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Last updated: 06 November 2024
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Automatic coffee machines grind the beans freshly each time and make the espresso all at the press of a button. But despite their relatively high prices, not all coffee machines make a great espresso – and our testing shows that the best machines are not always the most expensive models.

Our experts put coffee machines through their paces in a lab setting to find the ones that:

  • perform best in a blind taste test
  • are the easiest to use and clean
  • are best for milk frothing and temperature consistency, cup after cup.

We've also partnered with Shop Ethical on this update to show the rating the Ethical Consumer Group gives to each company.

This review covers automatic espresso machines only, as opposed to capsule machines or manual/semi-automatic coffee machines. To see how those machines perform, look at our home espresso coffee machine reviews.

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Our interactive comparison tool shows which features the coffee machines come with – such as auto reheat, sensor cooking and child lock – and how much each model will cost to run, and our Recommended list lets you quickly see which models come out on top.

About our testing

To test coffee machines effectively our expert removes any residual factory smells and tastes, and pumps a litre of hot water through each of the machines. They then make 20–25 shots of espresso coffee one after another to make sure the built-in bean grinder is at the correct setting.

We measure the consistency of four consecutive coffees for each automatic coffee machine after warming it up for five minutes. We add five minutes for thermoblock and small boiler machines, and 30 minutes for heat exchangers.

Three experts test the espressos in a 'blind' tasting, checking the colour and thickness of the crema (the tan-coloured foam on the top of an espresso shot), aroma, flavour, mouth feel (for example, creaminess or wateriness) and aftertaste. We don't just use any old coffee beans for our tests – we use the best we can find.

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    • Coffee temperature consistency score
    • Measured heat-up time
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    • Price
    • Standby mode
    • Automatic power turn-off
    • Removable water reservoir
    • Water tank empty reminder
    • Steam wand
    • Hot water nozzle
    • Removable drip tray
    • Milk frothing feature
    • Cup warming plate
    • Cord storage
    • Programmable coffee quantity
    • Digital display
    • Grinder adjustment
    • Hopper empty warning
    • Cup counter
    • Dregs box full indicator
    • Espresso pressure or milk temperature gauge
    • Adjustable water temperature for coffee making
    • Adjustable coffee dispensing height/depth
    • Coffee strength settings
    • Removable group for cleaning
    • Wash / cleaning cycle
    • Decalcifying cycle
    • Can use pre-ground coffee
    • Water hardness adjustable
    • Frothing ready
    • Water reservoir capacity (L)
    • Pump pressure – stated (bars)
    • Instructional DVD supplied
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    • Dimensions (H x W x D, cm)
    • Weight (kg)
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    • Country of origin
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    Beko Fully Automatic Espresso Machine CEG5311X

    Beko Fully Automatic Espresso Machine CEG5311X
    $569
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    1.5 L water reservoir capacity.
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    This overall score is made up of taste (60%), ease of use (20%), milk frothing (15%) and coffee temperature consistency over consecutive cups (5%).


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    Three experts test the espressos in a 'blind' tasting, checking the colour and thickness of the crema (the tan-coloured foam on the top of an espresso), aroma, flavour, mouth-feel (for example, creaminess or wateriness) and aftertaste.

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    DeLonghi Eletta Explore Titanium ECAM450.86.T

    DeLonghi Eletta Explore Titanium ECAM450.86.T
    $1617
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    1.8 L water reservoir capacity.
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    This overall score is made up of taste (60%), ease of use (20%), milk frothing (15%) and coffee temperature consistency over consecutive cups (5%).


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    Three experts test the espressos in a 'blind' tasting, checking the colour and thickness of the crema (the tan-coloured foam on the top of an espresso), aroma, flavour, mouth-feel (for example, creaminess or wateriness) and aftertaste.

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    DeLonghi Magnifica ECAM12.122

    DeLonghi Magnifica ECAM12.122
    $599
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    1.8 L water reservoir capacity.
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    This overall score is made up of taste (60%), ease of use (20%), milk frothing (15%) and coffee temperature consistency over consecutive cups (5%).


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    Three experts test the espressos in a 'blind' tasting, checking the colour and thickness of the crema (the tan-coloured foam on the top of an espresso), aroma, flavour, mouth-feel (for example, creaminess or wateriness) and aftertaste.

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    DeLonghi Magnifica Evo Titan ECAM290.83.TB

    DeLonghi Magnifica Evo Titan ECAM290.83.TB
    $899
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    1.8 L water reservoir capacity.
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    Three experts test the espressos in a 'blind' tasting, checking the colour and thickness of the crema (the tan-coloured foam on the top of an espresso), aroma, flavour, mouth-feel (for example, creaminess or wateriness) and aftertaste.

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    DeLonghi Magnifica Start ECAM220.31.SB

    DeLonghi Magnifica Start ECAM220.31.SB
    $729
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    1.8 L water reservoir capacity.
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    This overall score is made up of taste (60%), ease of use (20%), milk frothing (15%) and coffee temperature consistency over consecutive cups (5%).


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    Three experts test the espressos in a 'blind' tasting, checking the colour and thickness of the crema (the tan-coloured foam on the top of an espresso), aroma, flavour, mouth-feel (for example, creaminess or wateriness) and aftertaste.

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    DeLonghi Primadonna Soul with Latte Crema System ECAM610.75.MB

    DeLonghi Primadonna Soul with Latte Crema System ECAM610.75.MB
    $1999
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    2.2 L water reservoir capacity.
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    This overall score is made up of taste (60%), ease of use (20%), milk frothing (15%) and coffee temperature consistency over consecutive cups (5%).


