Brands We Test

Ninja entered the espresso market with feature-packed machines that bring barista assistance and dual-use brewing to mainstream kitchens.

The Italian design icon. Smeg espresso machines pair retro 50s styling with compact, easy-to-use internals.

A value-focused brand known for compact 20-bar semi-automatic machines that punch above their price.

Budget-friendly espresso makers aimed at first-time home baristas who want real pressure without the premium price tag.

Philips dominates the super-automatic segment with the LatteGo line — one-touch espresso and milk drinks with minimal cleanup.

The American kitchen stalwart brings its metal build quality to semi-automatic espresso machines that match its iconic stand mixers.

A budget-focused brand offering entry-level espresso machines with automatic milk frothing systems for buyers who want one-touch lattes without the learning curve.

A Shenzhen-based DTC brand that launched via Kickstarter, combining dual boilers, grind-by-weight, stop-by-weight, and RFID bean recognition in a single machine under $2,000.

The Italian giant of home espresso. De'Longhi covers nearly every price tier, from entry-level steam machines to semi-automatics with built-in grinders to fully automatic bean-to-cup machines.