Coffee machinesCoffee machine reviews
Machines reviewed from the spec sheet and from what independent reviewers and long-term owners report. Every review says who the machine suits, who should skip it and what it costs on Amazon.
- De'Longhi Magnifica S review: a dial and a steam wandA budget De'Longhi bean-to-cup machine that has been on sale for years, and some owners have kept theirs for a decade. It makes good black coffee once set up; milk is up to you.8 min read
- Philips 2300 LatteGo review: easy cappuccino, mild coffeePhilips's entry-level LatteGo machine makes cappuccino at a touch and cleans up in seconds. The price of that convenience is a milder shot than De'Longhi's.7 min read
- De'Longhi Rivelia review: two bean hoppers, one grinderA touchscreen bean-to-cup machine whose second bean hopper finally makes decaf in the evening practical. Reviewers rate its milk; owners have notes on the rest.7 min read
- Nespresso Vertuo Pop review: a cheap machine with dear capsulesA small one-button machine that makes a full mug of black coffee. The catch is that it only takes Nespresso's own Vertuo capsules, the most expensive capsule system we track.7 min read
- Sage Smart Grinder Pro review: the all-rounder that is showing its ageA burr grinder that covers espresso and cafetière from one dial, with a timer that doses for you. Reviewers still rate it as the easy choice, and also say newer grinders now beat it on espresso.7 min read
- Sage Barista Express review: the grinder is the catchAn espresso machine and a burr grinder in one stainless box. The machine half is hard to fault at the price; the grinder half is what owners eventually outgrow.8 min read
- Sage Bambino Plus review: the easiest way into milk drinksA 19.4cm-wide espresso machine that heats in 3 seconds and steams milk for you. The catch is that it does not grind, so budget for the grinder too.7 min read
- De'Longhi Dedica EC685 review: cheap, slim and forgivingDe'Longhi's slimmest espresso machine, built around pressurised baskets that forgive pre-ground coffee. How far that gets you, and when it is worth spending more.6 min read
