individual user profiles: settings are global, so any household member who adjusts strength or volume changes them for everyone
- Grind adjustment is limited to five steps, with no stepless control — light roasts and specialty single-origins are poorly served
What the community knows
Years of owner threads, distilled — well regarded.
German engineering + quiet grinder + better-than-expected espresso for a super-automatic, but premium price requires 7+ year ownership horizon to justify per-cup economics; low ecosystem presence because it solves a non-enthusiast use case.
Convenience
speed and simplicity, day to day
Reliability
shows up every morning, year after year
Beginner fit
kind to first-timers
All 9 community measures
price-to-performance the community respects
shows up every morning, year after year
parts and repairs — you are never stranded
mods, guides, and community know-how around it
kind to first-timers
years before you outgrow or replace it
how far the cup can go, per dollar
speed and simplicity, day to day
Worth knowing before you buy — Most owners who regret the purchase wished they'd bought a larger Miele (CM 6160) or stepped up budget for a manual machine; few regret the Miele choice itself, regret cost vs. the alternatives available at same price.
“The CM5310 consistently makes great brews and has amazing self cleaning features. We are very pleased with the purchase and the service.”
The measurements
Scored 0–5 on the same rubric as everything on file — the words matter more than the numbers.
The measurements
0–5, one rubric- Shot ceiling
- capable2.5
- Steam power
- workable2.5
- Built to last
- durable4
- Easy daily
- manageable4
Position in the market
Every dot is a rival, measured the same way. The gold one is this.
- Lower half for shot ceiling
- a higher ceiling than 14 of the 237 machines we’ve measured
- Fairly priced for its level
- 49% of machines this capable cost more
- Upper half for build
- sturdier than 56% of the field, by the community’s own record
Every dot is a machine measured on the same rubric. See the whole market
Living with it
The part spec sheets skip: counter space, upkeep, and what owners learn later.
The honest note — Owners who grow frustrated with the five-step grinder and global settings typically move to the Miele CM 6160 or CM 6360 for individual user profiles and DoubleShot. Those wanting genuine espresso craft control exit the super-auto segment entirely toward a semi-automatic with a dedicated grinder.
The full spec sheet
- Type
- Super-automatic (bean-to-cup)
- Heat-up time
- 45 seconds
- Steam power
- 2.5/5
- Brew + steam at once
- Yes
- Guest recovery
- 3/5
- Shot quality ceiling
- 2.5/5
- PID temperature control
- No
- Milk system
- Auto frother
- One-touch drinks
- 8
- Removable brew group
- Yes
- Hot-water tap
- Yes
- Cup clearance
- 13.5 cm
- Workflow demand
- 1/5
- Maintenance
- 3/5
- Noise
- 2/5
- Build longevity
- 4/5
- Dimensions
- 37.3 × 46 × 36 cm
Before it arrives
What completes this machine — the faded pieces can wait.
Descaler & backflush kit — Electric boilers scale up and grouts gunk up — a descaler plus backflush routine is what keeps the machine alive for a decade.
- Descaler & backflush kit — Electric boilers scale up and grouts gunk up — a descaler plus backflush routine is what keeps the machine alive for a decade.
- Espresso cups & glassware — Proper demitasse and latte glasses keep the drink hot and look the part.
Feed it right
Week one is dial-in — and stale beans will lose it.
Coffee more than a few weeks past roast won’t extract predictably, and a new machine gets blamed for it. Super-autos reward consistency: a stable medium roast keeps the hopper predictable and the milk drinks sweet.
Pick your coffee — any of these dials in beautifully here:
Wild Ember - Ethiopian Buno Dambi UddoSCA 92Medium roast · Odo Shakiso, Guji Zone, Oromia · NaturalBlueberry · MarmaladeSteady and repeatable — right for this setup’s lane.CA$26.83 · roasted to order
Etherea - Ethiopian YirgacheffeSCA 88Medium roast · NaturalJasmine · BergamotSteady and repeatable — right for this setup’s lane.CA$24.16 · roasted to order
Sergio - Brazillian Fazenda Joia Rara Aerobic FermentedSCA 88Medium-light · Cerrado Mineiro · Aerobic FermentedHoney · OrangeSteady and repeatable — right for this setup’s lane.CA$29.18 · roasted to orderNo proper grinder yet? Sort that first — it decides more of the cup than the machine does. We ship whole bean, roast-dated, timed so it lands fresh the week your burrs do.
Roasted to order, daily, in Ajax, Ontario · ships Canada-wide. We’re the roastery behind this database — measuring the machines is how we make sure the coffee gets a fair shot.
On film
How it runs on camera, from around the community.
Common questions
Does the CM 5310 Silence have individual user profiles?
No. Unlike higher-tier Miele models (CM 6160 and above), the CM 5310 does not support individual user profiles. Settings are saved globally, so any change affects all users of the machine.
How quiet is the CM 5310 compared to the older CM 5300?
Miele claims the CM 5310 Silence produces 50% less noise during grinding than the CM 5300, achieved through a redesigned burr, ground path, and sound-dampening package around the grinder motor.
Can I use pre-ground or decaf coffee in the CM 5310?
Yes. The machine has a dedicated pre-ground bypass chute that accepts up to 12 g of ground coffee per serving, allowing decaf or specialty grounds without emptying the bean hopper.
How large is the water tank, and is it removable?
The water tank holds 1.3 litres and is removable for easy refilling and dishwasher cleaning. For households with two or more regular coffee drinkers, daily refilling is typical.
What drinks can the CM 5310 make?
The machine offers eight one-touch specialty drinks: ristretto, espresso, coffee/long coffee, cappuccino, latte macchiato, café latte, hot milk, and milk foam. A coffee-pot function can also brew up to eight cups for larger gatherings.
Worth comparing
De'Longhi
Eletta Explore
De'Longhi's most capable super-automatic pairs a one-touch menu of 50+ hot, iced, and cold-brew drinks with dual LatteCrema carafes — one for hot foam, one for cold — and a rapid cold-extraction system that produces a cold-brew base in under five minutes. The trade-off is a modest shot ceiling and a grinder that makes its presence known acoustically.
US$1,499–1,799 · CA$1,745–2,000
Jura
E6 (2023)
A push-button Swiss super-automatic built around black coffee and cappuccino, with Jura's Pulse Extraction Process and a 2023 refresh that adds an 8th-generation brew unit and Professional Aroma Grinder. Straightforward enough for any household, limited enough to frustrate latte drinkers.
US$1,699–1,899 · CA$2,095
De'Longhi
Magnifica Plus (ECAM32070SB)
De'Longhi's top-of-the-Magnifica-range super-automatic packs 18 one-touch recipes, a LatteCrema Hot milk carafe, a 3.5-inch TFT touchscreen, and four user profiles into a genuinely compact footprint — all at a mid-tier price that undercuts the Dinamica Plus.
US$899–1,299 · CA$1,195–1,200
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