# Best Coffee Machines

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**Category:** home › kitchen appliances › coffee machines

**Our pick**: Jura E8 (77/100) · **Cheapest**: Breville Bijou · **Best value**: Breville Bijou

## Comparison table

| Criterion | Jura E8 | Siemens EQ.6 Plus s700 | De'Longhi Magnifica S | Sage Barista Express | KitchenAid Artisan Espresso Maker | Melitta Purista |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Price (GBP) | 1195 | 899 | 400.0 | 549 | 599 | 380.0 |
| Durability & Build Quality | Excellent | Good | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Ease of Use | Easy | Easy | Easy | Moderate | Moderate | Easy |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | Very Easy | Easy | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Easy |
| Type | Bean-to-cup | Bean-to-cup | Bean-to-cup | Espresso | Espresso | Bean-to-cup |
| Milk Frother | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| Water Tank Capacity (litres) | 1.9 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 2 | 1.5 | 1.2 |
| Coffee Strength Control | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Programmable Settings | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Warranty (years) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |

## 1. Jura E8

A premium bean-to-cup machine offering a wide range of specialty coffees and advanced features.

_Source (estimate): [https://uk.jura.com/en/products/coffee-machines/automatic-coffee-machines/E8-EB-15376](https://uk.jura.com/en/products/coffee-machines/automatic-coffee-machines/E8-EB-15376)_

## 2. Siemens EQ.6 Plus s700

An intelligent bean-to-cup machine with a user-friendly interface and multiple coffee options.

_Source (estimate): [https://www.siemens-home.bsh-group.com/uk/productlist/coffee-makers/fully-automatic-coffee-makers/eq-6-plus/TE657319RW](https://www.siemens-home.bsh-group.com/uk/productlist/coffee-makers/fully-automatic-coffee-makers/eq-6-plus/TE657319RW)_

## 3. De'Longhi Magnifica S

A popular bean-to-cup machine offering a good balance of features and ease of use.

_Source (estimate): [https://www.delonghi.com/en-gb/magnifica-s-smart-automatic-coffee-machine-with-cappuccino-system-ecam250.33.tb/p/ECAM250.33.TB](https://www.delonghi.com/en-gb/magnifica-s-smart-automatic-coffee-machine-with-cappuccino-system-ecam250.33.tb/p/ECAM250.33.TB)_

## 4. Sage Barista Express

An espresso machine with an integrated grinder, favoured by enthusiasts for its control.

_Source (estimate): [https://www.sageappliances.com/uk/en/products/espresso/bes875uk.html](https://www.sageappliances.com/uk/en/products/espresso/bes875uk.html)_

## 5. KitchenAid Artisan Espresso Maker

A robust espresso machine with a dual boiler system for consistent temperature and steam.

_Source (estimate): [https://www.kitchenaid.co.uk/kitchen-appliances/coffee-makers/artisan-espresso-maker/5ksm150pser](https://www.kitchenaid.co.uk/kitchen-appliances/coffee-makers/artisan-espresso-maker/5ksm150pser)_

## 6. Melitta Purista

A compact and quiet bean-to-cup machine offering essential coffee functions.

_Source (estimate): [https://www.melitta.co.uk/products/coffee-makers/fully-automatic-coffee-makers/purista-series-200-black-f230-101/p/F230-101](https://www.melitta.co.uk/products/coffee-makers/fully-automatic-coffee-makers/purista-series-200-black-f230-101/p/F230-101)_

## 7. Breville Bijou

A compact and affordable filter coffee maker, ideal for simple brewing.

_Source (estimate): [https://www.breville.co.uk/products/bijou-filter-coffee-maker](https://www.breville.co.uk/products/bijou-filter-coffee-maker)_

## In short

This comparison covers 7 coffee machines across 10 criteria: Price, Durability & Build Quality, Ease of Use, Cleaning & Maintenance, Type, Milk Frother. Jura E8 comes first with 77/100, driven by Cleaning & Maintenance (100/100) and Coffee Strength Control (100/100). Siemens EQ.6 Plus s700 follows at 68/100 and beats it on Price. The cheapest option is Breville Bijou.

## Frequently asked questions

**What is the best coffee machine to buy in 2026?**

The Jura E8 is currently ranked as the best coffee machine with a score of 77/100, followed closely by the Siemens EQ.6 Plus s700.

**How do you compare coffee machines like the Jura E8 and Siemens EQ.6?**

We compare coffee machines based on Price, Durability & Build Quality, Ease of Use, Cleaning & Maintenance, Type, and Milk Frother capabilities.

**Is your coffee machine ranking influenced by paid placements?**

No, our ranking is completely neutral and not influenced by any paid placements; all data is sourced and verifiable.

**Which coffee machine is easiest to use and maintain?**

While specific ease of use and maintenance scores vary, the Jura E8 and Siemens EQ.6 Plus s700 are highly rated across these criteria.


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