Espresso Machine Reviews

Reviews of the espresso machines we think are worth buying. Each one covers what you get, where it cuts corners, and how long it takes to pay for itself against what you spend at coffee shops.

Nine machines tracked, three reviewed so far

Street prices, re-checked daily. The reviewed ones are linked.

De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 Budget manual $100 Shop De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 on Amazon
CASABREWS CM5418 Budget starter $112 Shop CASABREWS CM5418 on Amazon
Nespresso Vertuo Pop+Reviewed Entry / Pod $165 Shop Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ on Amazon
Breville Bambino Plus Compact semi-auto $400 Shop Breville Bambino Plus on Amazon
Ninja Luxe Café Premier Mid prosumer $500 Shop Ninja Luxe Café Premier on Amazon
Breville Barista ExpressReviewed Enthusiast $500 Shop Breville Barista Express on Amazon
De'Longhi La Specialista Arte EvoReviewed Mid semi-auto $500 Shop De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo on Amazon
Gaggia Classic Pro Prosumer classic $549 Shop Gaggia Classic Pro on Amazon
De'Longhi Magnifica Evo Super-automatic $600 Shop De'Longhi Magnifica Evo on Amazon

Compare all nine on grinder, milk and learning curve →

Review · Enthusiast

Breville Barista Express

$500 · pays for itself in 3 months 4.5 / 5

A do-it-all bean-to-cup machine with an integrated grinder that pays for itself quickly for regular latte and cappuccino drinkers.

Review · Mid semi-auto

De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo

$500 · pays for itself in 3 months 4.5 / 5

A compact semi-automatic with a built-in grinder, a manual steam wand and a cold brew setting, giving a barista experience with a gentler learning curve than the most hands-on machines.

Review · Entry / Pod

Nespresso Vertuo Pop+

$165 · pays for itself in 1 month 4 / 5

A one-touch pod machine with a low upfront cost, traded against pricier pods and no built-in milk steaming.

Compare · All Tiers

Espresso machines by price

9 machines · $100–$600

See all nine machines side by side, then run your own numbers.