De'Longhi · EC685 (unverified model code)
De'Longhi DedicaValue 100Uses sample prices or unverified specs
from $189.00Sample
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.
Most prices are labeled sample snapshots. An Amazon price appears only after the Creators API returns one. A row marked Verified was read from a cited page. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Semi-automatic and manual machines that give you the most spec-based quality per dollar on file.
De'Longhi · EC685 (unverified model code)
De'Longhi DedicaValue 100Uses sample prices or unverified specs
from $189.00Sample
Breville · BES450 (unverified model code)
Breville BambinoValue 56Uses sample prices or unverified specs
from $349.00Sample
Breville · BES500
Breville Bambino PlusValue 47Uses sample prices or unverified specs
from $499.00Sample
Gaggia · Classic Pro E24
Gaggia Classic Pro E24Value 45Uses sample prices or unverified specs
from $459.00Sample
Breville · BES870XL
Breville Barista ExpressValue 31Uses sample prices or unverified specs
from $729.00Sample
Flair · 58 Plus 2
Flair 58 Plus 2Value 27
from $685.00Verified
Breville · BES880 (unverified model code)
Breville Barista TouchValue 23Uses sample prices or unverified specs
from $999.00Sample
Rancilio · Silvia
Rancilio SilviaValue 22Uses sample prices or unverified specs
from $949.00Sample
Machines whose published specs imply a shorter path to a decent first drink.
De'Longhi
De'Longhi Magnifica StartBeginner 96
from $529.00Sample
Philips · EP3221/40
Philips 3200 EP3221/40Beginner 96
from $579.00Sample
Breville · BES880 (unverified model code)
Breville Barista TouchBeginner 74
from $999.00Sample
Breville · BES500
Breville Bambino PlusBeginner 72
from $499.00Sample
Breville · BES870XL
Breville Barista ExpressBeginner 69
from $729.00Sample
Breville · BES450 (unverified model code)
Breville BambinoBeginner 58
from $349.00Sample
Profitec · GO
Profitec GOBeginner 57
from $1,099.00Sample
De'Longhi · EC685 (unverified model code)
De'Longhi DedicaBeginner 56
from $189.00Sample
Ranked on the milk-drinks score: auto frothers first, then steam wands that can keep up.
Breville · BES500
Breville Bambino PlusMilk 90
from $499.00Sample
Breville · BES880 (unverified model code)
Breville Barista TouchMilk 90
from $999.00Sample
Breville · BES920
Breville Dual BoilerMilk 84
from $1,599.95Verified
Rancilio · Silvia Pro X
Rancilio Silvia Pro XMilk 84
from $2,099.00Sample
De'Longhi · EC685 (unverified model code)
De'Longhi DedicaMilk 70
from $189.00Sample
Breville · BES450 (unverified model code)
Breville BambinoMilk 70
from $349.00Sample
Breville · BES870XL
Breville Barista ExpressMilk 70
from $729.00Sample
Philips · EP3221/40
Philips 3200 EP3221/40Milk 64
from $579.00Sample
Value, beginner friendly, milk drinks, espresso quality, and build. The formula is on the methodology page.
Amazon, Williams Sonoma, Best Buy, Target, Crate & Barrel, and specialty coffee shops. Affiliate IDs are added in config when you have them.
What changes between a pod machine, a Bambino, and a single-boiler 58 mm.