The best coffee machines for home and office - 2019 rating

So that coffee connoisseurs can enjoy the taste and aroma of their favorite drink all the time, we have compiled a review of the best coffee machines for home and office. The top-10 rating, compiled on the basis of the competent opinion of experts, buyers and gourmets, will help you decide on the best option for buying. Various parameters were taken into account, but most of all the rating result was influenced by the ratio of cost and quality of the given models.

Attention, you can read about which coffee machines are in the greatest demand in 2022 here: for at home and for office.

How is a coffee machine different from a coffee maker

To begin with, dear coffee connoisseurs, let's figure out how a coffee maker differs from a coffee machine.

A coffee machine has more functions than a coffee maker. Its work is automated and does not require intervention in the cooking process. The coffee beans are ground and steamed under pressure by the machine itself. At the same time, you can adjust the grinding size, froth milk, dispense boiling water and even warm the cups.

The coffee maker uses pre-ground coffee bean raw materials. It has a compact size and a wide price range.

How to choose

Of course, with the help of a coffee maker, you can create a truly delicious drink. But with a variety, sparsely: only 1-2 recipes.

The coffee machine will allow you to prepare a variety of drinks (more than two recipes), which will delight gourmets and help them hone their taste.

What to look out for

Characteristics that are of interest to the buyer for purchasing a coffee machine: small dimensions (especially if the kitchen is small), performance (depending on the number of family members), quality, variety of coffee types, ease of use and subsequent care, additional features.

How much does a coffee machine cost today

The cost of a coffee machine goes at a price of up to hundreds of thousands of rubles. The cheapest category includes coffee machines - semi-automatic, station wagons are much more expensive. The average price when buying machines for capsule preparation is up to 10 thousand rubles. If power is a priority, then the cost of a carob or capsule model can increase to 15 thousand rubles.Automatic coffee makers with a large selection of programs will cost at least 20,000 rubles.

However, the main requirement is the compliance "price-quality". This means that the purchased model must be affordable and work for a long time.

Which company is better

Over time, prices and the criteria for their formation change, for example, coffee machines have become noticeably more expensive or, on the contrary, cheaper, which means they have become more affordable. Some models are just entering the market. Therefore, for those who decide to get a new coffee machine for home or an apparatus from the professional series for the office, and do not want to make a mistake when choosing a model, it is important to be aware of all the changes. The advantages and disadvantages of a particular brand also play an important role. The updated rating of the best coffee machines on the Russian consumer market, taking into account all the features of popular devices, will help you choose the best option for any request.

In the first places of the rating are popular models of Delonghi - the best-selling models in Russia belong to this brand. They are so easy to use that even non-technical people can easily use them.

Tips for choosing a coffee machine - in the video clip:

Rating of quality coffee machines 2019

Delonghi ECAM 22.110 / 21.117

This model is attractive due to its compactness and silver-black color. Simply pressing a button and turning the handle is enough to get delicious and fragrant coffee, a manual cappuccino maker allows you to make lush milk foam, and a heated cup holder preserves the saturation of your favorite drink for a long time. Also, this coffee machine is considered one of the best thanks to an additional function that allows you to try coffee grinding in 13 variations.

The average price is 35,000 rubles.

Other features of this model:

Specifications:

Type: espresso.

Cooking mode: automatic.

Coffee: grain and ground.

Heating: thermoblock.

Water tank volume: 1.8 l.

Auto power off: present.

• The strength per serving from 6 grams is regulated according to the principle of multi-stage.
• The temperature of the drink is regulated on four positions, and the maximum will be higher than that of competitors.
• The cups are heated passively, which reveals all the aromas of the drink brighter.
• Compact brewing unit, easy to take out to wash after the end of the process.

• The taste of the drink with bitterness.
• It may “grind” in vain for some time due to the belated operation of the indicator about the absence of grains.
• According to the manufacturer, cleaning and lubrication of coffee oil deposits is not required for the brewing unit, but the procedure must be carried out.

Delonghi ETAM 29.510

The main feature of this model in comparison with others is the new functions "Long" for "Americano" and "Doppio +" for the strongest double espresso. The body of the model is black, there is a soft touch control panel with backlight. The manual cappuccinatore of the traditional type is designed to prepare dense thick foam in your favorite cappuccino, and the cup warming and automatic cleaning systems will take care of the device after its use and preserve the saturation of the taste of the drink itself.

