
Breville
Bambino Plus
Fast heat-up, easy for beginners; inconsistent shots, annoying cleaning.

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I’ve been with my Prima donna Deluxe S for 5+ years and this machine is a beast. I believe my cup logger has been in a 4k count last time I’ve checked. And it’s still running very strong. I do maintain it regularly, at least once a month but it’s totally worth it. I am planning to eventually upgrade and get a more modern one that would fit my updated kitchen design, so eyeing [this list at the moment](https://selji.com/most-reliable-delonghi-automatic-coffee-makers/), that mentions reliability as well, so hoping their quality hasn’t dropped.
My Prima Donna Deluxe has been a beast as well with regular maintenance. Pretty sure [the newer ones](https://selji.com/most-reliable-delonghi-automatic-coffee-makers/) might be similar and even a few quirks getting resolved based on reviews
We’ve got a Delonghi Prima Donna which makes excellent flat whites. We had a Jura before that which was just as good but the Delonghi has a removable brew group and easy internal access for cleaning. I believe Delonghi make the Jura mechanisms and those of some other top end brands.
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I looked at it. I ended up buying a DeLonghi super automatic instead. With the very convenient to use+clean milk carafe that comes with it for cappuccinos and milk-based drinks. I can't speak on the quality of espresso he makes. I've tried a few machines before buying mine and I was happy with the DeLonghi dinamica . Knowing then what I know now, and how much we enjoy and use the machine, I would have probably splurged and got a KitchenAid kf7. The big question is do you require a machine that makes milk-based drinks? Like cappuccino and lattes. Also looking after sales support. A lot of the gaskets o-rings, seals, etc. Will go after a few years of use. You want to make sure you get a machine that is easily serviceable by you or affordable to do by technician
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If you need push button coffee, the Delonghi B2C range is pretty solid. I’ve worked in coffee for 16 years and recently dropped the sage for DL Magnifica. Wife can make a coffee without giving me a job, quality is still decent enough for black brews & espresso.

Breville
Bambino Plus
Fast heat-up, easy for beginners; inconsistent shots, annoying cleaning.

Cafelat
Robot Series
Manual, durable, exceptional espresso; no milk, effort for multiple shots.

Gaggia
Classic Pro E24
Mod-friendly workhorse, great espresso with mods; weak steam, poor temp.

Lelit
Bianca
Precise flow control, dual boiler; long heat-up, average build quality.

DeLonghi
Stilosa Series
Budget-friendly, moddable; flimsy build, needs upgrades for good espresso.

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