Sage Barista Express
An all-in-one machine: grind, dose, tamp and steam on one countertop footprint. It is the classic first 'serious' espresso machine for a reason.
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Our quick picks
Sage Bambino Plus
Tiny footprint, heats up in seconds, and the automatic steam wand textures milk for you. Pair it with a decent grinder or pre-ground coffee.
Gaggia Classic Evo Pro
A long-running Italian design with a commercial-size portafilter and a huge community of owners and upgrade parts.
De'Longhi Dedica
About 15 cm wide, so it fits where nothing else will. Simple controls and quick heat-up make it a friendly starter machine.
De'Longhi Stilosa
A no-frills entry machine with a manual frother. It will not win awards for precision, but it gets you started cheaply.
Philips 3200 LatteGo
Load beans and milk, press a button. The two-part LatteGo milk system has no tubes, which makes it one of the easier super-automatics to clean.
Sage Barista Pro
A step up from the Barista Express: the same grind-and-brew concept with a fast-heating ThermoJet system and an LCD that shows grind setting and shot time.
Sage Barista Touch
A touchscreen walks you through each drink, and the automatic steam wand textures milk for you. It sits between a manual machine and a super-automatic.
De'Longhi La Specialista Arte
A compact grind-and-brew machine with a built-in burr grinder, a manual steam wand and a few preset recipes to help beginners.
Ninja Luxe Café Premier
One machine for espresso, filter coffee and cold brew, with a built-in grinder, built-in scale for dosing, and assisted tamping.
Rancilio Silvia
A heavy, simple Italian machine built from commercial-grade parts, with a 58 mm portafilter and a powerful steam wand.
Casabrews CM5418
A compact, low-cost machine with a stainless look, a built-in pressure gauge and a steam wand for milk drinks.
Sage Barista Express Impress
The Barista Express with an assisted tamping system: one lever tamps the coffee for you, which removes the messiest part of learning espresso.
Sage Bambino
The simpler sibling of the Bambino Plus: the same fast ThermoJet heat-up and 54 mm portafilter, with a manual steam wand and a smaller footprint.
Sage Dual Boiler
Two boilers let you pull a shot and steam milk at the same time, with PID temperature control and a 58 mm portafilter.
Sage Barista Touch Impress
Combines the touchscreen and automatic milk of the Barista Touch with the Impress assisted tamping system.
De'Longhi Magnifica Evo
A popular bean-to-cup machine that grinds, brews and froths milk automatically with its LatteCrema carafe.
De'Longhi Dedica Arte
The slim Dedica design with a proper steam wand for microfoam instead of the basic frother.
Philips 2200 LatteGo
The entry model of the Philips LatteGo range: three drinks plus hot water, a ceramic grinder and a two-part milk system that rinses clean in seconds.
Jura E8
A premium Swiss bean-to-cup machine with 17 one-touch specialties, a built-in grinder and an automatic milk system.
Gaggia Brera
A compact Italian bean-to-cup machine with front access to the water tank and grounds drawer, a ceramic grinder and a Pannarello steam wand.
Smeg ECF01
A 1950s-style espresso machine in many colors, with a thermoblock heater, a 15-bar pump and a steam wand with a cappuccino attachment.
De'Longhi Rivelia
A bean-to-cup machine with two swappable bean containers, a color touchscreen and the LatteCrema Hot milk system.
