March 2023

Super-Automatic Espresso Machines: MetaRanking

This page highlights the aggregate summary of Espresso Machine rankings posted by key online experts, as of March 2023.

Summary

Between 13 Mar 2023 and 14 Mar 2023, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 82 Espresso Machine endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.

37 Super-Automatic Espresso Machines were endorsed in total, only 15 made it into this month's ranking (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included).

As of 14 Mar 2023, Gaggia Brera takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed espresso machine with 8 expert endorsements. 3 experts out of 8 recommended it as the '#1 espresso machine' this month. It is followed by Philips LatteGo 3200 and DeLonghi Magnifica Esam 3300 , with 6 and 5 expert endorsements respectively.

Brand breakdown
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Price breakdown
As can be seen in the chart below, lowest high-ranking super-automatic espresso machines start at $128.99 (Nespresso Inissia) and go up to $5999.99 (Miele CM 7750 CoffeeSelect). Median espresso machine costs $1399.95 (De'Longhi Dinamica Plus).
$128.99
$5999.99

At a glance - March 2023 Ranking

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Rank Change Price Espresso Machine
Coffeeness
brewsmartly.com
thebrewmakers.com
sipcoffeehouse.com
Gadget Review
homecoffeeexpert.com
coffeeorbust.com
coffeeaffection.com
brewcoffeehome.com
craftcoffeespot.com
1
- $458
Gaggia Brera
1
4
-
1
1
9
-
2
9
5
2
- $699
Philips LatteGo 3200
2
-
-
6
-
2
-
4
1
7
3
- $1299
DeLonghi Magnifica Esam 3300
-
1
-
4
3
-
-
1
-
10
4
- $1799
Saeco Xelsis SM7684
10
7
-
7
2
5
-
-
2
-
5
- $639
Gaggia Anima Prestige
-
-
6
5
-
-
1
-
10
6
6
- $1000
De'Longhi Dinamica
-
-
4
2
-
3
-
-
3
9
7
- $2500
Breville Oracle Touch
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
3
5
8
8
- $1276
Jura A1
-
-
2
3
4
-
-
-
6
-
9
- $2494
Jura E8
-
-
7
-
-
8
-
-
-
1
10
- $4299
Jura Giga 6
8
-
3
-
-
6
-
-
-
-
11
- $1720
Gaggia Babila
9
-
-
-
-
7
-
-
-
4
12
- $3750
Jura Z10
3
-
-
-
-
4
-
-
-
-
13
- $1000
Jura D6
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4
3
15
- $1929
Jura Ena 8
-
-
5
-
-
-
-
-
7
-
16
- $1651
Delonghi Magnifica XS
-
6
-
-
-
10
-
-
-
-

Sorted by price:

Position in ranking Price Espresso Machine
#1 $458.19 Gaggia Brera [buy] [more info]
#5 $638.97 Gaggia Anima Prestige [buy] [more info]
#2 $699 Philips LatteGo 3200 [buy] [more info]
#6 $999.95 De'Longhi Dinamica [buy] [more info]
#13 $1000 Jura D6 [buy] [more info]
#8 $1275.99 Jura A1 [buy] [more info]
#3 $1299 DeLonghi Magnifica Esam 3300 [buy] [more info]
#16 $1650.90 Delonghi Magnifica XS [buy] [more info]
#11 $1720.38 Gaggia Babila [buy] [more info]
#4 $1799 Saeco Xelsis SM7684 [buy] [more info]
#15 $1929 Jura Ena 8 [buy] [more info]
#9 $2494 Jura E8 [buy] [more info]
#7 $2499.99 Breville Oracle Touch [buy] [more info]
#12 $3750 Jura Z10 [buy] [more info]
#10 $4299 Jura Giga 6 [buy] [more info]

We ranked Gaggia Brera #1 in March 2023 because:

  • 8 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Super-Automatic Espresso Machines” rankings.
  • Out of those, 3 experts ranked Gaggia Brera as #1.
Critic endorsements:
Coffeeness

