Full comparison
- ComparisonBest bean-to-cup coffee machine UK: 9 compared on the dataNine bean-to-cup coffee machines sold in the UK, compared on manufacturer data: milk system, tank, hopper and footprint. Which suits which household, and why.
- ComparisonBest home espresso machine UK: 9 compared on the dataNine home espresso machines sold in the UK, compared on manufacturer data: baskets, portafilter, built-in grinder, milk and size. Which one suits which buyer.
- ComparisonBest coffee grinder UK: 5 burr grinders compared on the dataFive burr coffee grinders sold in the UK, three electric and two manual, compared on manufacturer data: burrs, settings, dosing and espresso suitability.
By brand
What each range brings, and where the step up to the next one shows on the spec sheets.
- ComparisonSage coffee machine: Bambino, Bambino Plus or Barista ExpressThree Sage espresso machines and the Smart Grinder Pro compared on Sage's own data: tank, milk frothing, built-in grinder, 54 mm portafilter. Which to choose.
- ComparisonPhilips coffee machine: 2200, 3300, 5400 or 5500 comparedThe four Philips bean-to-cup series sold in the UK share one body, tank and grinder. You pay for drinks, milk system and display: the data, series by series.
- ComparisonDe'Longhi coffee machine: Magnifica S, Start or Evo comparedDe'Longhi's three Magnifica bean-to-cup machines share a tank, hopper and pump. The choice comes down to controls and milk: S, Start or Evo, by the figures.
By budget and space
Where bean-to-cup machines differ most: price bracket, width on the worktop and milk system.
- ComparisonBudget bean-to-cup coffee machines: 4 affordable modelsThe four most affordable bean-to-cup machines in our UK database, all mid-range: what that budget buys, what you give up, and which model suits whom.
- ComparisonCompact bean-to-cup coffee machines: 9 sorted by widthWhich bean-to-cup coffee machine fits a small kitchen? Nine UK models sorted by verified width, depth and height, plus the clearances to measure first.
- ComparisonBean-to-cup coffee machines with milk frother: 9 comparedSteam wand, milk container or milk hose? Nine UK bean-to-cup machines grouped by milk system, with the figures that matter for cappuccino and latte drinkers.
Espresso and grinder
Starting out by hand: a first machine, and machine and grinder pairings whose spec sheets fit together.
- ComparisonEspresso machine for beginners: 7 first machines comparedChoosing a first espresso machine: seven UK models compared on manufacturer data, by baskets, ESE pods, portafilter, milk frothing and width. Where to start.
- ComparisonBudget espresso machine and grinder: 5 pairings comparedFive espresso machine and grinder pairings for a small budget in the UK, built from manufacturer data, plus the all-in-one alternative, bracket by bracket.