L'OR Barista Absolu adds cold-coffee option, but price questions linger

L'OR’s Barista Absolu represents an updated take on the brand’s compact pod coffee machine line, adding a cold-coffee twist alongside a more pronounced extraction option. The model aims to combine ease of use with flexibility, but reviewers note that the price at launch raises questions when the older Barista Sublime can be found at substantially lower prices during sales.

The Absolu follows the design language of the original Barista Sublime: a compact footprint, a dual-spout setup, and the ability to use a wide range of compatible pods. A notable improvement is the inclusion of a movable water tank, which can be positioned at the machine’s rear or shifted to the side to fit into tighter benchtop spaces. The machine supports L'OR’s XXL pods—which are roughly equivalent to a double espresso—as well as standard capsules. It also remains compatible with Nespresso OriginalLine pods and other third-party options that share the same shape, making it one of the more versatile pod machines on the market. ![L'OR Barista Absolu](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/09/23/15/102379855-0-image-a-10_1758636262687.jpg