For coffee drinkers in the US · 140 machines compared
Put any two machines side by side. We line up every spec that changes what ends up in your cup, and show which one wins for the way you drink coffee.
The type of machine matters more than the brand. Pick the one that sounds like your mornings.
Most popular · 96 machines
Lattes and flat whites, made by hand
Semi-automatic with a steam wand. You grind, tamp and froth. Best taste for the money, takes a week to learn.
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22 machines
Push a button, get a cappuccino
Super-automatic. Beans in, drink out, often milk included.
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19 machines
Zero mess, zero learning
Capsule machines. Fastest cup, highest cost per cup.
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Scored on 17 specs that change taste and daily use. Specs checked against the manufacturer’s own site where it lists them.
Full ranking of 140| # | Machine | Grinder | Milk | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Breville Barista TouchSemi-automatic |
Yes | Auto steam wand | $$$ | 75 |
| 2 |  Breville Barista Express ImpressSemi-automatic |
Yes | Steam wand | $$$ | 72 |
| 3 |  Breville Barista ProSemi-automatic |
Yes | Steam wand | $$$ | 71 |
| 4 |  Breville Barista ExpressSemi-automatic |
Yes | Steam wand | $$$ | 67 |
| 5 |  XIXUBX EM910Semi-automatic |
Yes | Steam wand | $ | 67 |
| 6 |  Chefman Crema DeluxeSemi-automatic |
Yes | Steam wand | $$ | 64 |
Price classes: $ under $200 · $$ under $500 · $$$ under $1,000 · $$$$ over $1,000. Exact prices on Amazon.
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All buying guidesEach spec on a machine’s page links to where it is stated: the manufacturer’s site first, the Amazon listing second. If neither says, we write “Not stated” instead of guessing.