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#2
#2Runner Up
Sage Barista Touch Impress
9.5
~$1,499.95This machine features an intelligent dosing system that automatically calculates and adjusts the grind amount. Its ThermoJet heating system heats up in 3 seconds, and the auto-milking wand self-cleans, solving your maintenance frustrations.
+Assisted tamping with feedback+Heats up in seconds+Hands-free automatic milk texturing
This machine features an intelligent dosing system that automatically calculates and adjusts the grind amount. Its ThermoJet heating system heats up in 3 seconds, and the auto-milking wand self-cleans, solving your maintenance frustrations.
+Assisted tamping with feedback+Heats up in seconds+Hands-free automatic milk texturing
#3
#3Also Great
Decent Espresso DE1PRO
9.4
~$35The Decent DE1PRO is a tech-forward machine that heats up in under 5 minutes and integrates directly with Bluetooth scales to stop extraction precisely by weight. It has ample cup clearance and no messy milk parts to clean.
+Unrivaled extraction profiling control+Heats up very quickly+Integrates with Bluetooth scales
The Decent DE1PRO is a tech-forward machine that heats up in under 5 minutes and integrates directly with Bluetooth scales to stop extraction precisely by weight. It has ample cup clearance and no messy milk parts to clean.
+Unrivaled extraction profiling control+Heats up very quickly+Integrates with Bluetooth scales
#4
#4#4 Pick
Lelit Bianca V3
9.2
~$2,202.73The Bianca V3 allows for precise extraction profiling and has a removable drip tray grate to fit exceptionally tall latte glasses. It pairs seamlessly with smart scales for weight-based extraction.
+Flow profiling paddle control+Excellent cup clearance height+Dual boiler temperature stability
The Bianca V3 allows for precise extraction profiling and has a removable drip tray grate to fit exceptionally tall latte glasses. It pairs seamlessly with smart scales for weight-based extraction.
+Flow profiling paddle control+Excellent cup clearance height+Dual boiler temperature stability
#5
#5#5 Pick
Rancilio Silvia Pro X
8.6
~$2,195The Silvia Pro X offers dual-boiler power with a digital display that includes a shot timer. It has plenty of vertical space under the portafilter for tall latte glasses and avoids messy integrated milk carafes.
+Dual boiler performance power+Highly accurate PID controller0+Excellent cup clearance space
The Silvia Pro X offers dual-boiler power with a digital display that includes a shot timer. It has plenty of vertical space under the portafilter for tall latte glasses and avoids messy integrated milk carafes.
+Dual boiler performance power+Highly accurate PID controller0+Excellent cup clearance space
#6
#6#6 Pick
Profitec Drive
8.5
~$3,499The Profitec Drive features a fast heat-up mode that cuts traditional E61 times in half. Its high clearance design easily accommodates tall glasses, and it pairs perfectly with Bluetooth scales for weight-based extraction.
+Fast heat-up eco mode+Flow control profiling valve+Exceptional German build quality
The Profitec Drive features a fast heat-up mode that cuts traditional E61 times in half. Its high clearance design easily accommodates tall glasses, and it pairs perfectly with Bluetooth scales for weight-based extraction.
+Fast heat-up eco mode+Flow control profiling valve+Exceptional German build quality
#7
#7#7 Pick
Mavam Mach Two
8.2
~$32,600A premium commercial-grade option designed for home enthusiasts, offering massive cup clearance and rapid heating elements. It integrates with external scales for precise weight-based extraction.
+Stunning low-profile design+Heats up very quickly+Exceptional temperature stability system
A premium commercial-grade option designed for home enthusiasts, offering massive cup clearance and rapid heating elements. It integrates with external scales for precise weight-based extraction.
+Stunning low-profile design+Heats up very quickly+Exceptional temperature stability system
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#1
#1#1 Pick
Breville Bambino Plus
8.8
~$499.95While it lacks built-in scales, the Bambino Plus heats up instantly and features an automatic milk frother that purges itself after use, making it incredibly low-maintenance. Removing the drip tray provides extra height for tall glasses.
+Three-second ThermoJet heat-up+Automatic hands-free milk texturing+Very compact kitchen footprint
While it lacks built-in scales, the Bambino Plus heats up instantly and features an automatic milk frother that purges itself after use, making it incredibly low-maintenance. Removing the drip tray provides extra height for tall glasses.
+Three-second ThermoJet heat-up+Automatic hands-free milk texturing+Very compact kitchen footprint
#2
#2#2 Pick
Breville Barista Express Impress
8.7
~$799.95This machine features an intelligent dosing system that auto-corrects the next grind weight based on the previous tamp. It heats up fast and has a dedicated hot water spout for easy cleaning.
+Smart dosing assists grind+Heats up very quickly+Great value all-in-one machine
This machine features an intelligent dosing system that auto-corrects the next grind weight based on the previous tamp. It heats up fast and has a dedicated hot water spout for easy cleaning.
+Smart dosing assists grind+Heats up very quickly+Great value all-in-one machine
#3
#3#3 Pick
Ascaso Steel Duo PID V2
9.0
~$1,695.75Utilizing dual thermoblocks, the Ascaso Steel Duo heats up in under 5 minutes and offers programmable volumetric extraction. It has generous clearance under the portafilter for tall glasses.
+Heats up extremely fast+Excellent volumetric programmable dosing+Beautiful modern aesthetic design
Utilizing dual thermoblocks, the Ascaso Steel Duo heats up in under 5 minutes and offers programmable volumetric extraction. It has generous clearance under the portafilter for tall glasses.
+Heats up extremely fast+Excellent volumetric programmable dosing+Beautiful modern aesthetic design
