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Espresso Machine Comparison Chart

Espresso Machines - Under $250

Decent starter machines. Good if you don't drink espresso and/or cappuccino on a regular basis, or if you don't want to spend much money. Generally feature more plastic, smaller boiler, etc., than pricier machines, but still produce a decent drink. No automatic or super-automatic machines at this price level.
Model
Color
(Housing)
Price
Origin
Type*
Boiler
Pressure (Bars)
Pods or Grounds
Water Tank Size (oz)
Special Features
BOSCH Barino Espresso Machine
Black &
Silver
(ABS Plastic)
239.00
-
Semi-Auto
-
15
Grounds
40
-
Delonghi EMK6 Espresso Machine
Silver &
Black
(Aluminum & ABS Plastic)
79.95
Italy
Steam
Aluminum
-
Grounds
-
-
Krups XP2010
Stainless & Black
(ABS Plastic)
199.99
Mexico
Semi-Auto
-
15
Grounds
-
Combination Espresso Machine & Coffee Brewer
Krups XP4050 Espresso Machine

Stainless & Black
(Metal)

249.00
Mexico
Semi-Auto
-
15
Either
32
Programmable
Saeco Aroma Espresso Machine
Black (ABS Plastic) w/ metal accents
299.95
Italy
Semi-Auto
Stainless
15
Either
80
-

 

Espresso Machines - $300 to $500

Solid machines. If you are going to drink espresso and/or cappuccino on a regular basis, this is a good place to look for a machine. These machines will stand up better to everyday use. Better controls mean a more consistent drink.Most machines are semi-automatic at this price level.
Model
Color
Price
Origin
Type*
Boiler
Pressure (Bars)
Pods or Grounds
Water Tank Size (oz)
Special Features
La Pavoni Espresso Si Espresso Machine
Black
(ABS Plastic)
429.00
Italy
Semi-Auto
Brass
-
Either
36
-
La Pavoni Lusso Espresso Machine
Chrome
(ABS Plastic)
499.00
Italy
Semi-Auto
Brass
-
Either
36
-
Rancilio Silvia Espresso Machine
Stainless
(ABS Plastic)
595.00
Italy
Semi-Auto
Brass
15
Grounds
67
Brass boiler
Saeco Aroma Espresso Machine - Stainless Steel
Stainless
(Metal)
349.95
Italy
Semi-Auto
Stainless
15
Either
80
-
Saeco Magic Cappuccino Illy
Silver
(Metal)
349.95
Italy
Semi-Auto
Stainless
15
Either
68
-
Solis SL70 Espresso Machine
Black &
Silver
(Metal)
499.00
Switzerland
Semi-Auto
Brass
19
Either
105
-
Solis SL90 Espresso Machine

Black &
Silver

(Metal)

599.00
Switzerland
Automatic
Brass
19
Either
105
-

 

Espresso Machines - $500 to $1000

Very good machines. These machines should make excellent espressos and cappuccinos for years to come. Many are semi-automatic and super-automatic, which include grinders - all you do is press a button. Also featured are the lever models by La Pavoni.
Model
Color
(Housing)
Price
Origin
Type*
Boiler
Pressure (Bars)
Pods or Grounds
Water Tank Size (oz)
Special Features
La Pavoni Napolitana Espresso Machine
Stainless
(Metal)
569.00
Italy
Semi-Auto
Brass
16
Grounds
100
Burr Grinder
La Pavoni Cellini Espresso Machine
Black & Chrome
(Metal)
755.00
Italy
Semi-Auto
Brass
16
Either
40
-
La Pavoni Pisa Espresso Machine
Chrome
(Metal)
755.00
Italy
Semi-Auto
Stainless
16
Either
40
-
La Pavoni Europiccola Espresso Machine - Anniversary
Chrome & Red
(Metal)
663.00
Italy
Lever
Chrome
N/A
Grounds
20
-
La Pavoni Europiccola Espresso Machine - Anniversary
Chrome & Orange
(Metal)
663.00
Italy
Lever
Chrome
N/A
Grounds
20
-
La Pavoni Europiccola Espresso Machine
Chrome & Black
(Metal)
663.00
Italy
Lever
Nickel-Plated Brass
N/A
Grounds
20
-
La Pavoni Europiccola Espresso Machine
Chrome
(Metal)
719.00
Italy
Lever
Nickel-Plated Brass
N/A
Grounds
20
-
La Pavoni Professional Espresso Machine - Anniversary
Chrome & Orange
(Metal)
899.00
Italy
Lever
Nickel-Plated Chrome
N/A
Grounds
38
-
La Pavoni Professional Espresso Machine - Anniversary
Chrome & Red
(Metal)
899.00
Italy
Lever

