The Brew Journal
Reviews and head-to-heads from the Cicada test bench. Minimum two weeks and fifty brews per machine, refreshed whenever prices move.
Espresso Machine ReviewsPhilips 1200 and 2200 superautomatic espresso coffee machines are the most affordable listings in the Philips product catalog. Valued under $550, Series 1200 and 2200 are ideal for coffee drinkers who want their espre...
Espresso Machine ReviewsPhilips 1200 and 3200 are fully automatic espresso machines with intelligent brewing systems. Their intuitive touch displays, cafe-style steam wands for milk frothing, AquaClean filtration, and ceramic burr grinders a...
Espresso Machine ReviewsIf you are searching for the ultimate one-touch espresso machine but on a budget, then this comprehensive Philips 2200 vs 4300 comparison is especially for you.
Espresso Machine ReviewsAre you looking for a superior coffee experience at the touch of a button? Well, it seems like the luck is on your side.
Espresso Machine ReviewsRecharge your mornings with Philips’ superautomatic espresso machines. Philips 2200 and 3200 coffee machines bring more variety to your default beverage choices and combine the powers of the aroma extract system and A...
Espresso Machine ReviewsThe coffee competition is heating up with the Philips 3200 and 4300 fully automatic espresso machines. With plenty of noteworthy functions and features, the two brewmasters are transforming the morning coffee ritual w...
Espresso Machine ReviewsAre you ready to take your latte love to new heights? Explore the coffee charisma you can create with the Philips 3200 and 5400 fully automatic espresso machines. Invest between $700 and $1,100 and watch them brew sev...
Espresso Machine ReviewsUpgrade your coffee lifestyle with the Philips 4300 and 5400 superautomatic espresso machines. Priced at $1,000 and $1,100, respectively, these intelligent bean-to-cup coffee machines offer a luxe cafe experience with...
Espresso Machine ReviewsQuick Answer: I only recommend the Philips 5400 LatteGo if you’re going to make full use of its four user profiles. If you don’t think you’ll do this, then you’re better off with the cheaper Philips 4300 LatteGo .
Espresso Machine ReviewsQuick Answer: I’d only recommend getting the Philips 3200 LatteGo if you’ll primarily use the machine to make milk drinks. If you mainly drink plain espresso then I’d instead recommend the Delonghi Magnifica Evo .
Espresso Machine ReviewsQuick answer: I’d recommend the Philips 4300 LatteGo if you want a super-automatic espresso machine with an automatic milk frother under $1,000.
Espresso Machine ReviewsQuick answer: I’d recommend the Delonghi Dinamica Plus over the Philips 5400 LatteGo. The Delonghi Dinamica Plus justifies its extra cost over the Philips 5400 because it brews better espresso and steams milk to a gre...
Espresso Machine ReviewsQuick Answer: I’d always recommend the Delonghi Magnifica Evo over the Philips 3200 LatteGo. The Delonghi Magnifica Evo makes better espresso and milk drinks than the Philips 3200 LatteGo.
Espresso Machine ReviewsQuick Answer: I only recommend the Jura E8 if you are certain you’ll make full use of its menu. You can get the Jura E6—priced about $700 less and offering nearly identical espresso performance with seven fewer menu i...
Espresso Machine ReviewsQuick Answer: The Jura E8 is the better option if you’ll mainly drink plain espresso and Americano. Go for theJura S8 if you’ll mainly drink milk drinks.
Espresso Machine ReviewsQuick answer: I’d only recommend the Jura S8 if you plan on drinking both black coffee and milk drinks regularly. If you are mainly going to drink black drinks then get the Jura E6 . If you are mainly going to drink m...
Espresso Machine ReviewsQuick Answer: I’d only recommend the Jura Z10 if you want to make a lot of iced coffee drinks. If you aren’t that bothered about these types of drinks then you’d get better value from the Jura S8 than the Z10.
Espresso Machine ReviewsQuick Answer: I’d recommend the Jura E6 over the Jura E8 for the majority of people. The only advantage that the Jura E8 has over the E6 is an expanded menu, and I only think that this is worth paying an extra $800 fo...
Espresso Machine ReviewsI would not recommend the Jura ENA 8. Despite its attractive, compact design, the machine’s limited functionalities—especially its single milk texture option and lack of a double-shot feature for milk drinks—do not ju...
Espresso Machine ReviewsI recommend the Jura E6 if you primarily enjoy plain espresso or black coffee drinks. However, if milk-based beverages are your go-to, the De'Longhi Dinamica Plus is a better choice.
Espresso Machine ReviewsQuick Answer: The Jura ENA 4 is only worth buying if you exclusively drink single/double espresso shots. If you prefer longer black coffees (like Americano), consider the Jura E4, and if you need milk-based drinks, th...
Espresso Machine ReviewsThe Jura E4 is worth considering only if you prioritize premium espresso and drip-style coffee (e.g., Americanos, long blacks) and are willing to pay a premium for marginal quality gains. For espresso-only drinkers, t...
Espresso Machine ReviewsQuick Answer: I recommend theJura ENA 8 over the Jura E8. The differences between the two machines are tiny, and I don’t think that the Jura E8 comes close to costing $500+ more than the Jura ENA 8.
Espresso Machine ReviewsQuick Answer: Only get the Jura Z10 if you’re going to make iced milk drinks like an iced latte or cappuccino. If you’re not going to make these types of drinks then get the Jura S8.
