Best Coffee Machines We've Tested

Ranked by our editorial score across coffee quality, ease of use, cleaning and value for money.

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NO. 28
Capsule
8.9Score
Nespresso Vertuo Lattissima coffee machine
Capsules
Nespresso Vertuo
Milk
Integrated automatic milk carafe

Nespresso Vertuo Lattissima Review: The Best Vertuo Machine for Lattes?

Vertuo drinkers wanting automatic cappuccino and latte without a separate frother.

One of the easiest Vertuo machines for milk coffee, but only worth the premium if you'll regularly use the automatic milk system.

Coffee Quality8.4
Ease of Use9.9
Milk Drinks9.3
Cleaning8.9
Drink Variety9.3
Design9.1
Value for Money8.3
Running Costs7.4
+Automatic milk
+One-touch cappuccino
+One-touch latte macchiato
+Multiple Vertuo coffee sizes
+Barcode-controlled brewing
+Very easy to use
+Removable milk carafe
+Excellent everyday convenience
+No grinder or coffee grounds
+Strong option for larger milk coffees
-Expensive compared with Vertuo Pop
-Vertuo capsule running costs
-Milk system adds cleaning
-Less milk control than Creatista
-Large compared with basic Vertuo machines
-Locked into Vertuo capsules
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NO. 29
Capsule
8.9Score
Nespresso Vertuo Creatista coffee machine
Capsule system
Nespresso Vertuo
Milk
Auto MilQ steam wand
Water tank
2 litres
Connectivity
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

Nespresso Vertuo Creatista Review: Can a Pod Machine Make Proper Milk Coffee?

Nespresso drinkers wanting genuinely good automatic milk texture.

Probably the most interesting Vertuo machine for serious milk-coffee drinkers, but its premium price only makes sense if capsule convenience is genuinely important to you.

Coffee Quality8.4
Ease of Use9.7
Milk Drinks9.6
Cleaning9.2
Design9.5
Features9.1
Value for Money7.9
+Extremely easy coffee preparation
+Automatic steam wand
+Three milk-temperature settings
+Three milk-texture settings
+Excellent microfoam potential
+Seven cup sizes
+2L water tank
+Coffee Creations Mode
+Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
+Premium stainless-steel design
+Steam wand automatically rinses
-Expensive for a capsule machine
-Vertuo capsules only
-Higher long-term coffee cost than whole beans can be
-Less control over coffee extraction
-Large compared with basic pod machines
-Overkill for black-coffee drinkers
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NO. 32
Capsule
8.8Score
Nespresso Vertuo Pop coffee machine
Capsules
Nespresso Vertuo
Milk system
None
Connectivity
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi functionality

Nespresso Vertuo Pop Review: The Best Cheap Nespresso Vertuo Machine?

Buyers wanting the Vertuo system as cheaply and compactly as possible.

One of the easiest entry points into Vertuo. Excellent machine value; capsule costs remain the bigger long-term consideration.

Coffee Quality8.3
Ease of Use9.9
Drink Variety9.2
Cleaning9.8
Compactness9.7
Design9.2
Value for Money9.3
Running Costs7.5
+Compact
+Usually inexpensive
+Extremely easy
+One-button operation
+Multiple drink sizes
+Barcode-controlled brewing
+Very little mess
+Fast everyday preparation
+Huge Vertuo coffee range
+Modern colours and design
-Vertuo capsules only
-Capsules cost more than beans
-No built-in milk
-Small water tank
-Small used-capsule capacity
-Limited control
-Not the best choice for traditional espresso enthusiasts
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NO. 35
Capsule
8.8Score
Nespresso Pixie coffee machine
Capsules
Nespresso Original
Milk
None

Nespresso Pixie Review: Is This Compact Nespresso Classic Still Worth It?

Espresso and lungo drinkers wanting an ultra-compact Original Nespresso machine.

Pixie remains one of the purest expressions of what made Nespresso successful: compact, fast and almost ridiculously easy.

Coffee Quality8.4
Ease of Use9.9
Compactness9.9
Cleaning9.8
Build & Design9.3
Capsule Choice9.7
Value for Money8.8
+Extremely compact
+Fast heat-up
+Simple espresso and lungo buttons
+Original capsule system
+Huge compatible capsule choice
+Very little cleaning
+Solid design
+Programmable drink volumes
+Easy used-capsule disposal
-No built-in milk
-Only espresso/lungo-style preparation
-More expensive than some basic Original machines
-Small water tank
-Capsule cost adds up
-No Vertuo-style mug coffee
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NO. 36
Capsule
8.7Score
Nespresso CitiZ coffee machine
Capsules
Nespresso Original
Milk
None on standard CitiZ

Nespresso CitiZ Review: Is This Nespresso Classic Still Worth Buying?

