Espresso Machines
Manual, semi-automatic, and automatic machines for brewing espresso at home.
9 products
Flair Espresso
58 Plus 2
A fully manual, non-electric lever espresso machine with a 58mm portafilter and an integrated preheat controller.
- Machine type
- Manual
- Built-in grinder
- No
- Water tank capacity
- 0.09 L
Breville
Bambino Plus
A compact espresso machine with hands-free automatic milk texturing and a fast-heating ThermoJet system.
- Machine type
- Automatic
- Built-in grinder
- No
- Water tank capacity
- 1.89 L
- Width
- 7.4 in
Breville
Barista Express
A semi-automatic espresso machine with an integrated conical burr grinder and a Thermocoil heating system.
- Machine type
- Semi-Automatic
- Built-in grinder
- Yes
- Water tank capacity
- 1.98 L
- Width
- 15.9 in
Gaggia
Classic Pro E24
A semi-automatic espresso machine with a single lead-free brass boiler and a commercial-style steam wand.
- Machine type
- Semi-Automatic
- Built-in grinder
- No
- Boiler / heating system
- Single Boiler
- Water tank capacity
- 2.13 L
De'Longhi
Dedica Deluxe
A slim semi-automatic espresso machine with a Thermoblock heating system, built for narrow counters.
- Machine type
- Semi-Automatic
- Built-in grinder
- No
- Boiler / heating system
- Thermoblock
- Water tank capacity
- 1.1 L
Breville
Dual Boiler
A semi-automatic espresso machine with separate espresso and steam boilers, allowing simultaneous extraction and steaming.
- Machine type
- Semi-Automatic
- Built-in grinder
- No
- Boiler / heating system
- Dual Boiler
- Water tank capacity
- 2.48 L
De'Longhi
La Specialista Arte Evo
A semi-automatic espresso machine with an integrated conical burr grinder and De'Longhi's Cold Extraction Technology for cold brew.
- Machine type
- Semi-Automatic
- Built-in grinder
- Yes
- Water tank capacity
- 1.7 L
- Width
- 14.4 in
De'Longhi
Magnifica Duo
A super-automatic, bean-to-cup espresso machine with a built-in grinder and automated hot and cold milk frothing.
- Machine type
- Super-Automatic
- Built-in grinder
- Yes
- Water tank capacity
- 1.8 L
Rancilio
Silvia
A semi-automatic espresso machine with a single brass boiler and commercial-grade components in a compact frame.
- Machine type
- Semi-Automatic
- Built-in grinder
- No
- Boiler / heating system
- Single Boiler
- Water tank capacity
- 2 L
What to know before comparing espresso machines
A few things are worth understanding before comparing espresso machines side-by-side.
Built-in grinder vs. separate grinder: a machine with an integrated grinder is one less appliance to buy and find counter space for, but a dedicated separate grinder is usually more consistent and easier to upgrade on its own.
Boiler and heating systems vary by design: a single boiler must switch between brewing and steaming, while a dual-boiler machine can do both at once. Thermoblock- and coil-style heating systems (used under different brand names) heat up faster but generally can't match a boiler's thermal stability.
Semi-automatic vs. automatic vs. super-automatic: semi-automatic machines require the most hands-on technique — grinding, tamping, and timing the shot — but give the most control. Automatic machines simplify steps like milk texturing. Super-automatic (bean-to-cup) machines handle grinding, dosing, and extraction with one touch, trading manual control for convenience.
Counter space and water tank size matter for daily use, not just at purchase — a narrower machine or a larger water tank can matter more day-to-day than a spec sheet suggests.
Milk steaming: some machines automate milk texturing, others rely entirely on manual steam-wand technique. Neither is strictly better — it depends on how hands-on you want the process to be.