Nickel-Plated
Chrome

N/A
Grounds
38
-
La Pavoni Professional Espresso Machine
Chrome
(Metal)
959.00
Italy
Lever
Nickel-Plated Brass
N/A
Grounds
38
-
La Pavoni Professional Espresso Machine
Chrome & Black
(Metal)
859.00
Italy
Lever
Nickel-Plated Brass
N/A
Grounds
38
-
La Pavoni Stradavari Espresso Machine
Chrome
(Metal)
810.00
Italy
Lever
Nickel-Plated Brass
N/A
Grounds
20
-
La Pavoni Stradavari Espresso Machine
Chrome & Wood
(Metal)
899.00
Italy
Lever
Nickel-Plated Brass
N/A
Grounds
20
-
Nuova Simonelli Oscar Espresso Machine
Black
(ABS Plastic)
995.00
Italy
Semi-Auto
Copper
-
Grounds
75
 
Nuova Simonelli Oscar D Espresso Machine
Black
(ABS Plastic)
995.00
Italy
Semi-Auto
Copper
-
Grounds
75
Hooks up to waterline
Saeco Odea Go Espresso Machine
Black & Silver
(ABS Plastic)
599.95
Italy
Super-Auto
Stainless
15
N/A
50
Ceramic Grinder
Saeco Odea Giro Espresso Machine
Black & Silver
(ABS Plastic)
699.95
Italy
Super-Auto
Stainless
15
N/A
50
Control Ring/Ceramic Grinder
Saeco Odea Giro Espresso Machine
Orange & Silver
(ABS Plastic)
749.95
Italy
Super-Auto
Stainless
15
N/A
50
Control Ring/Ceramic Grinder
Saeco Talea Giro Espresso Machine
Silver
(ABS Plastic)
999.95
Italy
Super-Auto
Stainless
15
N/A
57
Control Ring/Ceramic Grinder
Saeco Incanto Espresso Machine
Steel
1099.95
Italy
Super-Auto
-
15
N/A
68
Burr Grinder
Saeco Incanto Deluxe
Steel
1199.95
Italy
Super-Auto
Stainless
15
N/A
68
Ceramic Grinder
Solis Master 5000 Espresso Machine
Black
(ABS Plastic)
799.00
Switzerland
Super-Auto
-
15
N/A
64
Burr Grinder
Solis Master 5000 Espresso Machine
Silver
(ABS Plastic)
799.00
Switzerland
Super-Auto
-
15
N/A
64
Burr Grinder
Solis Master 5000 Espresso Machine - Digital
Black &
Silver
(Plastic)
899.00
Switzerland
Super-Auto
-
15
N/A
64
Burr Grinder
Solis Palazzo Automatic Espresso and Coffee Center
Silver & Black
(Metal & ABS Plastic)
999.00
Switzerland
Super-Auto
-
15
N/A
64
Grinder/Coffee Maker/Esspresso Machine

 

Espresso Machines - $1000 - $5000

These are commercial machines suitable for office and restaurant environments. Pricing generally includes installation and training.
Model
Color
(Housing)
Price
Origin
Type*
Boiler
Pressure (Bars)
Pods or Grounds
Water Tank Size (oz)
Special Features
BOSCH B20 Gourmet Coffee Machine
Black &
Silver
(ABS Plastic & Metal)
1199.95
Switzerland
Super-Auto
Stainless
15
N/A
64
Grinder/Coffee Maker/Espresso Machine
BOSCH B30 Gourmet Coffee Machine
Black &
Silver
(Metal & ABS Plastic)
1449.95
Switzerland
Super-Auto
Stainless
15
N/A
64
Grinder/Coffee Maker/Espresso Machine
La Pavoni Stradavari Espresso Machine
Chrome
(Metal)
1079.00
Italy
Lever
Nickel-Plated Brass
N/A
Grounds
38
-
La Pavoni Stradavari Espresso Machine
Chrome & Wood
(Metal)
1169.00
Italy
Lever
Nickel-Plated Brass
N/A
Grounds
38
-
La Pavoni Professional Espresso Machine
Brass
(Metal)
1239.00
Italy
Lever
Nickel-Plated Brass
N/A
Grounds
38
-
Pasquini Livia 90 Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine
Stainless
(Metal)
1579.95
Italy
Semi-Auto
Copper & Brass
15
Either (must purchase pod basket)
118
1.5 L Copper Boiler

Pasquini Livia 90 Automatic Espresso Machine

Stainless
(Metal)
1739.95
Italy
Automatic
Copper & Brass
15
Either (must purchase pod basket)
118
1.5 L Copper Boiler
Saeco Royal Professional Espresso Machine
Silver &
Dark Blue
(Metal & ABS Plastic)
1499.95
Italy
Super-Auto
Stainless
15
N/A
82
Burr Grinder
Saeco Talea Ring Plus Espresso Machine
Silver
(ABS Plastic)
1599.95
Italy
Super-Auto
Stainless
15
N/A
57
Control Ring/Ceramic Grinder
Saeco Talea Touch
Titanium and Silver
(Metal & ABS Plastic)
2099.95
Italy
Super-auto
Stainless
15
N/A
57
Ceramic Grinder
Saeco Primea Touch Plus Espresso Machine
Silver
(ABS Plastic)
2899.95
Italy
Super-Auto
Stainless
15
N/A
68
Touch Screen/Ceramic Grinder
Solis Ultra One Touch Espresso Machine
Silver (Steel with some ABS Plastic)
2999.99
Switzerland
Super-Auto
Stainless
16
N/A
79
Burr Grinder

