Coffee machines: Compare features & prices

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Pressure system
How pressure (bars) is achieved. By electrical pump or pressure from steam build up. See features explained for more information.

Size
HxDxW (cm)

Machine pressure (bars)
How many pressure (bars) is achieved. Manufacturer's stated operating pressure.

Colour and espressos
Number of espressos that can be made at once. Normally this is either one or two.

Capacity (litres)
The maximum volume of water the tank or reservoir can hold, as stated by the manufacturer. If not stated, then our measurement.

Weight (kg)
How much the coffee machine weighs without any coffee inside, or water in the tank.

Guarantee (years)
How long the manufacturer guarantee is which is included with the product when you buy it. Some coffee machines may let you register a product to extend the guarantee.

Ground coffee
This machine is compatible with ground coffee.

Beans
This machine is compatible with coffee beans.

Capsules
This machines uses capsules.

Steam pipe
Coffee machines with a steam pipe mean you can heat and froth milk to make milky coffee drinks, such as cappuccino.

Drip tray
Some drip trays are removable so they can be emptied and cleaned; some are removable and adjustable, so that you can use different sized cups.

Removable tank
A removable water tank will make it easier to fill up, to empty and clean.

Filter
This model comes with a water filter included, or it's possible to purchase one separately to use if it's not included.

Adjustable temperature
Some coffee machines let you adjust the default temperature settings, which is useful if you prefer your coffee hotter than the default setting.

Cup warmer
Uses heat from the boiler to warm the plate on top of the coffee machine, and this is where cups can be placed to gently warm them before use.

Capsules used
Capsule machines can only take the unique capsule designed for that machine.

Bean hopper capacity
Bean to cup machines will have a bean hopper, this is where coffee beans are loaded, before they are ground.

Grinder
Bean to cup machines will have an internal grinder, to grind coffee beans, this indicates which type it is.

Grounds taste test
This rating indicates the quality of espresso produced using ground coffee only, if this star rating is blank then this model doesn't take ground coffee.

Beans taste test
This rating indicates the quality of espresso produced using beans only, if this star rating is blank then this model doesn't take beans.

Capsules taste test
This rating indicates the quality of espresso produced using capsules only, if this star rating is blank then this model doesn't take capsules.

Crema
The quality of the crema (the golden foam on top of the espresso) produced by using the main coffee format for this machine.

Appearance
The quality of the appearance of the espresso produced by using the main coffee format for this machine.

Aroma
The quality of espresso aroma, produced by using the main coffee format for this machine.

Speed of making an espresso
How long it takes to brew one espresso.

Cappuccino
The quality of cappuccinos made using steam pipe (if there is one present), or accessories supplied, to heat and foam the milk. If this is blank, it means the coffee machine doesn't have a steam pipe.

Speed of milk steaming
How quickly the machine produces steam and heats milk to 70°C. The star rating will be blank if no steamer is present.

Ease of use
How easy the coffee machine is to use, overall.

Cleaning
Cleaning the coffee making apparatus, emptying the drip tray and cleaning the body surfaces.

Using the portafilter
Some portafilters can be hard to lock onto the coffee machine, and tight-fitting filter baskets can make them tricky to empty.

Water tank
How easy it is to fill and empty the water tank, this includes removing it from the coffee machine and fitting it back on.

Noise - espresso
Coffee machines are noisy, we rate how noisy the coffee machine is when making an espresso.

Noise - grinding beans
Coffee machines are noisy, especially bean to cup machines. We rate how noisy the coffee machine is when the bean grinder is in operation.

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