All Espresso Machine Reviews
Every machine here was bought at retail, no press loans, no brand gifts. I pull at least 50 shots per machine across multiple weeks before writing a verdict, then score each one on the same eight criteria: shot consistency, heat-up time, ease of use, steam wand quality, build quality, maintenance, noise, and value. The list below is sorted by review date, newest first. If you’re not sure where to start, the best espresso machines guide organises them by what actually matters for your situation.
Breville Barista Express Review (2026)4.8Built-in grinder, pre-infusion, analog pressure gauge: the BES870XL at $500 is still the best argument for an all-in-one machine. Here's the honest verdict.
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Breville Barista Touch Review (BES880)4.5The Barista Touch adds a touchscreen and hands-free auto steam to Breville's built-in grinder lineup. At the discounted price, it's one of the best-value machines Breville makes.
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De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo Review (EC9255M)4.3The Arte Evo packs a built-in grinder, tamping station, cold brew, and a proper manual steam wand into the most affordable La Specialista. At 43% off, it's the entry point to serious home espresso under $400.
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Fellow Espresso Series 1 Review4.3Fellow built their reputation on grinders. The Espresso Series 1 is their first machine, and pressure profiling at $1,500 changes the conversation at this price.
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Chefman CaféMaster Pro Review (2026)3.9The Chefman CaféMaster Pro automates milk frothing for $149.99. Our honest take on whether it's worth it and how it compares to other Chefman models.
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Chefman CraftBrew Espresso Machine Review3.7The Chefman CraftBrew costs $78 and comes with a manual steam wand. Here's our honest take on whether this budget pick is worth buying or skipping.
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De'Longhi La Specialista Maestro Review4.0At $1,457, the La Specialista Maestro is De'Longhi's flagship. Smart tamping and sensor grinding impress, but the steam wand raises real questions.
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Gevi Commercial Espresso Machine Review3.8Is Gevi a good espresso machine brand? We tested the $126.99 Gevi Commercial 20 Bar to find out. Here's the honest verdict on value, quality, and longevity.
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KitchenAid Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine Review4.2KitchenAid's first real espresso machine has a clever flat-base portafilter and a whisper-quiet grinder. Here's our honest take on the $699.95 KES6551.
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Smeg EGF03 Espresso Machine Review (2026)4.3The Smeg EGF03 costs $999 and looks incredible. But does the espresso match the design? Our honest review of the retro bean-to-cup with grinder.
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De'Longhi Magnifica Evo Review4.4Built-in grinder, one-touch espresso. The Magnifica Evo makes real bean-to-cup coffee without pulling a shot. Here's what you actually trade away.
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Breville Bambino Plus Review4.67.7 inches wide, 3-second heat-up, no built-in grinder. The Bambino Plus is purpose-built for one specific buyer, here's whether that buyer is you.
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Breville Barista Express Impress Review4.7Auto-tamping, auto-dosing, $789.99. The Impress Puck System raises the floor for beginners, here's if the $100 premium over the Express pays off.
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Breville Barista Pro Review (2026)4.6The Barista Pro heats up in 3 seconds and hides a secret Baratza grinder upgrade. Is it worth $850 over the Barista Express? Our honest verdict.
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The La Specialista Touch dials in your beans with a quiz, makes cold brew in 5 minutes, and undercuts Breville's touchscreen. Here's the honest verdict.
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De'Longhi Stilosa Review4.0$130, pressurized baskets, plastic chassis. The Stilosa breaks every rule about what a real espresso machine should cost, and mostly delivers anyway.
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Gaggia Classic Pro Review (2026)4.5Brass boiler, 58mm portafilter, 3-way solenoid valve. The E24 is the best Gaggia Classic yet, and here's exactly what it still gets wrong.
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Ninja Luxe Café Pro Review4.5Non-pressurized baskets, built-in scale, guided dial-in, at $750. Ninja's espresso machine mostly earns the ask. The drip tray doesn't.
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Philips 3200 LatteGo Review (2026)4.2The Philips 3200 LatteGo has the easiest milk system to clean and a ceramic grinder. But durability is a real question. Our honest verdict.
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Rancilio Silvia Review (2026)4.4The Rancilio Silvia is brutally honest, built like a tank, and has no PID. Here's whether the $995 enthusiast classic is still worth it in 2026.
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CASABREWS 5700 Pro Review4.5Built-in grinder, digital screen, $449.99. The CASABREWS 5700 Pro bundles everything in one box, here's whether the convenience pays off at this price.
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