Buyers wanting a stylish, straightforward Original Nespresso machine with more capacity than the smallest models.

CitiZ remains attractive because it combines Original Nespresso simplicity with a larger, more substantial design than Pixie or Essenza Mini.

Coffee Quality8.4
Ease of Use9.9
Cleaning9.8
Design9.4
Capsule Choice9.7
Capacity9.0
Value for Money8.4
+Original capsule system
+Espresso and lungo
+Extremely easy
+Fast heating
+Larger water tank than ultra-compact models
+Stylish design
+Programmable drink volumes
+Huge compatible capsule ecosystem
+Very easy cleaning
-More expensive than Essenza Mini
-No milk on standard version
-No large Vertuo-style coffee sizes
-Larger than Pixie
-Capsule costs accumulate
-Limited functionality for the price
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NO. 37
Capsule
8.6Score
Nespresso Lattissima One coffee machine
Capsule system
Nespresso Original
Milk
Automatic single-serve milk carafe
Water tank
Approximately 1 litre

Nespresso Lattissima One Review: The Easiest Nespresso for Latte and Cappuccino?

One or two people wanting extremely easy Nespresso milk drinks.

Lattissima One is one of the simplest routes to automatic cappuccino and latte, but milk enthusiasts should spend more for Creatista.

Coffee Quality8.3
Ease of Use9.8
Milk Drinks8.7
Cleaning8.7
Design9.0
Features8.2
Value for Money8.6
+Very easy to use
+Integrated automatic milk
+Nespresso Original capsules
+Compact design
+No separate milk frother required
+Single-serve milk system reduces waste
+Dishwasher-safe milk-carafe components
+Fast heat-up
+Minimal coffee mess
+Broad compatible capsule choice
-Limited milk customisation
-Small milk container
-Not ideal for making several milk drinks consecutively
-Milk system needs cleaning
-Coffee still limited by capsule format
-Creatista produces more sophisticated microfoam
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NO. 38
Capsule
8.6Score
Dolce Gusto Genio S Plus coffee machine
Pods
Nescafé Dolce Gusto
Milk system
Pod-based milk drinks; no fresh-milk system

Dolce Gusto Genio S Plus Review: The Best Dolce Gusto Machine?

Households wanting a compact pod machine capable of making lots of different drinks.

One of the strongest Dolce Gusto machines thanks to its compact design and useful additional control.

Coffee Quality8.0
Ease of Use9.8
Drink Variety9.7
Cleaning9.8
Compactness9.6
Features9.0
Value for Money9.1
Running Costs7.8
+Very compact
+Huge drinks range
+Espresso Boost
+Temperature adjustment
+Automatic drink-volume control
+XL drink function
+Easy to use
+Almost no coffee mess
+Hot and cold drink options
+Usually affordable
-No fresh-milk system
-Some milk drinks use separate milk pods
-Pod costs add up
-Coffee quality can't match good fresh beans
-Plastic waste
-Limited control compared with espresso machines
-Two-pod drinks increase cost
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NO. 40
Capsule
8.5Score
Tassimo My Way 2 coffee machine
Pods
Tassimo T DISCs
Brewing system
INTELLIBREW barcode recognition
Water filtration
BRITA filtration on My Way 2

Tassimo My Way 2 Review: The Best Tassimo Machine?

Tassimo households wanting more control over strength, temperature and drink size.

One of the best Tassimo machines for people who like the T DISC ecosystem but want more control than basic models provide.

Coffee Quality7.9
Ease of Use9.9
Drink Variety9.7
Personalisation9.3
Cleaning9.7
Value for Money8.8
Running Costs7.7
+Extremely easy
+INTELLIBREW barcode system
+Adjustable strength
+Adjustable temperature
+Adjustable drink size
+Favourite settings
+BRITA water filtration
+Huge drinks range
+Hot chocolate
+Automatic cleaning/descaling guidance
-T DISC ecosystem lock-in
-Pod running costs
-Milk drinks often require multiple discs
-Coffee quality below good fresh-bean systems
-Larger and more expensive than basic Tassimo machines
-More settings won't matter to everyone
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NO. 41
Capsule
8.5Score
Nespresso Vertuo Next coffee machine
Capsule system
Nespresso Vertuo
Milk system
None built in
Connectivity
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

Nespresso Vertuo Next Review: Is It Still Worth Buying?

People wanting extremely easy espresso and larger coffees from one machine.

Vertuo Next remains a convenient all-round capsule machine, but we'd compare its price carefully with Vertuo Pop and Pop+ before buying.

