10 Best Espresso Machines 2023
1. Best Overall: Breville Barista Express
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Features:
Water Tank Capacity: 67 ounces (2 liters)
Bean Hopper Capacity: 8.1 ounces
Dimensions: 12"D x 11"W x 13.5"H
Built-In Grinder: Yes
Steam Wand: Yes
Pressure: 9 bars of pressure delivered via 15 bar pump
Maximum Cup Height: 4 inches
Portafilter Size: 54mm
Materials: Brushed stainless steel
Colors: Brushed Stainless Steel & Black Sesame
Weight: 23 pounds
Warranty: 1 year
2. Best Value: De'Longhi Stilosa
Features:
Water Tank Capacity: 33.8 ounces
Dimensions: 8.07"D x 13.5"W x 11.22"H
Built-In Grinder: No
Steam Wand: Yes
Pressure: 15 bar
Maximum Cup Height: 4.4 inches
Porterfilter Size: 51mm
Materials: Stainless steel, Plastic
Colors: Black
Weight: 9.48 pounds
Warranty: 1 year
3. Best Single Serve: Nespresso VertuoPlus
Features
Water Tank Capacity: 40 ounces
Dimensions: 15.35"D x 15.55"W x 9.45"H
Built-In Grinder: No
Steam Wand: Included Aeroccino3 frother
Pressure: 19 bar
Materials: Plastic
Weight: 10.1 pounds
4. Best for Enthusiasts: Gaggia Classic Pro
Features
Water Tank Capacity: 71 ounces
Dimensions: 8"D x 9.5"W x 14.2"H
Built-In Grinder: No
Steam Wand: Yes
Pressure: 15 bar
Materials: Brushed Stainless Steel
Weight: 18.7 pounds
5. Best for Beginners: Café Affetto Automatic
Features:
Water Tank Capacity: 40 ounces
Dimensions: 7.1"D x 16.1"W x 12.48"H
Built-In Grinder: Yes
Steam Wand: Yes
Pressure: 15 bar
Materials: Stainless steel, Copper
Weight: 19 pounds
6. Best Automatic: Phillips LatteGo 3200 Series
Features:
Water Tank Capacity: 60 ounces
Dimensions: 10"D x 17"W x 15"H
Built-In Grinder: Yes
Steam Wand: No (Chambered)
Pressure: 15 bar
Materials: Plastic
Weight: 21.06 pounds
7. Best Compact: Breville Bambino Plus
Features:
Water Tank Capacity: 64 ounces
Dimensions: 7.6"D x 12.5"W x 12.2"H
Built-In Grinder: no
Steam Wand: Yes
Pressure: 15 bar
Materials: Stainless steel
Weight: 3.1 pounds
8. Best Stovetop: Bialetti Moka Express
Features:
Water Tank Capacity: Multiple sizes
Dimensions: 4"D x 4"W x 7.5"H
Built-In Grinder: No
Steam Wand: No
Pressure: 1 bar
Materials: Aluminum
Weight: 1.75 pounds
9. Best with Dual Boiler: Rancilio Silvia Pro X
Features:
Water Tank Capacity: 67 ounces
Dimensions: 16.5"D x 10"W x 15.2"H
Built-In Grinder: No
Steam Wand: Yes
Pressure: 9 bar
Materials: Stainless steel
Weight: 44 pounds
10. Best Portable: Flair Espresso
Features:
Water Tank Capacity: N/A
Dimensions: 6"D x 12"W x 10"H
Built-In Grinder: No
Steam Wand: No
Pressure: Manual
Materials: Aluminum
Weight: 4.9 pounds