Sage Barista Express
An all-in-one machine: grind, dose, tamp and steam on one countertop footprint. It is the classic first 'serious' espresso machine for a reason.
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Our quick picks
Sage Bambino Plus
Tiny footprint, heats up in seconds, and the automatic steam wand textures milk for you. Pair it with a decent grinder or pre-ground coffee.
Gaggia Classic Evo Pro
A long-running Italian design with a commercial-size portafilter and a huge community of owners and upgrade parts.
De'Longhi Dedica
About 15 cm wide, so it fits where nothing else will. Simple controls and quick heat-up make it a friendly starter machine.
Sage Barista Pro
A step up from the Barista Express: the same grind-and-brew concept with a fast-heating ThermoJet system and an LCD that shows grind setting and shot time.
De'Longhi La Specialista Arte
A compact grind-and-brew machine with a built-in burr grinder, a manual steam wand and a few preset recipes to help beginners.
Ninja Luxe Café Premier
One machine for espresso, filter coffee and cold brew, with a built-in grinder, built-in scale for dosing, and assisted tamping.
Sage Barista Express Impress
The Barista Express with an assisted tamping system: one lever tamps the coffee for you, which removes the messiest part of learning espresso.
Sage Bambino
The simpler sibling of the Bambino Plus: the same fast ThermoJet heat-up and 54 mm portafilter, with a manual steam wand and a smaller footprint.
De'Longhi Magnifica Evo
A popular bean-to-cup machine that grinds, brews and froths milk automatically with its LatteCrema carafe.
De'Longhi Dedica Arte
The slim Dedica design with a proper steam wand for microfoam instead of the basic frother.
Side-by-side comparison
| Machine | Type | Grinder | Milk | Price tier* | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best overallSage Barista ExpressSES875 | Semi-automatic with built-in grinder | Yes, conical burr | Manual steam wand | Premium | Beginners who want café-style espresso without buying a separate grinder | See on Amazon |
| Best for lattesSage Bambino PlusSES500 | Semi-automatic (no grinder) | No | Automatic steam wand (set temp and texture) | Mid-range | Latte and cappuccino drinkers with limited counter space | See on Amazon |
| Best for enthusiastsGaggia Classic Evo ProRI9380 | Semi-automatic (no grinder) | No | Commercial-style steam wand | Mid-range | Hobbyists who want a durable, upgradeable machine | See on Amazon |
| Best slim designDe'Longhi DedicaEC685 | Semi-automatic (no grinder) | No | Manual frother | Budget | Small kitchens and first-time buyers on a budget | See on Amazon |
| Best upgrade all-in-oneSage Barista ProSES878 | Semi-automatic with built-in grinder | Yes, conical burr | Manual steam wand | Premium | Buyers who like the Barista Express idea but want faster heat-up and a digital display | See on Amazon |
| Best mid-range grinder comboDe'Longhi La Specialista ArteEC9155 | Semi-automatic with built-in grinder | Yes, conical burr | Manual steam wand | Mid-range | Beginners who want a built-in grinder for less than the Sage all-in-ones | See on Amazon |
| Best 3-in-1Ninja Luxe Café PremierES601UK | Semi-automatic with grinder (espresso, filter coffee and cold brew) | Yes, conical burr | Hands-free frothing system | Premium | Households that drink espresso, regular filter coffee and cold brew | See on Amazon |
| Easiest all-in-oneSage Barista Express ImpressSES876 | Semi-automatic with built-in grinder | Yes, conical burr | Manual steam wand | Premium | Beginners who want an all-in-one machine that helps with dosing and tamping | See on Amazon |
| Smallest real steam wandSage BambinoSES450 | Semi-automatic (no grinder) | No | Manual steam wand | Budget | People who want fast heat-up and a real steam wand in a very small machine | See on Amazon |
| Bean-to-cup with milk carafeDe'Longhi Magnifica EvoECAM290.61 | Super-automatic (bean to cup) | Yes, conical steel burr | LatteCrema automatic milk carafe | Mid-range | Households that want one-touch cappuccinos and lattes without a premium budget | See on Amazon |
| Slim machine for latte artDe'Longhi Dedica ArteEC885 | Semi-automatic (no grinder) | No | Manual steam wand | Budget | Small kitchens where you still want to learn latte art | See on Amazon |
*Price tier is a rough guide (Budget, Mid-range, Premium). Click through for today's price on Amazon.
Sizes and specs side by side
Measurements and capacities come from manufacturer and retailer listings. Versions differ slightly by country, so check the listing before you buy.
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Tip: leave about 10 cm (4 in) above the machine so you can fill the water tank or bean hopper from the top.
| Machine | Width × depth × height | Weight | Water tank | Portafilter | 📏 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sage Barista Express | 32 × 34 × 40 cm ⓘ | 10.4 kg | 2 L | 54 mm | |
| Sage Bambino Plus | 19.5 × 30 × 32 cm ⓘ | 5 kg | 1.9 L | 54 mm | |
| Gaggia Classic Evo Pro | 23 × 24 × 38 cm ⓘ | 8 kg | 2.1 L | 58 mm | |
| De'Longhi Dedica | 15 × 33 × 30.5 cm ⓘ | 4.2 kg | 1.1 L | 51 mm | |
| Sage Barista Pro | 35 × 41 × 41 cm ⓘ | 9.1 kg | 2 L | 54 mm | |
| De'Longhi La Specialista Arte | 27.5 × 36.5 × 40 cm ⓘ | Not published | 1.5 L | 51 mm | |
| Ninja Luxe Café Premier | 33 × 34 × 37 cm ⓘ | 11.6 kg | 2 L | Not published | |
| Sage Barista Express Impress | 31 × 31 × 41.5 cm ⓘ | 11.1 kg | 2 L | 54 mm | |
| Sage Bambino | 19.7 × 32.4 × 31.8 cm ⓘ | Not published | 1.4 L | 54 mm | |
| De'Longhi Magnifica Evo | 24 × 44 × 36 cm ⓘ | 9.6 kg | 1.8 L | Not published | |
| De'Longhi Dedica Arte | 15 × 33 × 31 cm ⓘ | 3.9 kg | 1.1 L | 51 mm |
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