Best Entry-Level

Pros
Great value
Compact design
Quick heat up time
Ideal for beginners

Cons
Too much plastic
Limited grinder settings

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brewsmartly.com

Pros
Light-up LED screen
Super customizable
Ceramic burr grinder

Cons
This might be personal taste, but as I’ve mentioned before I don’t like the 80s-does-the-future looks of this machine

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sipcoffeehouse.com

Top Pick

Pros
Produces excellent espresso
Compact machine
Inexpensive

Cons
Froths milk with the manual Panarello steam wand
Better for brewing fewer drinks

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Gadget Review

Top Pick

Pros
User-friendly display
Rapid steam technology
Extremely easy to clean

Cons
Internal leaking may occur

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homecoffeeexpert.com

Pros
Great value for money
Simple user interface makes it easy to use
Compact
Heats up quickly
Beginner-friendly
Excellent ceramic grinder

Cons
Milk frother isn’t automatic
Limited customization

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coffeeaffection.com

Best Value

Pros
Extremely good value
Customizable drink settings
Built-in steam wand

Cons
Only holds five used pucks
The water reservoir is small

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brewcoffeehome.com

Pros
You can set the machine to customize to the length of your coffee cup
Burned coffee flavors is an issue of the past, thanks to adjustable ceramic grinders
It’s a compact machine with only 12.4 inches high, so it fits well under cabinets and save your kitchen space

Cons
May have too many options for someone looking for a quick cup of coffee
Smaller water reservoir, you need to refill water more often

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craftcoffeespot.com

Best Budget

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We ranked Philips LatteGo 3200 #2 in March 2023 because:

  • 6 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Super-Automatic Espresso Machines” rankings.
  • Out of those, 1 expert ranked Philips LatteGo 3200 as #1.
Critic endorsements:
Coffeeness

Best Budget Buy

Pros
Highly intuitive operation
Good espresso and milk froth
High-quality construction
Compact

Cons
A little bit noisy
Very dense milk froth

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sipcoffeehouse.com

Most Easy To Clean

Pros
Innovative LatteGo system
Touch screen display
Fully adjustable drink settings

Cons
Difficult to create latte art
Small water reservoir

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homecoffeeexpert.com

BEST SUPER AUTOMATIC ON A BUDGET

Pros
Very easy to use
Pulls top-quality espresso
Compact (relatively speaking)
Flat ceramic burrs
Good value for money
Excellent build quality
Dishwasher safe parts

Cons
Quite loud
Milk foam is a little dense

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coffeeaffection.com

Pros
Many drinks to choose from
Adjustable strength settings
Unique no tubes milk system
Easy to clean

Cons
Ceramic burr set

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brewcoffeehome.com

Best Budget Option

Pros
Brews four types of coffee ranging from espresso to coffee
A 12-step burr grinder lets you turn your coffee beans into a fine powder or keep them coarse
An aroma seal simultaneously preserves coffee bean flavor and prevents loud grinding noises from filling your kitchen
Affordable price for the impressive features it provides, the best espresso machine under 1000.

Cons
The machine shuts off on its own, so it’ll need to reheat again if you want another cup of coffee and don’t catch it in time
This model doesn’t have a steam wand so you can’t froth milk yourself.

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craftcoffeespot.com

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Methodology: combine opinions of key experts

Identify Experts

We identify key publishers and experts that consistently review and recommend Super-Automatic Espresso Machines.

Capture Rankings

For each publisher we find a currently recommended "top 10" list of Super-Automatic Espresso Machines, it must be updated in the last 9 months.