Side-by-side comparison
| Machine | Type | Grinder | Milk | Price tier* | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best overallSage Barista ExpressSES875 | Semi-automatic with built-in grinder | Yes, conical burr | Manual steam wand | Premium | Beginners who want café-style espresso without buying a separate grinder | See on Amazon |
| Best for lattesSage Bambino PlusSES500 | Semi-automatic (no grinder) | No | Automatic steam wand (set temp and texture) | Mid-range | Latte and cappuccino drinkers with limited counter space | See on Amazon |
| Best for enthusiastsGaggia Classic Evo ProRI9380 | Semi-automatic (no grinder) | No | Commercial-style steam wand | Mid-range | Hobbyists who want a durable, upgradeable machine | See on Amazon |
| Best slim designDe'Longhi DedicaEC685 | Semi-automatic (no grinder) | No | Manual frother | Budget | Small kitchens and first-time buyers on a budget | See on Amazon |
| Best budgetDe'Longhi StilosaEC230 | Semi-automatic (no grinder) | No | Manual frother | Budget | Trying home espresso for the lowest cost | See on Amazon |
| Best push-buttonPhilips 3200 LatteGoEP3246 | Super-automatic (bean to cup) | Yes, ceramic burr | LatteGo automatic milk system | Premium | People who want espresso and lattes at the touch of a button | See on Amazon |
| Best upgrade all-in-oneSage Barista ProSES878 | Semi-automatic with built-in grinder | Yes, conical burr | Manual steam wand | Premium | Buyers who like the Barista Express idea but want faster heat-up and a digital display | See on Amazon |
| Best touchscreenSage Barista TouchSES880 | Semi-automatic with built-in grinder | Yes, conical burr | Automatic steam wand (set temp and texture) | Premium | People who want café drinks with guided, touchscreen controls | See on Amazon |
| Best mid-range grinder comboDe'Longhi La Specialista ArteEC9155 | Semi-automatic with built-in grinder | Yes, conical burr | Manual steam wand | Mid-range | Beginners who want a built-in grinder for less than the Sage all-in-ones | See on Amazon |
| Best 3-in-1Ninja Luxe Café PremierES601UK | Semi-automatic with grinder (espresso, filter coffee and cold brew) | Yes, conical burr | Hands-free frothing system | Premium | Households that drink espresso, regular filter coffee and cold brew | See on Amazon |
| Best built to lastRancilio SilviaV6 | Semi-automatic (no grinder) | No | Commercial-style steam wand | Premium | Enthusiasts who want a sturdy, commercial-grade single boiler machine | See on Amazon |
| Best budget with gaugeCasabrews CM5418CM5418 | Semi-automatic (no grinder) | No | Manual steam wand | Budget | Budget buyers who want a steam wand and a pressure gauge | See on Amazon |
| Easiest all-in-oneSage Barista Express ImpressSES876 | Semi-automatic with built-in grinder | Yes, conical burr | Manual steam wand | Premium | Beginners who want an all-in-one machine that helps with dosing and tamping | See on Amazon |
| Smallest real steam wandSage BambinoSES450 | Semi-automatic (no grinder) | No | Manual steam wand | Budget | People who want fast heat-up and a real steam wand in a very small machine | See on Amazon |
| Brew and steam at onceSage Dual BoilerSES920 | Semi-automatic dual boiler (no grinder) | No | Manual steam wand (separate steam boiler) | Premium | Enthusiasts who make several milk drinks in a row and want precise temperature control | See on Amazon |
| Most guided all-in-oneSage Barista Touch ImpressSES881 | Semi-automatic with built-in grinder | Yes, conical burr | Automatic steam wand (set temp and texture) | Premium | People who want café drinks with step-by-step guidance and hands-free milk | See on Amazon |
| Bean-to-cup with milk carafeDe'Longhi Magnifica EvoECAM290.61 | Super-automatic (bean to cup) | Yes, conical steel burr | LatteCrema automatic milk carafe | Mid-range | Households that want one-touch cappuccinos and lattes without a premium budget | See on Amazon |
| Slim machine for latte artDe'Longhi Dedica ArteEC885 | Semi-automatic (no grinder) | No | Manual steam wand | Budget | Small kitchens where you still want to learn latte art | See on Amazon |
| Simplest bean-to-cupPhilips 2200 LatteGoEP2230 | Super-automatic (bean to cup) | Yes, ceramic burr | LatteGo automatic milk system | Mid-range | Anyone who wants espresso, coffee and cappuccino at one touch, with easy cleaning | See on Amazon |
| Premium one-touchJura E8E8 | Super-automatic (bean to cup) | Yes, built-in burr grinder | Automatic milk system (milk pipe) | Premium | Busy households that want many one-touch specialties and premium build quality | See on Amazon |
| Compact bean-to-cupGaggia BreraRI9305 | Super-automatic (bean to cup) | Yes, ceramic burr | Pannarello steam wand | Mid-range | Small kitchens that want bean-to-cup convenience with a classic steam wand | See on Amazon |
| Retro design pickSmeg ECF01ECF01 | Semi-automatic (no grinder) | No | Steam wand with cappuccino attachment | Mid-range | Style-conscious buyers who want a simple machine that matches a retro kitchen | See on Amazon |
| Two bean hoppersDe'Longhi RiveliaEXAM440.55 | Super-automatic (bean to cup) | Yes, with two swappable bean containers | LatteCrema Hot automatic milk carafe | Premium | Homes where people want different beans, such as regular and decaf | See on Amazon |
*Price tier is a rough guide (Budget, Mid-range, Premium). Click through for today's price on Amazon.
