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Last updated: 8 September 2026
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Kim Gilmour Kim Gilmour
Adrian Adrian

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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DeLonghi Rivelia EXAM440.55

Taste test score 90
Ease of use score 86
Milk frothing score 80
$1397
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DeLonghi ECAM23450S

Taste test score 90
Ease of use score 74
Milk frothing score 60
$1799
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Miele CM5300

Taste test score 90
Ease of use score 84
Milk frothing score 65
$1199
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81
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Jura E8 (EB) 15372 (older model)

Taste test score 80
Ease of use score 81
Milk frothing score 80
$2490
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81
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Jura Z10 (INTA) 15423

Taste test score 80
Ease of use score 88
Milk frothing score 80
$4850
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80
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DeLonghi Magnifica S ECAM 22.110.SB

Taste test score 85
Ease of use score 69
Milk frothing score 80
$849
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80
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Melitta Avanza Series 600 Type F 27 / 0-100

Taste test score 85
Ease of use score 80
Milk frothing score 70
$1099
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DeLonghi Dinamica Plus ECAM 370.95.T

Taste test score 80
Ease of use score 79
Milk frothing score 70
$1699
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Melitta CI Touch F630-102

Taste test score 75
Ease of use score 81
Milk frothing score 80
$1990
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DeLonghi Magnifica ECAM12.122

Taste test score 80
Ease of use score 71
Milk frothing score 80
$599
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DeLonghi Prima Donna Elite ECAM 650.55.MS

Taste test score 80
Ease of use score 78
Milk frothing score 70
$1999
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Melitta Caffeo Solo & Milk

Taste test score 80
Ease of use score 80
Milk frothing score 40
$1150
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Miele CM6160 MilkPerfection

Taste test score 75
Ease of use score 80
Milk frothing score 80
$2099
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Jura S8 (older model)

Taste test score 75
Ease of use score 74
Milk frothing score 70
$3250
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74
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Miele CM7500

Taste test score 80
Ease of use score 84
Milk frothing score 60
$2999
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DeLonghi Dinamica ECAM350.75.S

Taste test score 80
Ease of use score 76
Milk frothing score 70
$1699
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Jura S8 (INTA) 15443

Taste test score 80
Ease of use score 79
Milk frothing score 60
$3250
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Jura E8 (INTC) 15661

Taste test score 70
Ease of use score 81
Milk frothing score 80
$2650
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Melitta Caffeo Barista TS

Taste test score 70
Ease of use score 84
Milk frothing score 60
$2750
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Miele CM 6110

Taste test score 75
Ease of use score 85
Milk frothing score 60
$1399
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Miele CM7750

Taste test score 75
Ease of use score 84
Milk frothing score 65
$4199
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70
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Smeg Bean to Cup BCC02

Taste test score 65
Ease of use score 70
Milk frothing score 80
$1349
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Philips 4300 Series EP4346

Taste test score 70
Ease of use score 85
Milk frothing score 60
$1199
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DeLonghi Magnifica ESAM 03.110.S

Taste test score 65
Ease of use score 69
Milk frothing score 80
$999
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Melitta Caffeo CI

Taste test score 65
Ease of use score 83
Milk frothing score 60
$1990
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DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite ECAM650.75.MS

Taste test score 70
Ease of use score 79
Milk frothing score 65
$3599
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Miele CM6360 MilkPerfection

Taste test score 60
Ease of use score 81
Milk frothing score 80
$2499
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Melitta Purista Series 300

Taste test score 65
Ease of use score 79
Milk frothing score N/A
$1035
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DeLonghi Primadonna S DeLuxe ECAM26455M

Taste test score 70
Ease of use score 78
Milk frothing score 50
$2499
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Jura Impressa A9 Platinum

Taste test score 65
Ease of use score 84
Milk frothing score 70
$1990
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Gaggia Accademia RI9702/03

Taste test score 70
Ease of use score 77
Milk frothing score 50
$1999
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Jura ENA 8

Taste test score 70
Ease of use score 81
Milk frothing score 45
$2299
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Gaggia Velasca SUP047G

Taste test score 70
Ease of use score 71
Milk frothing score 45
$1299
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Miele CM6310

Taste test score 65
Ease of use score 85
Milk frothing score 60
$1599
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Jura E6

Taste test score 65
Ease of use score 80
Milk frothing score 65
$2099
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Miele CM6350

Taste test score 60
Ease of use score 82
Milk frothing score 65
$1799
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65
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Jura F9 Piano Black

Taste test score 65
Ease of use score 74
Milk frothing score 70
$2490
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Jura ENA Micro 90

Taste test score 65
Ease of use score 76
Milk frothing score 70
$1299
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Jura Z6 Alu

Taste test score 65
Ease of use score 77
Milk frothing score 65
$2990
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Gaggia Magenta Plus RI8700 (SUP 051W)

Taste test score 50
Ease of use score 84
Milk frothing score 80
$1599
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Gaggia Anima Deluxe SUP043P

Taste test score 60
Ease of use score 76
Milk frothing score 70
$1499
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DeLonghi ECAM 23.210.W

Taste test score 60
Ease of use score 70
Milk frothing score 80
$1149
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Jura Ena Micro 9

Taste test score 65
Ease of use score 73
Milk frothing score 50
$1350
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Philips 2200 Series EP2221

Taste test score 60
Ease of use score 79
Milk frothing score 60
$799
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Saeco Intelia Class Evo HD8752/94

Taste test score 60
Ease of use score 72
Milk frothing score 60
$799
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Gaggia Naviglio HD8749

Taste test score 60
Ease of use score 76
Milk frothing score 45
$1099
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Jura E8 (older model)

Taste test score 60
Ease of use score 80
Milk frothing score 50
$2390
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Philips 2200 Series LatteGo EP2231/40

Taste test score 55
Ease of use score 79
Milk frothing score 60
$899
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Jura Impressa A5 Platinum

Taste test score 55
Ease of use score 79
Milk frothing score 65
$1590
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Saeco Exprelia Evo HD8857/03

Taste test score 55
Ease of use score 79
Milk frothing score 50
$2499
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Miele CM 6300

Taste test score 50
Ease of use score 84
Milk frothing score 65
$1599
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Gaggia Cadorna Prestige

Taste test score 45
Ease of use score 71
Milk frothing score 70
$1899
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Saeco Intelia Class Met HD8752/25

Taste test score 55
Ease of use score 76
Milk frothing score 40
$899
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Saeco Royal OTC SUP060

Taste test score 40
Ease of use score 84
Milk frothing score 70
$2369
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Jura Ena Micro 1 Aroma +

Taste test score 45
Ease of use score 73
Milk frothing score 60
$1099
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Jura J90 Brilliant Silver

Taste test score 40
Ease of use score 75
Milk frothing score 65
$2990
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Jura Impressa F7 Platinum

Taste test score 50
Ease of use score 68
Milk frothing score 50
$1590
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Gaggia Milano Brera RI9305/01

Taste test score 45
Ease of use score 69
Milk frothing score 60
$990
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Gaggia Anima Prestige

Taste test score 40
Ease of use score 80
Milk frothing score 70
$1599
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Bosch VeroCafe LattePro TES50621RP

Taste test score 40
Ease of use score 76
Milk frothing score 50
$1399
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Kogan KACOFXXAUTC

Taste test score 5
Ease of use score 69
Milk frothing score 70
$379
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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.