Bean-to-Cup Machines
Machines that grind, brew and froth on one button, compared on the things that decide whether you still like it in year three: does the brew group come out, how many grind steps, and what happens to the milk carafe.
Also see Espresso machines if you want a portafilter and control over the shot.
How we rate bean-to-cup machines — the 8 criteria behind every score on this page.
Our pick
· research-based, chosen for a reason, not a rating
Home users wanting a fully automatic bean-to-cup machine with integrated milk carafe and multi-beverage capability
Least expensive here, at $399.50.
The best bean-to-cup machines, ranked
scored on what the maker publishes · open a row for the working1
Gaggia Cadorna Prestige8.4- Drinks & Milk System
- 9.5
- Grinder & Grind Control
- 8.5
- Cleaning & Upkeep
- 8.2
- Ease of Use
- 8.5
- Capacity & Refills
- 7.5
- Value for Money
- 8.0
- Build Quality & Warranty
- 7.8
- Kitchen Fit & Noise
- 8.5
Weakest link: Capacity & Refills — 7.5 of 10, carrying 12 of the 100 points scored here.
2
Philips 4300 LatteGo8.3- Drinks & Milk System
- 9.0
- Grinder & Grind Control
- 8.5
- Cleaning & Upkeep
- 10.0
- Ease of Use
- 7.8
- Capacity & Refills
- 6.5
- Value for Money
- 8.7
- Build Quality & Warranty
- 6.4
- Kitchen Fit & Noise
- 8.5
Weakest link: Build Quality & Warranty — 6.4 of 10, carrying 10 of the 100 points scored here.
3
Bosch 300 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine7.4- Drinks & Milk System
- 6.5
- Grinder & Grind Control
- 7.0
- Cleaning & Upkeep
- 8.8
- Ease of Use
- 7.0
- Capacity & Refills
- 6.5
- Value for Money
- 10.0
- Build Quality & Warranty
- 4.5
- Kitchen Fit & Noise
- 8.5
Weakest link: Build Quality & Warranty — 4.5 of 10, carrying 10 of the 100 points scored here.
4
De'Longhi Dinamica LatteCrema Espresso Machine ECAM35075SI6.9- Drinks & Milk System
- 9.0
- Grinder & Grind Control
- 6.0
- Cleaning & Upkeep
- 10.0
- Ease of Use
- 8.1
- Capacity & Refills
- 4.0
- Value for Money
- 5.1
- Build Quality & Warranty
- 5.0
- Kitchen Fit & Noise
- 6.5
Weakest link: Capacity & Refills — 4.0 of 10, carrying 12 of the 100 points scored here.
5
De'Longhi Magnifica Start Automatic Espresso Machine6.4- Drinks & Milk System
- 4.5
- Grinder & Grind Control
- 8.0
- Cleaning & Upkeep
- 5.0
- Ease of Use
- 5.4
- Capacity & Refills
- 6.5
- Value for Money
- 9.1
- Build Quality & Warranty
- 5.5
- Kitchen Fit & Noise
- 8.5
Weakest link: Drinks & Milk System — 4.5 of 10, carrying 16 of the 100 points scored here.
6
Gaggia Anima Espresso Machine6.3- Drinks & Milk System
- 2.5
- Grinder & Grind Control
- 6.5
- Cleaning & Upkeep
- 9.0
- Ease of Use
- 7.2
- Capacity & Refills
- 5.0
- Value for Money
- 9.0
- Build Quality & Warranty
- 4.0
- Kitchen Fit & Noise
- 8.5
Weakest link: Drinks & Milk System — 2.5 of 10, carrying 16 of the 100 points scored here.
7
Jura E4 Automatic Coffee Machine5.9- Drinks & Milk System
- 2.5
- Grinder & Grind Control
- 6.0
- Cleaning & Upkeep
- 7.0
- Ease of Use
- 7.4
- Capacity & Refills
- 9.0
- Value for Money
- 4.5
- Build Quality & Warranty
- 5.0
- Kitchen Fit & Noise
- 6.5
Weakest link: Drinks & Milk System — 2.5 of 10, carrying 16 of the 100 points scored here.
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Frequently asked
What is the best bean-to-cup machine?
Based on our research across the category, Gaggia Cadorna Prestige is our editor's pick for bean-to-cup machine. Home users wanting a fully automatic bean-to-cup machine with integrated milk carafe and multi-beverage capability
Is there a cheap bean-to-cup machine worth buying?
Bosch 300 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine is the least expensive we have reviewed in this category at $399.50. Cheapest is not the same as best value: the review says which corners were cut.
How much does a bean-to-cup machine cost?
The ones we have reviewed run from about $399.50 to $1399.95. Price tracks build material, capacity and how much of the specification the maker publishes.