Aggregate Rankings

We put all those lists together and aggregate them. The more frequently a product is recommended, the higher it is in our ranking

Experts chosen for March 2023 ranking

We ranked DeLonghi Magnifica Esam 3300 #3 in March 2023 because:

  • 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Super-Automatic Espresso Machines” rankings.
  • Out of those, 2 experts ranked DeLonghi Magnifica Esam 3300 as #1.
Critic endorsements:
brewsmartly.com

Best of the Best

Pros
Easy to use as it’s fully automatic!
Also makes long coffee drinks
Built-in burr grinder
Double boiler

Cons
Can be noisy
A little tricky to clean

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sipcoffeehouse.com

Most Reliable

Pros
Flavorful espresso
Compact design
Economical

Cons
Manual milk frothing
No screen display

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Gadget Review

Best for Dual Brewing

Pros
Can brew two cups at a time
Able to program preferences
Easy-to-use control panel

Cons
Requires troubleshooting often

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coffeeaffection.com

Best Overall

Pros
Tons of brew options
Programmable preferences for saving your settings
Steel burr grinder with 13 settings
Easy to clean

Cons
Manually operated frother

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craftcoffeespot.com

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We ranked Saeco Xelsis SM7684 #4 in March 2023 because:

  • 6 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Super-Automatic Espresso Machines” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Coffeeness

Best Value

Pros
Easy, intuitive operation
Numerous setting options
Pleasantly quiet
Very good espresso and milk froth

Cons
Poorly conceived quick cleaning

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brewsmartly.com

Pros
Totally programmable, with several profiles to save to Hygiesteam hygiene system
Milk reservoir and frother
Choice of fifteen drinks

Cons
Very expensive
Might be too automatic for some

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sipcoffeehouse.com

Great Milky Coffee

Pros
Solid and durable
Completely programmable
Easy to use

Cons
Expensive
Large size

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Gadget Review

Honorable Mention

Pros
Premier programming technology
Accurate 3.5” touch-screen
Has a Hyggiesteam system

Cons
Uses plastic in the design

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homecoffeeexpert.com

Pros
User-friendly touch screen display
6 customizable user profiles
15 different pre-programmed drinks options
Excellent ceramic burrs with 12 grind settings
Can make 2 drinks at once
Lots of customization options
Only rarely needs to be descaled

Cons
The titanium body scratches easily
Water filtration process makes slightly poorer quality coffee

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brewcoffeehome.com

Best Overall

Pros
Ceramic burr grinder prevents overheating, so you don’t have to worry about your coffee beans having a burned flavor
12 different grind settings so you can brew everything from bold espressos to smooth coffee
HygieSteam technology cleans the entire milk system with the press of a button

Cons
One of the most expensive options, which is a reflection of its many features
Some people may not like the individual milk reservoir design

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We ranked Gaggia Anima Prestige #5 in March 2023 because:

  • 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Super-Automatic Espresso Machines” rankings.
  • Out of those, 1 expert ranked Gaggia Anima Prestige as #1.
Critic endorsements:
thebrewmakers.com

Best for Value

Pros
Highly reliable
Simple to use
Budget friendly
Small and compact design

Cons
Can only make 4 different specialty drinks
Foam quality isn’t as good as other premium machines
Doesn’t produce super hot beverages
Water reservoir capacity is relatively small

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sipcoffeehouse.com

Most Compact

Pros
Attractive LCD screen display
Automatic milk frother
Good price point

Cons
Single boiler machine

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coffeeorbust.com

Pros
60-oz water reservoir
2-year warranty
One-touch brewing and frothing
Programmable brew settings
3 temperature settings
Instructional video
Removable brew group
Internal cleaning

Cons
Customer service and repair are reportedly difficult

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brewcoffeehome.com

Pros
You don’t have to guess when to descale this coffee machine, as it’ll alert you and walk you through the process
An aroma lid preserves coffee flavor so that every sip tastes like it’s from a recently harvested bean
The milk carafe has a double chamber, so you can prepare the foamy cappuccino toppings

Cons
If you like your coffee sizzling hot, it may feel more warm than hot

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craftcoffeespot.com

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We ranked De'Longhi Dinamica #6 in March 2023 because:

  • 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Super-Automatic Espresso Machines” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
thebrewmakers.com

Best for Iced Coffee

Pros
Delivers full-bodied iced coffee
Easy to clean
Quick heat up time
Grinds quitely compared to most machines

Cons
Low programmability and customization
Can only make a few drinks
Doesn’t come with milk carafe
Requires regular descaling

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sipcoffeehouse.com

Runner Up: Best For Lattes

Pros
Latte Crema automatic milk frother
Dual heating system
13 grind settings

Cons
Difficult to make latte art with the milk frother

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homecoffeeexpert.com

BEST FOR BLACK COFFEE DRINKERS

Pros
Great espresso quality
Iced coffee settings
Drip coffee option
Manual milk frother as a back-up option
Easy to use
Looks good

Cons
Drip coffee isn’t the best quality
Pretty loud

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brewcoffeehome.com

Pros
Grinds the exact amount of coffee beans you need, so leftover grinds don’t affect your most recent brew
Five settings let you adjust your espresso strength from extra-mild to extra-strong
It takes less than 40 seconds to heat up, making it perfect for people who are on the go

Cons
No display screen, so you’ll need to keep the manual out until you memorize its functions

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craftcoffeespot.com

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We ranked Breville Oracle Touch #7 in March 2023 because:

  • 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Super-Automatic Espresso Machines” rankings.
  • Out of those, 1 expert ranked Breville Oracle Touch as #1.
Critic endorsements:
homecoffeeexpert.com

Overall Best Super-Automatic Espresso Machine

Pros
Pulls a high-quality espresso
Accessible for beginners and customizable enough for amateur home baristas
Automatic milk frother
Easy to clean
Superb consistency
Can make basically any coffee you want
45 grind settings

Cons
Big and heavy
Takes a long time to heat up

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coffeeaffection.com

Premium Choice

Pros
True one-button experience
An extensive list of pre-programmed drinks to choose from
Highest quality conical steel burr set
Copious settings to play with

Cons
Exorbitantly expensive

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brewcoffeehome.com

Pros
Fully automated with a touch screen where you can choose and customize everything from long black coffee to cappuccinos
It contains high-quality conical burr grinds and doses out coffee like commercial machines
An Over Pressure Valve prevents your coffee from tasting bitter

Cons
The warm-up time takes longer than other super-automatic espresso machines

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craftcoffeespot.com

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We ranked Jura A1 #8 in March 2023 because:

  • 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Super-Automatic Espresso Machines” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
thebrewmakers.com

Best for Budget

Pros
Very simple to use
Small and compact
Energy efficient
Budget friendly

Cons
Minimal functionality
No programmability
Only 3 beverage types
Small capacity

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sipcoffeehouse.com

Best For Espresso

Pros
Beautiful design
Fast conical burr grinder
Only makes espresso

Cons
Does not have a milk frothing system
Cleaners can be costly

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Gadget Review

Best for Compact Design

Pros
Extremely compact design
One-touch technology
Conical burr grinder

Cons
May wear out quickly

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brewcoffeehome.com

Best for Espresso Purist

Pros
A compact design lets you squeeze this coffee machine into tight spaces on your kitchen counter
Permanent program functions to save you time
A multi-level burr grinder ensures coffee beans are equal in size for a balanced cup of coffee
Best single-serve espresso machine

Cons
The water tank is small, so you’ll likely need to refill it after two or three cups

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We ranked Jura E8 #9 in March 2023 because:

  • 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Super-Automatic Espresso Machines” rankings.
  • Out of those, 1 expert ranked Jura E8 as #1.
Critic endorsements:
thebrewmakers.com

Best Overall

Pros
Highly customizable drinks
App-based to optimize convenience
No need to ever descale
Milk frother tuner

Cons
Expensive
Can be big in size
Grinder can be noisy

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homecoffeeexpert.com

Pros
Easily customizable
Looks great
Automated maintenance procedures
Excellent flavor extraction from coffee beans