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    Three experts test the espressos in a 'blind' tasting, checking the colour and thickness of the crema (the tan-coloured foam on the top of an espresso), aroma, flavour, mouth-feel (for example, creaminess or wateriness) and aftertaste.

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    DeLonghi Rivelia EXAM440.55

    DeLonghi Rivelia EXAM440.55
    $1397
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    1.4 L water reservoir capacity.
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    This overall score is made up of taste (60%), ease of use (20%), milk frothing (15%) and coffee temperature consistency over consecutive cups (5%).


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    Three experts test the espressos in a 'blind' tasting, checking the colour and thickness of the crema (the tan-coloured foam on the top of an espresso), aroma, flavour, mouth-feel (for example, creaminess or wateriness) and aftertaste.

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    Gaggia Anima Deluxe SUP043P

    Gaggia Anima Deluxe SUP043P
    $1499
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    1.8 L water reservoir capacity.
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    This overall score is made up of taste (60%), ease of use (20%), milk frothing (15%) and coffee temperature consistency over consecutive cups (5%).


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    Three experts test the espressos in a 'blind' tasting, checking the colour and thickness of the crema (the tan-coloured foam on the top of an espresso), aroma, flavour, mouth-feel (for example, creaminess or wateriness) and aftertaste.

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    Gaggia Anima Prestige

    Gaggia Anima Prestige
    $1599
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    1.8 L water reservoir capacity.
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    This overall score is made up of taste (60%), ease of use (20%), milk frothing (15%) and coffee temperature consistency over consecutive cups (5%).


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    Three experts test the espressos in a 'blind' tasting, checking the colour and thickness of the crema (the tan-coloured foam on the top of an espresso), aroma, flavour, mouth-feel (for example, creaminess or wateriness) and aftertaste.

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    Gaggia Cadorna Prestige

    Gaggia Cadorna Prestige
    $1899
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    1.8 L water reservoir capacity.
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    Three experts test the espressos in a 'blind' tasting, checking the colour and thickness of the crema (the tan-coloured foam on the top of an espresso), aroma, flavour, mouth-feel (for example, creaminess or wateriness) and aftertaste.

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    Gaggia Magenta Plus RI8700 (SUP 051W)

    Gaggia Magenta Plus RI8700 (SUP 051W)
    $1599
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    1.8 L water reservoir capacity.
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    Three experts test the espressos in a 'blind' tasting, checking the colour and thickness of the crema (the tan-coloured foam on the top of an espresso), aroma, flavour, mouth-feel (for example, creaminess or wateriness) and aftertaste.

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    Gaggia Naviglio HD8749

    Gaggia Naviglio HD8749
    $1099
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    1.5 L water reservoir capacity.
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    This overall score is made up of taste (60%), ease of use (20%), milk frothing (15%) and coffee temperature consistency over consecutive cups (5%).


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    Jura E6

    Jura E6
    $2099
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    1.9 L water reservoir capacity.
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    Jura E8 (INTC) 15661

    Jura E8 (INTC) 15661
    $2650
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    1.9 L water reservoir capacity.
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    Three experts test the espressos in a 'blind' tasting, checking the colour and thickness of the crema (the tan-coloured foam on the top of an espresso), aroma, flavour, mouth-feel (for example, creaminess or wateriness) and aftertaste.

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    Jura ENA 8

    Jura ENA 8
    $2299
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    1.1 L water reservoir capacity.
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    This overall score is made up of taste (60%), ease of use (20%), milk frothing (15%) and coffee temperature consistency over consecutive cups (5%).


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    Three experts test the espressos in a 'blind' tasting, checking the colour and thickness of the crema (the tan-coloured foam on the top of an espresso), aroma, flavour, mouth-feel (for example, creaminess or wateriness) and aftertaste.

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    Jura Z10 (INTA) 15423

    Jura Z10 (INTA) 15423
    $4850
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    2.4 L water reservoir capacity.
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    Melitta Caffeo Barista TS

    Melitta Caffeo Barista TS
    $2750
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    1.8 L water reservoir capacity.
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    Melitta Caffeo CI

    Melitta Caffeo CI
    $1990
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    1.8 L water reservoir capacity.
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    Melitta Caffeo Solo & Milk

    Melitta Caffeo Solo & Milk
    $1150
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    1.2 L water reservoir capacity.
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    Melitta CI Touch F630-102

    Melitta CI Touch F630-102
    $1990
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    1.8 L water reservoir capacity.
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    Melitta Purista Series 300

    Melitta Purista Series 300
    $1035
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    1.2 L water reservoir capacity.
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    Miele CM 5310 Silence Benchtop Coffee Machine

    Miele CM 5310 Silence Benchtop Coffee Machine
    $1599
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    1.3 L water reservoir capacity.
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    Miele CM6160 MilkPerfection

    Miele CM6160 MilkPerfection
    $2099
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    1.8 L water reservoir capacity.
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    Miele CM6360 MilkPerfection

    Miele CM6360 MilkPerfection
    $2499
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    Miele CM7750

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    $4199
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    2.2 L water reservoir capacity.
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    Philips 2200 Series EP2221

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    $799
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    1.8 L water reservoir capacity.
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    Philips 2200 Series LatteGo EP2231/40

    Philips 2200 Series LatteGo EP2231/40
    $899
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    Philips 4300 Series EP4346

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    $1199
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    Saeco Royal OTC SUP060
    $2369
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    2.5 L water reservoir capacity.
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