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Best espresso machines with automatic milk frothing

Machines that froth the milk for you, either with a milk system that pours the whole drink or a steam wand that stops by itself.

Updated October 16, 2026 · Ranked by our 0 to 100 score · No paid placements

  1. 1

    Breville Barista Touch

    Semi-automatic GrinderAuto steam wand$$$

    Stands out for: PID temperature control, hot water outlet, pre-infusion, built-in grinder

    74 Check price All specs
  2. 2

    Breville Barista Touch Impress

    Semi-automatic GrinderAuto steam wand$$$$

    Stands out for: more one-touch drinks (13 vs. 5 avg.), built-in grinder, heats up faster (3 s vs. 25 s avg.), more grind settings (30 vs. 25 avg.)

    59 Check price All specs
  3. 3

    Breville Bambino Plus

    Semi-automatic Auto steam wand$$

    Stands out for: PID temperature control, pre-infusion, heats up faster (3 s vs. 25 s avg.)

    58 Check price All specs
  4. 4

    De'Longhi La Specialista Touch EC9455M

    Semi-automatic GrinderAuto steam wand$$$

    Lowest price in the last 12 months right now

    Stands out for: adjustable brew temperature, hot water outlet, pre-infusion, built-in grinder

    56 Check price All specs
  5. 5

    Breville Bambino Plus with Baratza Encore ESP

    Semi-automatic Auto steam wand$$$

    Stands out for: pre-infusion, heats up faster (3 s vs. 25 s avg.), more grind settings (40 vs. 25 avg.)

    50 Check price All specs
  6. 6

    Ninja Luxe Café Pro ES701

    Semi-automatic GrinderAuto steam wand$$$

    Stands out for: hot water outlet, built-in grinder, bigger water tank (70 oz vs. 57 oz avg.)

    49 Check price All specs
  7. 7

    Ninja Luxe Café Premier ES601

    Semi-automatic GrinderAuto steam wand$$$

    Stands out for: built-in grinder, bigger water tank (70 oz vs. 57 oz avg.)

    48 Check price All specs
  8. 8

    Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus ES351

    Semi-automatic GrinderAuto steam wand$$

    Stands out for: built-in grinder

    42 Check price All specs
  9. 9

    De'Longhi Dedica Maestro Plus EC950M

    Semi-automatic Auto steam wand$$

    Stands out for: adjustable brew temperature, pre-infusion

    42 Check price All specs
  10. 10

    MAttinata CM1833L

    Semi-automatic Auto milk$

    Lowest price in the last 12 months right now

    Stands out for: dual boiler, adjustable brew temperature, PID temperature control, pre-infusion

    55 Check price All specs
Torn between the top two? Breville Barista Touch vs Breville Barista Touch Impress, every spec side by side.Compare them

What to look for

  • 33 machines, average score 46 out of 100
  • 23 of 33 with built-in grinder
  • 3 of 33 with PID temperature control
  • 33 of 33 with automatic milk frothing
  • Milk system or auto wandA milk system makes the entire drink. An automatic steam wand still needs you to hold the pitcher but gets the temperature right.
  • CleaningMilk systems need a rinse after each drink and a deeper clean every week. Check that the parts go in the dishwasher.
  • Plant milkMost systems handle oat milk. Results with almond or soy milk vary more.

Questions

What is the best espresso machine with automatic milk frothing?

The Breville Barista Touch. It scores 74 out of 100, the highest of the 33 machines with automatic milk frothing we compare. Its biggest strength: pid temperature control, only 19% of the machines we compare have this.

Which machines come close?

The Breville Barista Touch Impress with 59 points and the Breville Bambino Plus with 58. Compare any two of them side by side to see where they differ.

How do you score the machines?

From up to 17 specs that change taste and daily use, such as grinder, heating system, temperature control and milk frothing, plus how well the machine sells on Amazon. Specs come from the manufacturer first and the Amazon listing second. Commissions never change a score.

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