 

Espresso Machines - $5000 +

The best. Great controls for consistency and brewing lots of cups in succession. Very high quality materials and workmanship. Lots of super-automatic models, which means less work - just button-pushing.
Model
Color
(Housing)
Price
Origin
Type*
Boiler
Pressure (Bars)
Pods or Grounds
Water Tank Size (oz)
Special Features
Bunn Tiger M-1 Espresso Machine
Black
9999.99
-
Super-Auto
-
-
N/A
Hooks up to Waterline
1 Grinder/Button Control/Internal Milk Storage
Bunn Tiger M-2 Espresso Machine
Black
10249.99
-
Super-Auto
-
-
N/A
Hooks up to Waterline
2 Grinders/Button Control/Internal Milk Storage
Bunn Tiger XL Cool Froth EXT (120V)
Silver
10749.95
-
Super-Auto
-
-
N/A
Hooks up to Waterline
2 Grinders/Hot & Cold Drinks
Bunn Tiger XL Cool Froth EXT Super-Auto Espresso Machine (208V)
Silver
10749.95
-
Super-Auto
-
-
N/A
Hooks up to Waterline
2 Grinders/Hot & Cold Drinks
Bunn Tiger XL Cool Froth Super-Auto Espresso Machine w/Milk Drawer (120V)
Silver
11,469.95
-
Super-Auto
-
-
N/A
Hooks up to Waterline
2 Grinders/Hot & Cold Drinks/Internal Milk Storage
Bunn Tiger XL Cool Froth Super-Auto Espresso Machine w/Milk Drawer (208V)
Silver
11469.95
-
Super-Auto
-
-
N/A
Hooks up to Waterline
2 Grinders/Hot & Cold Drinks/Internal Milk Storage
Bunn Tiger XL-S 2 Super-Automatic Espresso Machine
Silver
11795.95
-
Super-Auto
-
-
N/A
Hooks up to Waterline
2 Grinders/Hot & Cold Drinks/Steam Wand
Bunn Tiger XL-S 2 Super-Automatic Espresso Machine (208V)
Silver
117959.95
-
Super-Auto
-
-
N/A
Hooks up to Waterline
2 Grinders/Hot & Cold Drinks/Steam Wand
Franke Flair Espresso Machine
Black &
Silver
5269.95
Switzerland
Super-Auto
-
-
N/A
1.5 gal.
2 Grinders/Button Control/Internal Milk Storage Option
Franke Evolution 1-Step Super-Automatic Espresso Machine
Black &
Silver
17999.95
Switzerland
Super-Auto
-
-
N/A
Hooks up to Waterline
2 Grinders/Button Control/Internal Milk Storage/Steam Wand
Franke Evolution 2-Step Espresso Machine
Black &
Silver
12499.95
Switzerland
Super-Auto
-
-
N/A
Hooks up to Waterline
2 Grinders/Button Control/Internal Milk Storage
Franke Sinfonia 2-Step Super-Automatic Espresso Machine
Black & Silver
16699.95
Switzerland
Super-Auto
-
-
N/A
Hooks up to Waterline
2 Grinders/Button Control/Steam Wand
Franke Evolution 1-Step Super-Automatic Espresso Machine - Self-Service
Black &
Silver
18,799.95
Switzerland
Super-Auto
-
-
N/A
Hooks up to Waterline
2 Grinders/Button Control/Internal Milk Storage
Franke Sinfonia 1-Step Super-Automatic Espresso Machine
Black & Silver
20999.95
Switzerland
Super-Auto
-
-
N/A
Hooks up to Waterline
2 Grinders/Button Control/Internal Milk Storage
Franke Sinfonia 1-Step MUT Super-Automatic Espresso Machine
Black & Silver
22,999.95
Switzerland
Super-Auto
-
-
N/A
Hooks up to Waterline
2 Grinders/Button Control/Internal Milk Storage in Cabinet

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*Type

Moka or Steam Steam provides pressure to push water through a bed of coffee grounds. No real controls on pressure or temperature. Length of brewing time is controlled by operator.
Semi-Automatic Pump provides pressure. Operator grinds, doses and tamps coffee into a portafilter. Brewing pressure and temperature are set and controlled by machine. Length of brewing time (and, therefore, volume) is controlled by operator.
Automatic Pump provides pressure. Operator grinds, doses and tamps coffee into a portafilter. Brewing pressure and temperature are set and controlled by machine. Machine automatically brews to a predetermined volume.
Super-Automatic Pump provides pressure. Machine automatically grinds, doses, tamps, brews to a predetermined volume, and ejects the spent puck, all with the push of a button. Some commercial super automatics can also steam milk automatically, depending on your brew selection.
Lever Lever pushes down a piston to provide pressure. Lever pushed down manually by operator. Lever espresso machines are harder to operate, but provide greater control over shot.