
Top rated Espresso machines
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1. De'Longhi Dedica
The DeLonghi Dedica, with a width of just 14.9 cm, turns even the smallest kitchen into an Italian coffee bar and transforms the user into a barista. The modern colors with trendy matte finishing and embossed Dedica logo highlight the unique Dedica design. With the combination of a professional milk frothing nozzle and an adjustable cup rest, cappuccinos, latte macchiatos, and other milk coffee specialties can be stylishly prepared at home in tall glasses.
Pro
- "Crema" (coffee foam) despite pre-ground coffee
- Compact, attractive design
- Super coffee machine, small and practical for cleaning and descaling
Contra
- Runs. Water constantly runs out from under the machine as soon as you switch it on
- Sieve support for pads (component C4) not available
- You must wait after using the steam outlet. Otherwise the heat will burn the coffee.

2. Sage the Barista Pro
Sage Barista Pro Espresso Machine Silver
Professional espresso machine in silver. The Barista Pro espresso machine allows you to easily prepare barista-quality coffee in your own kitchen in no time. The LC display on the front shows all important information and settings, which you can conveniently control with the buttons below. The integrated grinder delivers the right amount of coffee grounds, ranging from 19 g to 22 g depending on the type of coffee, for a perfect aroma. Thanks to the built-in steam wand, you can also create latte specialties with milk foam. The ThermoJet heating system reaches the ideal extraction temperature in just three seconds, so you won't have to wait for your favorite coffee.
Milk frothing wand: The powerful milk frothing wand ensures particularly easy preparation of wonderfully airy milk foam and hot milk. This way, you can achieve the perfect cappuccino, latte macchiato, or one of many other coffee specialties.
Dimensions:
- Dimensions: 35.4 cm (W) x 41 cm (H) x 40.6 cm (D)
- Depth: 40.6 cm
- Width: 35.4 cm
- Pump pressure: 9 bar
- Height: 41 cm
- Weight: 9.08 kg
Varieties:
- Coffee type: Coffee beans, ground coffee
- Beverage type: Espresso, hot beverages
- Milk frothing wand: Yes
- Number of grinders: 1
Additional information:
- Color: Silver
- Material: Stainless steel
- Water tank: 2 l
- Power supply: Mains operation
- Power consumption in operation: 1600 W
- Energy efficiency class: A+
- Manufacturer: Sage
- Manufacturer number: SES878BSS4QEU1
- Manufacturer warranty: 24 months
Scope of delivery:
- Barista Pro espresso machine
- Single and double wall filter baskets for 1 and 2 cups
- Razor precision dosing tool
- 480 ml stainless steel milk jug
- Cleaning kit
- Water filter.
Pro
- Simple operation
- Beautiful design, practical
- good coffee
Contra
- The portafilter is a little small, but you can still work well with it
- Ground coffee does not slide into the sieve very well (can fall off)
- Small cups difficult to place

3. Sage the Barista Express
Prepare delicious espresso in under a minute. With the Barista Express, you can grind the beans fresh before extracting the espresso. Choose between a single or double espresso, as well as manual or automatic operation - for authentic coffee enjoyment anytime. The built-in conical grinder grinds at the push of a button, delivering the right amount of coffee grounds directly into the portafilter. The digital temperature control (PID) ensures water is at the perfect temperature, allowing for optimal espresso extraction. With the milk frother, you can manually create the perfect milk foam, enhancing the flavor of the coffee and making it ideal for latte art. Simple and intuitive - find the right grind size regardless of the type of beans chosen. Grind coffee beans directly into the espresso portafilter. Single or double espresso. Customizable grinder with manual settings included.
Pro
- Relatively compact
- Very good coffee if you adjust the grind to taste
- Good workmanship
Contra
- Very loud
- Coffee is ground (much) too finely, even at the coarsest setting
- Steam nozzle should have more power

4. De'Longhi La Specialista Arte
The La Specialista Arte offers an exciting experience and an appealing look. The machine comes with a range of tools that allow you to fully enjoy the barista experience at home. La Specialista Arte is equipped with a complete barista kit: a professional tamper, a tamping mat, a dosing and tampering guide, a milk jug, and single-walled filters in two sizes. The dosing and tampering guide enables smooth operation while grinding and leads to precise and even tamping. Perfection lies in the details, with charming accents in a sleek, matte finish and a minimalist design that enhances comfort and usability. An intuitive control panel with three functions ensures easy, instant enjoyment. With the My LatteArt system, users can create and personalize all milk beverages themselves. Crafting the perfect milk texture becomes a morning ritual.
Pro
- Always freshly ground coffee.
- High-quality design
- Simple operation
Contra
- Grinder cannot be removed for cleaning
- Pressure display without unit
- German plug, supplied coupling to CH.

