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Breville
79% positive of 1,403 users
Top Espresso Machines
Based on reviews from 4,298
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Models
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Brands
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DeLonghi
83% positive of 532 users
3
Profitec
85% positive of 321 users
4
Gaggia
78% positive of 452 users
5
Flair Espresso
83% positive of 223 users
6
ECM
86% positive of 131 users
7
Cafelat
93% positive of 95 users
8
Rancilio
80% positive of 224 users
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Lelit
79% positive of 154 users
10
La Marzocco
75% positive of 259 users
11
Jura
75% positive of 165 users
12
Quick Mill
77% positive of 81 users
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Pavoni
71% positive of 70 users
14
KitchenAid
83% positive of 69 users
15
Turin
92% positive of 37 users
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Ninja
78% positive of 78 users
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Ascaso
84% positive of 68 users
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CASABREWS
84% positive of 51 users
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Decent
90% positive of 41 users
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Gemilai
81% positive of 32 users
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Rocket Espresso Milano
71% positive of 66 users
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Hibrew
100% positive of 19 users
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Bezzera
84% positive of 32 users
24
LUCCA (Clive Coffee)
78% positive of 37 users
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Meraki
85% positive of 26 users
Rankings by Use Case
Top recommendations from others in the same boat
Best for Fast morning workflows
Top pick
Breville - Bambino PlusBusy professionals or parents who need high-quality caffeine quickly without a lengthy 'ritual.'
See rankings → Best for Hosting and entertaining
Top pick
ECM - Synchronika IIUsers who frequently make multiple drinks for guests or large families and need high throughput.
See rankings → Best for Light roast specialty coffee
Top pick
Flair Espresso - Flair 58 SeriesEnthusiasts who enjoy 'Third Wave' coffee and want to extract complex, fruity, and floral notes.
See rankings → Best for Long-term repairability
Top pick
Gaggia - Classic Pro E24'Buy It For Life' (BIFL) consumers who want a durable machine that can be maintained for decades.
See rankings → Best for Milk-based drinks
Top pick
Breville - Bambino PlusUsers who primarily drink lattes, cappuccinos, and flat whites and want cafe-standard microfoam.
See rankings → Best for Minimal effort brewing
Top pick
Breville - Bambino PlusUsers who want quality espresso with minimal manual effort — whether transitioning from pod machines, new to espresso, or simply uninterested in the barista hobby.
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