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De'Longhi · EC685 (unverified model code)
De'Longhi DedicaValue 100Uses sample prices or unverified specs
from $189.00Sample
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Specs, side-by-side comparisons, and the lowest price on file for machines and grinders sold in the US. Scores come from published specifications, not from a lab or a sponsorship.
- Machines
- 14
- Grinders
- 11
- Retailers
- 15
- Paid placements
- 0 paid placements
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Best value
Semi-automatic and manual machines that give you the most spec-based quality per dollar on file.
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Breville · BES450 (unverified model code)
Breville BambinoValue 56Uses sample prices or unverified specs
from $349.00Sample
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Breville · BES500
Breville Bambino PlusValue 47Uses sample prices or unverified specs
from $499.00Sample
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Gaggia · Classic Pro E24
Gaggia Classic Pro E24Value 45Uses sample prices or unverified specs
from $459.00Sample
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Breville · BES870XL
Breville Barista ExpressValue 31Uses sample prices or unverified specs
from $729.00Sample
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Flair · 58 Plus 2
Flair 58 Plus 2Value 27
from $685.00Verified
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Breville · BES880 (unverified model code)
Breville Barista TouchValue 23Uses sample prices or unverified specs
from $999.00Sample
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Rancilio · Silvia
Rancilio SilviaValue 22Uses sample prices or unverified specs
from $949.00Sample
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Best for beginners
Machines whose published specs imply a shorter path to a decent first drink.
#1
De'Longhi
De'Longhi Magnifica StartBeginner 96
from $529.00Sample
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Philips · EP3221/40
Philips 3200 EP3221/40Beginner 96
from $579.00Sample
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Breville · BES880 (unverified model code)
Breville Barista TouchBeginner 74
from $999.00Sample
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Breville · BES500
Breville Bambino PlusBeginner 72
from $499.00Sample
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Breville · BES870XL
Breville Barista ExpressBeginner 69
from $729.00Sample
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Breville · BES450 (unverified model code)
Breville BambinoBeginner 58
from $349.00Sample
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Profitec · GO
Profitec GOBeginner 57
from $1,099.00Sample
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De'Longhi · EC685 (unverified model code)
De'Longhi DedicaBeginner 56
from $189.00Sample
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Best for lattes
Ranked on the milk-drinks score: auto frothers first, then steam wands that can keep up.
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Breville · BES500
Breville Bambino PlusMilk 90
from $499.00Sample
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Breville · BES880 (unverified model code)
Breville Barista TouchMilk 90
from $999.00Sample
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#3
Breville · BES920
Breville Dual BoilerMilk 84
from $1,599.95Verified
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#4
Rancilio · Silvia Pro X
Rancilio Silvia Pro XMilk 84
from $2,099.00Sample
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De'Longhi · EC685 (unverified model code)
De'Longhi DedicaMilk 70
from $189.00Sample
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Breville · BES450 (unverified model code)
Breville BambinoMilk 70
from $349.00Sample
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Breville · BES870XL
Breville Barista ExpressMilk 70
from $729.00Sample
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Philips · EP3221/40
Philips 3200 EP3221/40Milk 64
from $579.00Sample
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Scores you can read
Value, beginner friendly, milk drinks, espresso quality, and build. The formula is on the methodology page.
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Start with the buying guide
What changes between a pod machine, a Bambino, and a single-boiler 58 mm.