5. Sage the Barista Express Impress
Prepare Third Wave specialty coffee from bean to espresso at home in less than a minute. This unique combination allows for perfect dosing and precise tamping, leaving less coffee grounds on the machine and the countertop.
Pro
- Makes very tasty coffee after a little trial and error and fine-tuning
- Simple operation
- Easy cleaning
Contra
- The amount of water for a large coffee is limited
- No water level indicator or timely switch-off
- No coffee level indicator or timely switch-off

6. De'Longhi La Specialista Prestigio
Have you always wanted to make the best coffee at home like a barista? Then the La Specialista is just right for you. This traditional coffee machine, with its beautiful stainless steel design, is perfect for espresso lovers who want to prepare their coffee effortlessly by hand. This manual coffee machine features a water tank and a built-in tamper that keeps your kitchen nice and clean. The grinder has 6 settings from fine to coarse, as well as built-in sensors that automatically adjust the grinding time for the perfect dose. With the hot water rinse button, you can preheat the filter holder and glass cup while also cleaning them. The best part is that this coffee machine uses 2 separate heating systems for brewing espresso and steaming milk, eliminating any waiting time between coffee and milk preparation. The La Specialista comes with 3 preset recipes - Espresso, Americano, and Coffee. Or create your own with the "My" button. Start preparing your drink by preheating the portafilter (and its pressurized basket) for better results. Attach the portafilter under the grinder and grind the beans to your desired size. Tamp the beans firmly with the built-in tamper and be amazed.

De'Longhi La Specialista Prestigio
7. Lelit Mara PL62X
The Mara PL62X by Lelit impresses with its new technology in temperature stability within a dual boiler system. The specially regulated dual boiler system allows for brewing an espresso at the same perfect temperature as a single boiler machine, while steam is readily available at the same time.
Pro
- Very quiet (my Nespresso is twice as loud)
- Good workmanship
- Design / Optics
Contra
- Long heat-up time
- Somewhat small water tank
- Long switch-on time of approx. 16 minutes in the morning (with residual heat 7-9 min restart time)

8. Sage the Barista Touch
Enjoy barista-quality coffee in the comfort of your own home. The automatic milk frother allows you to adjust the temperature and texture of the milk to your personal taste. The barista-quality microfoam enhances the flavor of the coffee even further and is perfect for latte art. The digital temperature control (PID) delivers water at the perfect temperature, ensuring optimal espresso extraction. The integrated conical grinder with dosing control grinds at the push of a button, providing the right amount of coffee for maximum flavor. The intuitive touchscreen display simplifies the preparation process - grinding, brewing, and frothing milk. You can individually adjust the strength of the coffee, as well as the milk texture and temperature. You can then save your settings under your name. The innovative ThermoJet heating system reaches the ideal extraction temperature in just 3 seconds. Now you can enjoy your best coffee without any waiting time. The innovative grinder allows every home barista to grind directly into the espresso portafilter.
Pro
- beautiful design
- Great workmanship
- Automatic milk frother
Contra
- You need to know about espresso extraction
- Operating instructions kept very simple. More tips would be helpful
- somewhat expensive

9. De'Longhi La Specialista Opera
Sensor grinding technology
Consistent dose for a single or double espresso with a precise grinder. A total of 15 grinding levels and a bean container capacity of 250 g.
Cold extraction technology
Cold extraction technology brings two new recipes to La Specialista Nuova. A café-quality cold brew in less than 5 minutes and the exclusive Espresso Cool recipe with a unique mouthfeel and a smooth, creamy texture.
My LatteArt milk frother
Velvety, silky smooth and virtually air-free. The perfect frother for creating creamy and delicious latte art creations. The micro-foam texture and temperature are the two elements that play a key role in achieving the desired result.
La Specialista Opera offers the barista feeling at home and provides consumers with a consistently high-quality coffee experience.
From Dynamic Preinfusion Technology to five predefined recipes, every function of La Specialista Opera has been carefully designed to optimise coffee and milk preparation at home. From optimising the enjoyment of each bean type to experimenting with milk creations, it allows coffee lovers to effortlessly create perfect coffee with every cup.
The housing is made from a combination of metal and plastic. The load-bearing and visible elements are metal (chrome, stainless steel), while certain panelling and functional parts are made of high-quality plastic so that they can be removed and cleaned in the dishwasher.
Pro
- super coffee
- Simple operation
- Beautiful design
Contra
- Should have two grinders so that you have different beans for espresso and normal coffee
- Nothing to date
- Coffee bean container cannot be removed

10. Lelit Anna
The Lelit PL41TEM features a PID control system that allows for precise regulation of the boiler water temperature. Instead of a fixed thermostat, the PL41TEM enables not only individual but also accurate temperature adjustments. Additionally, the Lelit PL41TEM has stable stainless steel toggle switches compared to its version without PID, and the steam wand is adjustable in all directions. The Lelit PL41TEM is characterized by very solid workmanship in a stainless steel housing. It offers an excellent price-performance ratio and a quick heating time of just a few minutes.
Pro
- Beautiful design
- Easy to operate
- Easy to use, delicious espresso totally chic part
Contra
- The water tank takes some getting used to.
- Bad coffee
