DeLonghi are a household name in the coffee industry producing award-winning products at a half-decent pricepoint. This ultra-slimline machine is finished in a sleek stainless steel. You can enjoy prime espresso without a hulking unit dominating your kitchen. It’s ideal for anyone with a smaller kitchen. Whether you want single or double shots of espresso or perhaps a frothy cappuccino, the DeLonghi has you covered.

Sowtech Espresso Machine 3.5 Bar 4-Cup Espresso Maker Cappuccino Machine With Steamed-Milk Frother and Carafe : “This product exactly serves the purpose of making espresso at home,” one reviewer writes, echoing dozens of others who love this machine’s size. “It’s small and doesn’t take up much counter space,” another says. The compact machine still includes a milk frother, a feature mentioned in dozens of reviews, and many also appreciate that it’s easy to use. One shopper could even “set it up without the manual.” From box to brew, reviewers are happy with the results – even one barista gives a seal of approval. “I was a bit skeptical that the drinks would turn out, but after my first try I was pleasantly surprised . This machine has made perfect lattes for me every time.”

Best Large Capacity: Capresso Perk 12-Cup Percolator: This 12-cup coffee maker is great for families who want more than just a cup or two of coffee, or for serving a cup after a dinner party, but it can also brew as little as 4 cups when you don’t need a full pot. It’s made from stainless steel and has an automatic keep-warm function, so you can get the pot set up before dinner and it will wait until guests are ready for their after-dinner brew. If you need a second round of coffee, this brews a pot in less than a minute. This makes it easy to set up, since there are markings inside for coffee and water amounts, so you don’t need to measure. When it’s time to serve, the cord is detachable, so it won’t get in the way, and the spout is designed to be drip free. This should be hand washed.

The Essenza Mini is a fully functional, if basic, Nespresso machine. A Nespresso representative confirmed to us that the brewing technology inside the Essenza Mini is exactly the same as every single other machine in the Original line. So when you buy a more expensive Nespresso, such as the $330 Expert or $440 KitchenAid (prices as of the time of writing), what you’re actually paying for is Bluetooth compatibility or a glossy, retro red steel frame. Sure, more expensive machines also offer larger water tanks and can hold more used capsules. But refilling the Essenza Mini’s water tank or emptying the waste container takes mere seconds, and we don’t think the extra storage is worth a hundred dollars more. Interested in affordable espresso machines? See extra info at Best Espresso Coffee Maker.

The Evoluo is a new version of the original VentuoLine, which has the same basic features but several upgrades. The Evoluo has a removable water tank with a capacity of 54-oz vs. the original 40-oz and the used capsule container holds 17 pods against the original’s thirteen.The Evoluo also addressed a common complaint that many buyers had about the original VentuoLine, which was that it did not produce hot enough coffee. The new model now brews at a higher temperature to ensure the satisfaction of those who want their coffee scalding hot. In addition, the external design of the Evoluo slightly changed, since it no longer has the rounded head of the original VentuoLine machines.