Coffee Makers We've Tested
Every coffee maker and espresso machine we have reviewed on HouseholdMe, 33 in total, from compact bean-to-cup machines to dual-boiler espresso machines. Pick a machine to read the full hands-on review, or compare test scores at a glance.
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Highest test scores
- Jura GIGA 10: test score 8.9 out of 10
- Jura S8: test score 8.8 out of 10
- Jura Z10: test score 8.8 out of 10
- Breville Oracle Touch: test score 8.8 out of 10
- Meraki Dual Boiler: test score 8.7 out of 10
- Jura J8: test score 8.7 out of 10
- Jura X10: test score 8.7 out of 10
- Breville Barista Touch Impress: test score 8.7 out of 10
Jura 13 reviewed
Fully automatic bean-to-cup machines from Switzerland, from the black-coffee-only C3, E4 and ENA 4 up to the cold-brewing Z10 and twin-grinder GIGA 10.
Jura S8
A big touchscreen, ten strength levels and a one-lever choice between latte and cappuccino foam
Jura Z10
True cold extraction, a grinder that adjusts itself and 40 hot and cold drinks
Jura J8
Sweet Foam, a cup-spotting Coffee Eye and 30-plus drinks from a premium all-rounder
Jura W8
A small-office workhorse with a big tank, layered milk drinks and room for 30 cups a day
Jura E6
A two-step americano, one-touch cappuccino and a menu that learns your habits
Jura E8
17 drinks, smart filter tracking and fine microfoam, with a few hot-and-cold caveats
Breville 8 reviewed
Espresso machines with a built-in grinder for people who want to make the shot themselves, from the hands-on Barista Express to the Oracle models that grind, dose and tamp for you.
Breville Oracle Touch
Dual boilers, automatic tamping and hands-free milk on one easy touchscreen
Breville Barista Touch Impress
Guided espresso, assisted tamping and hands-free milk on a color touchscreen
Breville Oracle
Dual boilers, automatic tamping and hands-free milk with real buttons and dials
Breville Barista Pro
Three-second heat-up, a shot timer and strong steam in a compact all-in-one machine
Breville Oracle Jet
Automatic puck prep, cold brew in minutes and superb manual steam
Breville Barista Touch
A simple touchscreen, three-second heat-up and hands-free milk in a compact body
Breville Barista Express Impress
Assisted tamping, smart dosing and a pressure gauge with far less mess
Breville Barista Express
A built-in grinder, a real pressure gauge and café-style milk for hands‑on beginners
Bosch 5 reviewed
Fully automatic machines with simple controls; several of them take milk straight from the carton.
Bosch Series 6
25 drinks on a touchscreen, ten saved favorites and room for a travel mug
Bosch 800 Series
A 5-inch touchscreen, 30 saved favorites and an 81-ounce tank that rarely needs filling
Bosch Series 4
Quick Cup coffee from standby, milk from the carton and an app with 20 drinks
Bosch 500 Series
Nine drinks, milk straight from the carton and a Double Shot that tastes bolder
Bosch 300 Series
Five one-touch drinks, a ceramic grinder and the simplest cleanup in a slim body
De'Longhi 3 reviewed
Fully automatic machines with hot and cold milk foam, and cold brew on the Magnifica Duo and Eletta Explore.
Philips 2 reviewed
Fully automatic machines with a milk system you can rinse clean in about 10 seconds.
Meraki and Gemilai 2 reviewed
Espresso machines for hands-on brewing: a dual boiler with built-in scales, and a boiler machine that lets you control pressure.
Comparisons and guides
Stuck between two machines? These head-to-heads put our test notes side by side.
- The best Jura automatic coffee machines
- Jura comparison chart: every model side by side
- Jura E4 vs E6 vs E8
- Jura E8 vs S8 vs Z10
- Breville Oracle Jet vs Meraki Dual Boiler
- De'Longhi Magnifica Duo vs Rivelia vs Eletta Explore
- De'Longhi Magnifica Duo vs Philips 3300
- De'Longhi Rivelia vs Philips 3300
- Philips 3300 vs 5500