Every indexed machine. One consistent evidence standard.
Compare 19 current models across price, footprint, grinder, milk workflow and ownership effort. Every record names the exact model and its latest data-check date.
Seven key machines added to the Index.
The expansion covers compact entry espresso, guided all-in-ones, premium assisted espresso and high-end bean-to-cup.
Sage Bambino Plus
The easiest route to genuinely good espresso and silky milk without giving up the ritual of a portafilter.
- Score
- 94/100
- Checked price
- £349.95
- Width
- 19.4 cm
De’Longhi La Specialista Touch
A strong current-value guided espresso machine with assisted tamping, touchscreen coaching, automatic milk and cold brew, though the grinder remains tied to the machine.
- Score
- 91/100
- Checked price
- £499.99
- Width
- 31.9 cm
Ninja Luxe Café Pro
The most complete Luxe Café for households wanting guided espresso, filter-style coffee, cold drinks, integrated tamping and automatic hot or cold foam in one machine.
- Score
- 93/100
- Checked price
- £549
- Width
- 35.1 cm
De’Longhi Eletta Explore
One of the broadest one-touch menus in the database, combining hot milk, cold foam and sub-five-minute cold brew, though its deep body and milk care remain real commitments.
- Score
- 92/100
- Checked price
- £899
- Width
- 26 cm
JURA E8
A premium fifth-generation one-touch machine with 27 specialities and unusually thorough guided care, but optional connectivity and ongoing cleaning consumables add to ownership cost.
- Score
- 92/100
- Checked price
- £999
- Width
- 27 cm
Sage Oracle Jet
A fast, highly assisted 58 mm espresso platform that automates grinding, dosing, tamping and milk without hiding the portafilter workflow—at a major price and space premium.
- Score
- 94/100
- Checked price
- £1699.95
- Width
- 38.1 cm
Home Coffee Index does not claim hands-on testing of every model. Scores combine official specifications, current retailer evidence, workflow analysis, ownership requirements and comparable third-party findings under the published methodology.
De’Longhi
| Machine | Score | Checked price | Type | Width | Grinder | Milk | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Longhi Eletta ExploreECAM450.86.T EX:4 | 92 | £899John Lewis | Hot-and-cold bean-to-cup | 26 cm | Built-in conical burr with Bean Adapt | Hot & cold auto | 1 August 2026 |
| De’Longhi RiveliaEXAM440.55 | 91 | £599Currys | Bean-to-cup | 24.5 cm | Built-in conical burr | Auto carafe | 26 July 2026 |
| De’Longhi La Specialista TouchEC9455.M EX:2 | 91 | £499.99De’Longhi | Guided all-in-one espresso | 31.9 cm | Built-in burr grinder, 15 settings | Auto LatteArt | 1 August 2026 |
| De’Longhi Dedica DuoEC890.M | 86 | £279.99De’Longhi | Compact semi-automatic | 14.9 cm | Separate grinder needed | Manual steam | 1 August 2026 |
| De’Longhi Magnifica StartECAM220.22.GB | 85 | £299.99De’Longhi | Entry bean-to-cup | 24 cm | Integrated conical burr, 7 settings | Manual frother | 28 July 2026 |
Gaggia
| Machine | Score | Checked price | Type | Width | Grinder | Milk | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaggia Classic E24RI9481 | 89 | £501Tracked UK sellers | Manual espresso | 23 cm | Separate grinder needed | Manual steam | 26 July 2026 |
JURA
| Machine | Score | Checked price | Type | Width | Grinder | Milk | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JURA E815842 | 92 | £999Harts of Stur | Premium bean-to-cup | 27 cm | Built-in P.A.G.2 grinder | One-touch milk | 1 August 2026 |
Nespresso
| Machine | Score | Checked price | Type | Width | Grinder | Milk | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nespresso Vertuo PopENV90.B | 82 | £99Nespresso | Compact pod machine | 13.6 cm | Not required; Vertuo capsules only | None included | 28 July 2026 |
Ninja
| Machine | Score | Checked price | Type | Width | Grinder | Milk | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ninja Luxe Café ProES701UK | 93 | £549Hughes | Guided multi-format espresso | 35.1 cm | Built-in burr grinder, 25 settings | Hot & cold auto | 1 August 2026 |
| Ninja Luxe Café PremierES601UK | 92 | £429.99Ninja UK | Assisted multi-drink espresso | 33.6 cm | Integrated conical burr, 19 settings | Hands-free froth | 28 July 2026 |
Philips
| Machine | Score | Checked price | Type | Width | Grinder | Milk | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philips Series 5500 LatteGoEP5546/70 | 88 | £649.99Currys | One-touch bean-to-cup | 24.6 cm | Ceramic burr, 12 settings; 275 g hopper | LatteGo carafe | 22 July 2026 |
Sage
| Machine | Score | Checked price | Type | Width | Grinder | Milk | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sage Bambino PlusSES500 | 94 | £349.95Argos | Compact semi-automatic | 19.4 cm | Separate grinder needed | Auto steam | 26 July 2026 |
| Sage Oracle JetSES985BSS4GUK1 | 94 | £1699.95Sage | Premium assisted espresso | 38.1 cm | Built-in conical burr, 45 settings | Auto MilQ | 1 August 2026 |
| Sage Barista Touch ImpressSES882 | 93 | £1199.95Sage | Assisted semi-automatic | 36 cm | Integrated conical burr, 30 settings | Auto MilQ | 28 July 2026 |
| Sage Barista ExpressBES875UK | 92 | £499Argos | Integrated-grinder semi-automatic | 31.8 cm | Integrated conical burr, 16 settings | Manual steam | 26 July 2026 |
| Sage Dual BoilerBES920UK | 92 | £1249.95Sage | Dual-boiler manual espresso | 40.3 cm | Separate grinder needed | Manual steam | 28 July 2026 |
| Sage Barista ProSES878 | 91 | £599.95Sage / Currys | Integrated-grinder semi-automatic | 35.4 cm | Integrated conical burr, 30 settings | Manual steam | 28 July 2026 |
| Sage Barista Express ImpressSES876BSS4GUK1 | 91 | £599.95Sage | Assisted all-in-one espresso | 33 cm | Built-in conical burr, 25 settings | Manual steam | 1 August 2026 |
| Sage BambinoSES450 | 90 | £329.95Sage | Compact manual espresso | 19.5 cm | Separate grinder needed | Manual steam | 28 July 2026 |
Prices are dated snapshots, not live quotes. Confirm the exact model, stock, delivery, returns and final price with the retailer before buying.