Espresso Machine ReviewsQuick Answer: You should only buy theJura Z10 instead of the Jura E8 if you plan to make iced milk drinks with your machine. If you won’t make these drinks then you should get the more affordableJura E8.
Espresso Machine ReviewsQuick Answer: I recommend that most people get theGaggia Accademia instead of the Jura Z10. Only get theJura Z10 if you’re willing to pay a significant premium—roughly $1,500 more—for slightly better espresso and drip...
Espresso Machine ReviewsQuick Answer: I’d recommend the Delonghi Magnficia ESAM 3300 if you want a reliable super-automatic espresso machine without breaking the bank. It’s an absolute bargain given its price.
Espresso Machine ReviewsQuick Answer: The Delonghi ECP3420 is the cheapest espresso machine that can still make a decent shot of espresso. I recommend it if your budget is $200. Just be aware that for $350 you can get espresso machines that ...
Espresso Machine ReviewsI own the Delonghi ESAM 3300, so I have some experience with this manufacturer and their products.
Espresso Machine ReviewsIn this Delonghi Dinamica review, I’m going to give my verdict on the super-automatic espresso machine’s coffee quality, ease of use, and build quality.
Espresso Machine ReviewsQuick Answer: I recommend the Delonghi Dinamica over the Dinamica Plus. If you will primarily drink black espresso drinks then get the Delonghi Dinamica with a steam wand . If you primarily drink milk-based drinks the...
Espresso Machine ReviewsQuick Answer: I strongly recommend the Delonghi Dinamica Plus especially if you like milk drinks and there will be more than one of you using the machine.
Espresso Machine ReviewsQuick Answer: I’d recommend the Delonghi Magnifica Evo if you want a super-automatic espresso machine for under $1,000.
Espresso Machine ReviewsQuick Answer: I’d recommend the Breville Barista Pro to anyone who wants an espresso machine with a built-in grinder.
Espresso Machine ReviewsQuick Answer: I’d only recommend the Breville Barista Pro over the Breville Barista Express if you’re going to take the time to properly dial in your machine and/or you’re going to be making a lot of milk-based drinks...
Espresso Machine ReviewsQuick Answer: I recommend most people get the Breville Bambino instead of the Bambino Plus. While the Bambino Plus is a marginally better machine, it doesn’t come close to costing $200 more than the Bambino.
Espresso Machine ReviewsQuick Answer: I would recommend the Breville Barista Pro over the Breville Barista Touch if you are mainly going to make plain espresso and Americano, and I’d recommend the Barista Touch over the Pro if you are mainly...
Espresso Machine ReviewsQuick Answer: I’d recommend the Barista Express if you will primarily be using the machine to make plain espresso and Americano and the Barista Touch if you will be mainly making milk-based drinks.
Espresso Machine ReviewsQuick Answer: I’d always recommend the Breville Barista Touch over the Oracle Touch. The Oracle Touch does not come close to justifying its huge price jump compared to the Barista Touch.
Espresso Machine ReviewsQuick Answer: While the Breville Infuser is a good espresso machine, it is overpriced. You’d get better value for money with the Breville Bambino Plus .
Espresso Machine ReviewsQuick answer: I’d recommend the Breville Bambino Plus over the Gaggia Classic Pro to most people. I’d only recommend the Gaggia Classic Pro if you’re willing to modify the machine by changing its OPV spring and adding...
Espresso Machine ReviewsQuick Answer: I highly recommend the Breville Bambino especially if you want an espresso machine and grinder combo for under $500. Pair it with the Baratza Encore for the best budget espresso setup.
Espresso Machine ReviewsQuick Answer: I think that the Breville Bambino Plus is an excellent espresso machine, especially if you’ve never owned an espresso machine before. However, If you’re not going to use its automatic steam wand then you...
Espresso Machine ReviewsQuick Answer: I would recommend the Breville Precision Brewer , especially if you are looking for a drip coffee maker that lets you control every aspect of the brewing process
Espresso Machine ReviewsQuick Answer: I don’t recommend the Gaggia Magenta Prestige. If you want a super-automatic espresso machine with a milk frother for under $1,000 I instead recommend the Delonghi Magnifica Evo .
Espresso Machine ReviewsQuick Answer: I’d only recommend the Gaggia Classic Pro if you want an affordable espresso machine and don’t mind a bit of tinkering around to get consistently great shots. If you just want to pull a decent espresso s...
Espresso Machine ReviewsQuick Answer: I do not recommend the Gaggia Cadorna Prestige because the machine does not make good espresso. I’d instead recommend the Delonghi Magnifica Evo which has similar functionality to the Cadorna Prestige bu...
Espresso Machine ReviewsQuick Answer: I do not recommend the Gaggia Anima Prestige. I instead recommend the Delonghi Magnifica Evo . Although the Magnifica Evo is $200 more expensive than the Anima Prestige it brews a better tasting espresso...
Espresso Machine ReviewsQuick Answer: I do not recommend the Gaggia Brera because it doesn’t brew good espresso. If you want a super automatic machine at around $500 then I’d instead recommend the Delonghi Magnifica XS .
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Lead Equipment Reviewer, Cicada Coffee Bar
Daniel leads the equipment-testing side of Cicada Coffee Bar. Every super-automatic, semi-automatic, and grinder featured on this site is bought or sourced independently, set up on the test bench, and brewed with daily for at least two weeks before a single word is written — tracking espresso quality, milk texture, ease of cleaning, and long-term reliability. Reviews are updated whenever pricing or firmware changes.