Cons
Only one boiler for coffee and milk

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craftcoffeespot.com

Best Overall

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We ranked Jura Giga 6 #10 in March 2023 because:

  • 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Super-Automatic Espresso Machines” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Coffeeness

Best for Offices

Pros
Superior quality
Two electronic grinders
Tons of settings
Excellent espresso and milk froth

Cons
App has room for improvement

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thebrewmakers.com

Best for Offices

Pros
Temperature regulation from its chrome vents
Can brew 2 specialty drinks at once
Very high level of programmability and customization
Set coffee brew, milk and milk frothing temperatures

Cons
Very large in size
Very expensive
Sensitive touch screen

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homecoffeeexpert.com

Pros
28 programmed drinks options
Infinitely customizable
Whisper quiet
Has a smartphone app
Built-in A.I. and machine learning
Produces a superb cup of coffee

Cons
Very expensive
All the options can be a bit intimidating
Needs regular maintenance

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We ranked Gaggia Babila #11 in March 2023 because:

  • 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Super-Automatic Espresso Machines” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Coffeeness

Best for Control Freaks

Pros
Sleek and compact design
Two boilers
Manual steam wand option
Makes excellent espresso and milk foam
Many adjustable settings

Cons
No app
User interface feels dated

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homecoffeeexpert.com

Pros
Incredible control over your espresso
Automatic or manual milk frothing
Dual boilers
Compact
8 pre-programmed drinks

Cons
The user interface is dated
No app control

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craftcoffeespot.com

Best Lattes and Capuccinos

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We ranked Jura Z10 #12 in March 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Super-Automatic Espresso Machines” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Coffeeness

Best Performing

Pros
Very high-quality design
Fully electronically controllable
Much quieter electronic grinder
Hot and cold coffee
Excellent espresso and milk foam

Cons
No milk container included
"Cold brew" is misleading

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homecoffeeexpert.com

BEST SUPER-AUTOMATIC ESPRESSO MACHINE IF MONEY IS NO OBJECT

Pros
32 different pre-programmed drinks options
8 cold brew drinks
Can be remotely controlled through an app
Superb quality coffee and milk
Beautiful to look at
Exceptional build quality

Cons
Expensive
Milk container is sold separately

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We ranked Jura D6 #13 in March 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Super-Automatic Espresso Machines” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
brewcoffeehome.com

Pros
Produces six varieties of milk-based coffee with fine, smooth foam
Minimalist design that won’t detract from your kitchen décor
Plain text display with intuitive functions for people who aren’t well-versed in technology

Cons
You may have to jiggle the grinder once in a while to encourage the coffee beans to feed through

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craftcoffeespot.com

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We ranked Jura Ena 8 #14 in March 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Super-Automatic Espresso Machines” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
thebrewmakers.com

Best for Design

Pros
Eco friendly
Beautiful sleek design
High level of programmability
Compact design

Cons
Expensive
Cleaning the machine can be time consuming
User manual instructions are not clear
Difficult to access the power switch

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brewcoffeehome.com

Pros
Choose from 10 different specialty coffees
Allows you to program your favorite brewing temperature, coffee strength, and hot water temperature
You can make a large cup of coffee in the morning and cut the size in half in the evening, so you don’t consume too much caffeine before bed

Cons
Water tank capacity is smaller than other machines
The power switch is behind the machine, making access difficult if you place it against a wall

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We ranked Delonghi Magnifica XS #15 in March 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Super-Automatic Espresso Machines” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
brewsmartly.com

Pros
Small and compact
Has a steam wand
Accessible and easy to clean

Cons
Single boiler system
Some of the extra features may be overkill!

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homecoffeeexpert.com

Pros
Compact
Easy to use and clean
Height-adjustable coffee spout
Customizable drinks
Adjustable burr grinder
Makes coffee quickly

Cons
Milk frother isn’t automatic
Plastic cover scratches easily
Single stainless steel boiler system

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