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- Nespresso CitiZ Original Espresso Machine by De'Longhi, Black
- Nespresso Essenza Mini Espresso Machine by Breville, Piano Black
- Nespresso Essenza Mini Coffee and Espresso Machine by De'Longhi, 1150 watts, 110ml, Black
- Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine BES870XL, Brushed Stainless Steel
- Breville Barista Pro Espresso Machine BES878BSS, Brushed Stainless Steel
- Breville Barista Express Impress Espresso Machine BES876BSS, Brushed Stainless Steel
- Gaggia RI9380/46 E24 Espresso Machine, Brushed Stainless Steel
- De’Longhi Classic Espresso Machine with Milk Frother, 15-Bar Pump & Temperature Control - Barista Coffee Maker Kit for Espresso, Latte, Cappuccino & Iced
- Breville Barista Touch Espresso Machine BES880BTR, Black Truffle
- Breville Bambino Espresso Machine BES450BSS, Brushed Stainless Steel
- Nespresso Vertuo Next Coffee and Espresso Maker by De'Longhi with Aeroccino Milk Frother, White
- De'Longhi Stilosa Manual Espresso Machine, Compact Coffee Maker, 15 Bar Pump Pressure, Manual Milk Frother Steam Wand for Authentic Single & Double Espresso, Lattes & Cappuccinos, Tamper Included
- Breville Bambino Plus Espresso Machine BES500BSS, Brushed Stainless Steel
- Philips 5500 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine, LatteGo Milk System, Integrated Grinder, 20 Hot & Iced Coffee Pre-Sets, Quick Start, SilentBrew, 15-Bar Pressure, Black Chrome (EP5544/94)
- Philips 1200 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine, Classic Milk Frother, 2 Coffee Varieties, Intuitive Touch Display, 100% Ceramic Grinder, AquaClean Filter, Aroma Seal, Black (EP1220/04)
Our top picks
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Nespresso CitiZ Original Espresso Machine by De'Longhi, Black
- Pod/capsule compatible
- Programmable settings
- Fully automatic operation
- Fast heat-up time
2
Nespresso Essenza Mini Espresso Machine by Breville, Piano Black
- Pod/capsule compatible
- Programmable settings
- Fully automatic operation
- Compact, space-saving design
- Fast heat-up time
3
Nespresso Essenza Mini Coffee and Espresso Machine by De'Longhi, 1150 watts, 110ml, Black
- Programmable settings
- Compact, space-saving design
4
Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine BES870XL, Brushed Stainless Steel
- Stainless steel construction
5
Breville Barista Pro Espresso Machine BES878BSS, Brushed Stainless Steel
- Stainless steel construction
6
Breville Barista Express Impress Espresso Machine BES876BSS, Brushed Stainless Steel
- Stainless steel construction
7
Gaggia RI9380/46 E24 Espresso Machine, Brushed Stainless Steel
- Milk frother/steam wand
- Pod/capsule compatible
- Stainless steel construction
8
De’Longhi Classic Espresso Machine with Milk Frother, 15-Bar Pump & Temperature Control - Barista Coffee Maker Kit for Espresso, Latte, Cappuccino & Iced
- 15-bar pump pressure
- Milk frother/steam wand
- Programmable settings
- Fully automatic operation
- Compact, space-saving design
9
Breville Barista Touch Espresso Machine BES880BTR, Black Truffle
- Programmable settings
10
Breville Bambino Espresso Machine BES450BSS, Brushed Stainless Steel
- Stainless steel construction
11
Nespresso Vertuo Next Coffee and Espresso Maker by De'Longhi with Aeroccino Milk Frother, White
- Milk frother/steam wand
- Pod/capsule compatible
- WiFi/app connectivity
12
De'Longhi Stilosa Manual Espresso Machine, Compact Coffee Maker, 15 Bar Pump Pressure, Manual Milk Frother Steam Wand for Authentic Single & Double Espresso, Lattes & Cappuccinos, Tamper Included
- 15-bar pump pressure
- Milk frother/steam wand
- Compact, space-saving design
- WiFi/app connectivity
13
Breville Bambino Plus Espresso Machine BES500BSS, Brushed Stainless Steel
- Stainless steel construction
14
Philips 5500 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine, LatteGo Milk System, Integrated Grinder, 20 Hot & Iced Coffee Pre-Sets, Quick Start, SilentBrew, 15-Bar Pressure, Black Chrome (EP5544/94)
- 15-bar pump pressure
- Built-in grinder
- Milk frother/steam wand
- Programmable settings
- Fully automatic operation
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Philips 1200 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine, Classic Milk Frother, 2 Coffee Varieties, Intuitive Touch Display, 100% Ceramic Grinder, AquaClean Filter, Aroma Seal, Black (EP1220/04)
- 15-bar pump pressure
- Built-in grinder
- Milk frother/steam wand
- Programmable settings
- Fully automatic operation
Great espresso at home starts with understanding what you're really buying. The machine is only part of the equation - the grinder is equally important, and a beautiful machine paired with a poor grinder will never produce a great shot. For the machine itself, look for a boiler that reaches and holds stable temperature (thermoblock systems heat fast; single and double boilers offer more precision and recovery time for back-to-back shots). Pressure matters: 9 bars at the puck is the standard, and machines that let you control or profile pressure open up a world of nuance. A quality portafilter with a bottomless option tells you everything about your extraction. Steam wand performance determines the quality of your milk drinks - look for a wand that produces genuine microfoam rather than large bubbles. Semi-automatic machines from brands like Breville, ECM, and Rocket offer the best balance of quality and usability for serious home baristas.