Sizes and specs side by side
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| Machine | Width × depth × height | Weight | Water tank | Portafilter | 📏 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sage Barista Express | 32 × 34 × 40 cm ⓘ | 10.4 kg | 2 L | 54 mm | |
| Sage Bambino Plus | 19.5 × 30 × 32 cm ⓘ | 5 kg | 1.9 L | 54 mm | |
| Gaggia Classic Evo Pro | 23 × 24 × 38 cm ⓘ | 8 kg | 2.1 L | 58 mm | |
| De'Longhi Dedica | 15 × 33 × 30.5 cm ⓘ | 4.2 kg | 1.1 L | 51 mm | |
| De'Longhi Stilosa | 20.5 × 34.5 × 28.5 cm ⓘ | 4.3 kg | 1 L | 51 mm | |
| Philips 3200 LatteGo | 24.5 × 37 × 43 cm ⓘ | 8 kg | 1.8 L | Not published | |
| Sage Barista Pro | 35 × 41 × 41 cm ⓘ | 9.1 kg | 2 L | 54 mm | |
| Sage Barista Touch | 32 × 32 × 41 cm ⓘ | 9.4 kg | 2 L | 54 mm | |
| De'Longhi La Specialista Arte | 27.5 × 36.5 × 40 cm ⓘ | Not published | 1.5 L | 51 mm | |
| Ninja Luxe Café Premier | 33 × 34 × 37 cm ⓘ | 11.6 kg | 2 L | Not published | |
| Rancilio Silvia | 23.5 × 29 × 35 cm ⓘ | Not published | 2 L | 58 mm | |
| Casabrews CM5418 | 15 × 30.5 × 31 cm ⓘ | 3.9 kg | 1 L | 51 mm | |
| Sage Barista Express Impress | 31 × 31 × 41.5 cm ⓘ | 11.1 kg | 2 L | 54 mm | |
| Sage Bambino | 19.7 × 32.4 × 31.8 cm ⓘ | Not published | 1.4 L | 54 mm | |
| Sage Dual Boiler | 41.3 × 38.1 × 38.1 cm ⓘ | 13.6 kg | 2.5 L | 58 mm | |
| Sage Barista Touch Impress | 36 × 33 × 42 cm ⓘ | 10.5 kg | 2.1 L | 54 mm | |
| De'Longhi Magnifica Evo | 24 × 44 × 36 cm ⓘ | 9.6 kg | 1.8 L | Not published | |
| De'Longhi Dedica Arte | 15 × 33 × 31 cm ⓘ | 3.9 kg | 1.1 L | 51 mm | |
| Philips 2200 LatteGo | 24.6 × 37.1 × 43.3 cm ⓘ | 8 kg | 1.8 L | Not published | |
| Jura E8 | 28 × 44.6 × 35.1 cm ⓘ | 9.6 kg | 1.9 L | Not published | |
| Gaggia Brera | 25.4 × 44.5 × 31.5 cm ⓘ | 8.2 kg | 1.2 L | Not published | |
| Smeg ECF01 | 15.2 × 33 × 30.5 cm ⓘ | 5 kg | 1 L | Not published | |
| De'Longhi Rivelia | 24.5 × 43 × 39 cm ⓘ | 9.7 kg | 1.4 L | Not published |
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