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Last updated: 18 November 2025
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Automatic coffee machines grind the beans freshly each time and make the espresso all at the press of a button. But despite their relatively high prices, not all coffee machines make a great espresso – and our testing shows that the best machines are not always the most expensive models.

Our experts put coffee machines through their paces in a lab setting to find the ones that:

  • perform best in a blind taste test
  • are the easiest to use and clean
  • are best for milk frothing and temperature consistency, cup after cup.

We’ve also partnered with Shop Ethical on this update to show the rating the Ethical Consumer Group gives to each company.

This review covers automatic espresso machines only, as opposed to capsule machines or manual/semi-automatic coffee machines. To see how those machines perform, look at our home espresso coffee machine reviews.

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Jura E6
66

Jura E6

Taste test score 65
Ease of use score 80
Milk frothing score 65
$2099
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Jura Z6 Alu
65
Discontinued

Jura Z6 Alu

Taste test score 65
Ease of use score 77
Milk frothing score 65
$2990
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Kim Gilmour

Kim Gilmour is a Senior project officer. She manages a range of product tests such as coffee machines, stick vacuums, bassinets, high chairs and ovens, which are all tested in our in-house labs. Kim’s work gives people access to robust, independent advice and helps consumers make informed decisions about their purchases. Her work also helps to keep manufacturers in check, by regularly exposing product flaws which can result in better and safer products.  Prior to CHOICE, Kim spent 16 years working as a technology journalist in Sydney and London. With several years as a senior researcher/writer at our UK sister organisation, Which?. Kim has authored how-to technology books such as Spotify for Dummies and Digital Photography for the Older and Wiser.  Kim has a Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Journalism) from Charles Sturt University. Find Kim on LinkedIn.

Kim Gilmour is a Senior project officer. She manages a range of product tests such as coffee machines, stick vacuums, bassinets, high chairs and ovens, which are all tested in our in-house labs. Kim’s work gives people access to robust, independent advice and helps consumers make informed decisions about their purchases. Her work also helps to keep manufacturers in check, by regularly exposing product flaws which can result in better and safer products.  Prior to CHOICE, Kim spent 16 years working as a technology journalist in Sydney and London. With several years as a senior researcher/writer at our UK sister organisation, Which?. Kim has authored how-to technology books such as Spotify for Dummies and Digital Photography for the Older and Wiser.  Kim has a Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Journalism) from Charles Sturt University. Find Kim on LinkedIn.

Adrian

Adrian Lini tests home appliances in the CHOICE labs, from espresso machines and kettles to vacuums, lawnmowers, pressure cleaners and more. Adrian studied Agricultural Science at the University of Sydney, focusing on plant genomics and molecular lab work. Adrian applies his love for the scientific method at CHOICE by using a hands-on approach to analyse a large range of products. His role provides critical information to help people buy goods that are worth their price tag.

Adrian Lini tests home appliances in the CHOICE labs, from espresso machines and kettles to vacuums, lawnmowers, pressure cleaners and more. Adrian studied Agricultural Science at the University of Sydney, focusing on plant genomics and molecular lab work. Adrian applies his love for the scientific method at CHOICE by using a hands-on approach to analyse a large range of products. His role provides critical information to help people buy goods that are worth their price tag.