Coffee Quality8.2
Ease of Use9.8
Drink Variety9.0
Cleaning9.6
Design8.8
Value for Money8.6
Running Costs7.5
+Extremely easy to use
+Multiple cup sizes
+Large coffees
+One-button brewing
+Automatic capsule recognition
+Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
+Fast heat-up
+Minimal mess
+Compact width
+Huge Vertuo capsule range
-Vertuo capsules only
-No built-in milk system
-Capsules cost more than many whole-bean coffees per serving
-Very little control over brewing
-Vertuo Pop can offer similar functionality for less
-Larger than it initially looks because of its depth
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NO. 44
Capsule
8.5Score
Delonghi Nespresso Lattissima Pro Review
Water Tank
1.3L
Pump Pressure
19 Bar
Warranty
2 Years
Weight
7.0kg

Delonghi Nespresso Lattissima Pro Review

One touch milk drinks with 19 bar pump pressure

A 1.3 litre tank and 500ml milk carafe pair with 19 bar pump pressure to deliver lattes and cappuccinos at the touch of a button. A refined follow up to the original Lattissima's blockier design.

Coffee Quality8.6
Ease of Use9.1
Cleaning8.0
Value for Money7.9
+Automatic milk frothing
+Fast heat up time
-Capsules only, no ground coffee
-Milk carafe needs regular cleaning
Typical UK Price
£279
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NO. 46
Capsule
8.3Score
Tassimo Happy coffee machine
Pods
Tassimo T DISCs
Brewing
INTELLIBREW
Milk
Pod-based milk drinks

Tassimo Happy Review: Is This Cheap Pod Machine Still Worth Buying?

Buyers wanting the cheapest, simplest route into Tassimo drinks.

Happy does exactly what an entry-level Tassimo should: make the T DISC system incredibly easy and inexpensive to access.

Coffee Quality7.8
Ease of Use10.0
Drink Variety9.6
Cleaning9.8
Compactness9.5
Features7.2
Value for Money9.2
Running Costs7.7
+Usually very cheap
+Extremely easy
+Compact
+INTELLIBREW barcode brewing
+Wide drinks range
+Hot chocolate
+No loose coffee
+No milk system to clean
+Automatic drink preparation
+Ideal for occasional use
-Very little personalisation
-Small water tank
-T DISC running costs
-Plastic construction
-Coffee quality is convenience-focused
-Milk isn't freshly steamed
-Heavy users may be better with beans
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NO. 48
Capsule
7.8Score
Magimix Nespresso Inissia Review
Water Tank
0.7L
Pump Pressure
19 Bar
Warranty
2 Years
Weight
2.4kg

Magimix Nespresso Inissia Review

The lightest machine in the Nespresso range

Magimix put their own spin on the Inissia design, producing the lightest machine in the Nespresso line up. Easy to move, store and clean, though it is capsule only with no option to grind your own beans.

Coffee Quality8.0
Ease of Use8.6
Cleaning8.1
Value for Money7.2
+Lightest Nespresso machine available
+Simple one button operation
-Capsule only, no bean or ground coffee option
-Basic plastic build quality
Typical UK Price
£99
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NO. 49
Capsule
7.5Score
NESCAFE Dolce Gusto Oblo by Krups Review
Water Tank
0.8L
Pump Pressure
15 Bar
Warranty
2 Years
Weight
1.9kg

NESCAFE Dolce Gusto Oblo by Krups Review

Krups build quality meets Dolce Gusto's capsule range

Krups bring their manufacturing pedigree to the Dolce Gusto capsule system, working within Nespresso's shadow to deliver a well built, good looking machine that covers coffee, hot chocolate and more.

Coffee Quality7.6
Ease of Use8.4
Cleaning7.8
Value for Money7.6
+Wide variety of drink capsules beyond coffee
+Compact, attractive design
-No built in milk frother
-Capsules cost more than ground coffee
Typical UK Price
£69
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NO. 50
Capsule
7.2Score
Bosch Tassimo Joy 2 Review
Water Tank
0.8L
Pump Pressure
3.3 Bar
Warranty
2 Years
Weight
2.6kg

Bosch Tassimo Joy 2 Review

Brita filter technology with around 56 drink options

Compatible with the full Tassimo capsule range, the Joy 2 can produce roughly fifty six different drinks. Built in Brita filter technology and a simple, elegant design make it an easy one touch choice.

Coffee Quality7.4
Ease of Use8.7
Cleaning7.6
Value for Money7.1
+Huge range of drinks via T-Discs
+Built in Brita water filter
-Tied to Tassimo capsules only
-T-Discs cost more than ground coffee long term
Typical UK Price
£89
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