All Tested Espresso Machines
Detailed pressure ratings, boiler specifications, and Amazon affiliate deals for every espresso maker tested in our lab.
Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine (BES870XL)
The undisputed gold standard for all-in-one home espresso: integrated conical burr grinder with dose control, low-pressure pre-infusion, digital PID temperature stability, and a commercial 360° microfoam steam wand.
- Integrated stainless steel conical burr grinder with 16 grind size settings for fresh bean-to-cup dosing
- Digital PID temperature control delivers water at precisely the right temperature (+/- 2°C) for balanced extraction
- Low-pressure pre-infusion gradually increases pressure at the start to expand grinds evenly for smooth 9-bar extraction
De'Longhi Magnifica S Smart Super-Automatic Espresso Machine (ECAM22110B)
True one-touch convenience: grinds fresh beans, tamps, extracts rich espresso with crema, and disposes spent pucks internally with zero manual portafilter mess.
- Compact bean-to-cup automation: press one button for freshly ground, tamped, and extracted espresso
- Integrated conical steel burr grinder with 13 adjustable coarseness settings and bypass doser for decaf
- Manual cappuccino wand blends steam and milk to create rich, creamy froth for lattes and flat whites
De'Longhi Dedica Deluxe Manual Espresso Machine (EC680M)
Ultra-slim at only 6 inches wide, this sleek stainless steel machine delivers authentic 15-bar Italian espresso, rapid 40-second thermoblock heating, and customizable cup stop volumes.
- Space-saving 6-inch narrow design fits seamlessly on compact apartment and condo counters
- Thermo-block heating technology reaches optimal brewing temperature in just 40 seconds
- Flow Stop feature dispenses single or double espresso shots automatically to user-set volumes
Gaggia Classic Pro Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine (RI9380/46)
Made in Italy with commercial components: featuring a full-size 58mm chrome-plated brass portafilter, 3-way solenoid valve for dry pucks, and a commercial 2-hole steam wand.
- Commercial 58mm chrome-plated brass portafilter identical to professional café machines
- Commercial 3-way solenoid valve releases pressure immediately after extraction for dry, knockable pucks
- Commercial-grade steam wand with two-hole tip creates dense, silky microfoam for latte art
Philips 3200 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine with LatteGo (EP3241/54)
Enjoy 5 specialty coffee beverages at the touch of a button with the innovative LatteGo milk system—the fastest cleaning milk system ever, having zero tubes and rinsing clean in 15 seconds.
- LatteGo milk system mixes milk and air at high speed in round frothing chamber, then adds splash-free froth to cup
- 5 Café Drinks at your fingertips: Espresso, Coffee, Americano, Cappuccino, Latte Macchiato + Hot Water
- 100% pure ceramic flat grinders extract maximum flavor across 20,000+ cups without overheating beans
Nespresso VertuoPlus Coffee and Espresso Machine by De'Longhi (ENV150BM)
Patented Centrifusion technology spins coffee capsules at 7,000 RPM to blend ground coffee with hot water, yielding velvety signature crema and full-bodied single and double espresso shots.
- Centrifusion extraction spins pods at 7,000 RPM for barcode-calibrated extraction
- Barcode smart brewing reads capsule rims to automatically adjust water volume, temperature, and spin time
- Motorized motorized brew head opens and closes with a gentle touch of the lever