Espresso Machine Comparison Chart
Espresso Machines - Under $300 |
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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. |
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| Model | Color (Housing) | Price | Origin | Type* | Boiler | Pressure (Bars) | Pods or Grounds | Water Tank Size (oz) | Special Features |
| Saeco Aroma Espresso Machine | Black (ABS Plastic) w/ metal accents | 299.95 | Italy | Semi-Auto | Stainless | 15 | Either | 80 | - |
| Saeco Nina Bar Espresso Machine | Black and Silver ABS plastic | 299.95 | Italy | Semi-Auto | Stainless | Either | 50 | ||
Espresso Machines - $300 to $500 |
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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. |
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| 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) |
469.00 | Italy | Semi-Auto | Brass | - | Either | 36 | - |
| Saeco Aroma Espresso Machine - Stainless Steel | Stainless (Metal) |
349.95 | Italy | Semi-Auto | Stainless | 15 | Either | 80 | - |
Espresso Machines - $500 to $1000 |
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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. |
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| Model | Color | Price | Origin | Type* | Boiler | Pressure (Bars) | Pods or Grounds | Water Tank Size (oz) | Special Features |
| La Pavoni Lusso Espresso Machine | Chrome (ABS Plastic) |
529.00 | Italy | Semi-Auto | Brass | - | Either | 36 | - |
| La Pavoni Napolitana Espresso Machine | Stainless (Metal) |
649.00 | Italy | Semi-Auto | Brass | 16 | Grounds | 100 | Burr Grinder |
| La Pavoni Europiccola Espresso Machine | Chrome & Black (Metal) |
709.00 | Italy | Lever | Nickel-Plated Brass | N/A | Grounds | 20 | - |
| La Pavoni Europiccola Espresso Machine | Chrome (Metal) |
759.00 | Italy | Lever | Nickel-Plated Brass | N/A | Grounds | 20 | - |
| La Pavoni Professional Espresso Machine | Chrome (Metal) |
979.00 | Italy | Lever | Nickel-Plated Brass | N/A | Grounds | 38 | - |
| La Pavoni Professional Espresso Machine | Chrome & Black (Metal) |
939.00 | Italy | Lever | Nickel-Plated Brass | N/A | Grounds | 38 | - |
| La Pavoni Stradavari Espresso Machine | Chrome (Metal) |
869.00 | Italy | Lever | Nickel-Plated Brass | N/A | Grounds | 20 | - |
| La Pavoni Stradavari Espresso Machine | Chrome & Wood (Metal) |
979.00 | Italy | Lever | Nickel-Plated Brass | N/A | Grounds | 20 | - |
| Rancilio Silvia Espresso Machine | Stainless (ABS Plastic) |
645.00 | Italy | Semi-Auto | Brass | 15 | Grounds | 67 | Brass boiler |
| 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 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 |
| Solis Master 5000 Espresso Machine | Black (ABS Plastic) |
899.00 | Switzerland | Super-Auto | - | 15 | N/A | 64 | Burr Grinder |
| Solis Master 5000 Espresso Machine | Silver (ABS Plastic) |
899.00 | Switzerland | Super-Auto | - | 15 | N/A | 64 | Burr Grinder |
Espresso Machines - $1000 - $5000 |
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These are commercial machines suitable for office and restaurant environments. Pricing generally includes installation and training. |
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| 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) |
1139.00 | Italy | Lever | Nickel-Plated Brass | N/A | Grounds | 38 | - |
| La Pavoni Stradavari Espresso Machine | Chrome & Wood (Metal) |
1259.00 | Italy | Lever | Nickel-Plated Brass | N/A | Grounds | 38 | - |
| La Pavoni Professional Espresso Machine | Brass (Metal) |
1339.00 | Italy | Lever | Nickel-Plated Brass | N/A | Grounds | 38 | - |
| Nuova Simonelli Oscar Espresso Machine | Black (ABS Plastic) |
1050.00 | Italy | Semi-Auto | Copper | - | Grounds | 75 | |
| Nuova Simonelli Oscar D Espresso Machine | Black (ABS Plastic) |
1305.00 | Italy | Semi-Auto | Copper | - | Grounds | 75 | Hooks up to waterline |
| Pasquini Livia 90 Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine | Stainless (Metal) |
1520.00 | 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) |
1640.00 | Italy | Automatic | Copper & Brass | 15 | Either (must purchase pod basket) | 118 | 1.5 L Copper Boiler |
| Saeco Incanto Espresso Machine | Steel | 1099.95 | Italy | Super-Auto | - | 15 | N/A | 68 | Burr Grinder |
| Saeco Royal Professional Espresso Machine | Silver & Dark Blue (Metal & ABS Plastic) |
1599.95 | Italy | Super-Auto | Stainless | 15 | N/A | 82 | Burr Grinder |
| Saeco Primea Touch Plus Espresso Machine | Silver (ABS Plastic) |
2399.95 | Italy | Super-Auto | Stainless | 15 | N/A | 68 | Touch Screen/Ceramic Grinder |
| Solis Master 5000 Espresso Machine - Digital | Black & Silver (Plastic) |
1049.00 | Switzerland | Super-Auto | - | 15 | N/A | 64 | Burr Grinder |
| Solis Palazzo Automatic Espresso and Coffee Center | Silver & Black (Metal & ABS Plastic) |
1199.00 | Switzerland | Super-Auto | - | 15 | N/A | 64 | Grinder/Coffee Maker/Esspresso Machine |
Espresso Machines - $5000 + |
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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. |
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| 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 |
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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.