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Espresso Machines

Manual, semi-automatic and prosumer espresso machines. From beginner-friendly Baristas to purist Singles, we review and compare the models that matter.

Breville Barista Express espresso machineBreville

Breville Barista Express

The most popular espresso machine with a built-in grinder.

Mid-to-premium home espressoResearch-based evaluation
Breville Barista Pro espresso machineBreville

Breville Barista Pro

Faster heat-up, better grinder — the Barista Express evolved.

Premium home espressoResearch-based evaluation
Breville Bambino Plus espresso machineBreville

Breville Bambino Plus

Cheap, tiny, superb — the best budget espresso with auto-steam.

Entry-to-mid espressoResearch-based evaluation
Breville Dual Boiler espresso machineBreville

Breville Dual Boiler

Serious performance without a commercial price.

Prosumer espressoResearch-based evaluation
Rancilio Silvia espresso machineRancilio

Rancilio Silvia

The legendary starter espresso machine.

Entry-to-mid espressoResearch-based evaluation
Sage The Infuser espresso machineBreville

Sage (Breville) The Infuser

A beginner espresso machine with pre-infusion and a cleaner look.

Entry-to-mid espressoResearch-based evaluation
De'Longhi Dedica espresso machineDe'Longhi

De'Longhi Dedica

The darling of small kitchens everywhere.

Budget espressoResearch-based evaluation
De'Longhi Stilosa espresso machineDe'Longhi

De'Longhi Stilosa

The cheapest credible espresso machine with a steam wand.

Budget espressoResearch-based evaluation
SMEG espresso machineSMEG

SMEG ECF01 Espresso

Vintage Italian styling that actually brews espresso.

Mid espressoResearch-based evaluation
Gaggia Classic Pro espresso machineGaggia

Gaggia Classic Pro

The budget prosumer classic rooted in commercial espresso.

Entry-to-mid espressoResearch-based evaluation
Sage Barista Touch espresso machineBreville

Sage Barista Touch

The touchscreen Barista Express for one-touch milk.

Premium espresso machineResearch-based evaluation
De’Longhi La Specialista Arte espresso machineDe'Longhi

De’Longhi La Specialista Arte

A grinder-equipped espresso machine with active tamping.

Mid-range espresso machineResearch-based evaluation
Sage Barista Express ImpressBreville

Sage Barista Express Impress

The Impress removes dosing guesswork from the classic Express.

Mid-range espresso machineResearch-based evaluation
Lelit Anna PID espresso machineLelit

Lelit Anna PID

The dedicated Italian semi-auto with serious temperature control.

Mid-range espresso machineResearch-based evaluation
Gaggia Classic Evo ProGaggia

Gaggia Classic Evo Pro

The modernized Classic: stainless boiler, refined steam, same soul.

Mid-range espresso machineResearch-based evaluation
Breville Bambino espresso machineBreville

Breville Bambino

The tiny, fast-heating espresso machine that took the hobby by storm.

Budget espresso machineResearch-based evaluation
Lelit Mara X espresso machineLelit

Lelit Mara X

The heat-exchanger pro machine that hides in a home footprint.

Prosumer heat-exchanger espresso machineResearch-based evaluation
Rancilio Silvia Pro X espresso machineRancilio

Rancilio Silvia Pro X

The dual-boiler Silvia finally gets pro-grade guts.

Prosumer dual-boiler espresso machineResearch-based evaluation
Sage Duo Temp Pro espresso machineBreville

Sage Duo Temp Pro

A 54mm espresso machine that keeps temperature steady.

Mid-range espresso machineResearch-based evaluation
Lelit Bianca V3 espresso machineLelit

Lelit Bianca V3

The flow-control dual boiler that changed home espresso.

Premium dual-boiler espresso machineResearch-based evaluation
Sage Barista Touch ImpressBreville

Sage Barista Touch Impress

Touchscreen convenience with guided grinding.

Premium espresso machineResearch-based evaluation
Rancilio Silvia ProRancilio

Rancilio Silvia Pro

The Silvia grows up: dual boilers, no compromise.

Prosumer dual-boiler espresso machineResearch-based evaluation
ECM Mechanika V SlimECM

ECM Mechanika V Slim

German E61 engineering in a slim, shiny body.

Premium E61 heat-exchanger espresso machineResearch-based evaluation
La Marzocco Linea MiniLa Marzocco

La Marzocco Linea Mini

Café culture, shrunk for home.

Iconic prosumer espresso machineResearch-based evaluation
Sage Barista Express Pro espresso machineBreville

Sage Barista Express Pro

The Barista Express, refined for serious milk.

Upgraded all-in-one espressoResearch-based evaluation
Ascaso Dream PID espresso machineAscaso

Ascaso Dream PID

Vintage looks, thermoblock speed, PID mode.

Compact thermo PID espressoResearch-based evaluation
Rocket Appartamento espresso machineRocket Espresso

Rocket Appartamento

The counterpiece that made home espresso beautiful.

Iconic Italian HX dual-economic boilerResearch-based evaluation
Profitec Go espresso machineProfitec

Profitec Go

The no-nonsense PID single boiler that beat the classic.

PID single boiler with 58mm groupResearch-based evaluation
La Pavoni Europiccola lever espresso machineLa Pavoni

La Pavoni Europiccola

Lever espresso from 1961 — the original home barista.

Manual lever espresso, Italian classicResearch-based evaluation
Wacaco Minipresso portable espresso makerWacaco

Wacaco Minipresso

Real espresso anywhere — camping, office, travel.

Pocket lever espresso pressResearch-based evaluation