The average price is 40,000 rubles.

Specifications:

Power - up to 1450 watts.

Pressure - 15 bar.

The volume of the water tank is 1.3 liters.

The volume of the bean container is 150 g.

Management - touch-mechanical.

Weight - 9.1 kg.

• The model is ultra-compact.
• Additional function for the preparation of "americano".
• The temperature of the drink varies in four positions, while the strength in five.
• The passive heating of the container reveals all the aromas of the drink brighter.
• The brewing unit is easy to operate, it will not be difficult to get and wash it due to its compactness.

• Containers for water and grains by volume do not allow to treat more than three guests at a time.
• The water tank is located at the top rear, it will be inconvenient to remove it when space is limited.
• The steam faucet is less convenient than popular coffee machines.
• The drink has a noticeable bitterness.

Delonghi ESAM 4000/4200

One of the brand's basic models with a branded CRF teapot, which is convenient due to its compactness, automatic pre-wetting and ease of operation. The steel burr coffee grinder has 13 grinding options and despite this it produces quite little noise in operation, the characteristics of the pump and the power of the thermoblock are the same as those of other models of the company.

Average price: 35,000 rubles.

Specifications:

Coffee is ground grain.

Management is electronic.

The volume of the bean container is 200 g.

The volume of the water tank is 1.8 liters.

Auto power off is present.

Timer is present.

• Reliability;
• ease of operation;
• strength adjustment;
• one grind allows you to make two cups of espresso;
• coffee temperature is regulated in four options;
• passive heating of cups, which reveals all the flavors of the drink brighter;
• The brewing unit is easy to take out and clean thanks to its compact size.

• The model is quite massive in comparison with the machines of other brands (besides Bosch).
• The cup under the dispenser cannot be higher than 105 mm.
• The speed of preparation of the drink is several seconds faster than that of competitors.
• The coffee turns out a little bitterer than Philips Saeko, but for those who do not like sourness, on the contrary, this will be an advantage.

Philips HD 8825

This is one of the most advanced models of automatic type espresso coffee makers, it has a built-in ceramic coffee grinder and allows you to independently determine the degree of grinding. "Espresso" and "Americano" are prepared automatically under the pressure that is optimal for the full disclosure of all the taste qualities of the drink. The cappuccinatore is semi-automatic, the disadvantages include the lack of its own milk container.

The average price is 25,000 rubles.

Specifications:

Servings at a time -2.

The volume of the water tank is 1.8 liters.

The capacity of the coffee grinder is 250 g.

Self-cleaning - present.

Weight - 7.2 kg.

Indicators of the absence of grains or water are available.

• Inexpensive milk machines, with a semi-automatic cappuccinatore and a built-in outlet tube.
• Ceramic coffee grinder.
• Cups up to 152 mm high are placed under the dispenser.
• It is more convenient to add water, because access to the tank is from above.
• For management, no additional actions are required, everything is clear and simple.

• There is no strength adjustment.
• No flow temperature control.
• Does not work with ground coffee beans only.

Philips HD 8654

This is a very easy to operate model, just press the button and in a few seconds you can start enjoying your favorite taste of a fragrant drink. This applies not only to traditional espresso and americano, but also to cappuccino, the preparation of which has become much easier thanks to the Easy Cappuccino function.

The coffee grinder of the machine consists entirely of ceramic material, which is durable and quiet in its operation.It should be noted that one of the main advantages of this model is the fast boiler heating, which will allow you to prepare delicious hot coffee in an urgent mode.

The average price is 25,000 rubles.

Specifications:

Type - espresso coffee machine.

control is electronic.

Pressure - 15 bar.

Auto power off is present.

milk container available.

The volume of the water tank is 1 liter.

• Budget milk machines in an affordable class that make “cappuccino” without additional actions with changing and rearranging the cup under the dispenser;
• Ceramic coffee grinder;
• Easy to manage.

• Only two buttons for serving drinks in espresso and cappuccino options.
• Small tank volumes for all components. No more than for 2-3 people.
• Containers with a maximum height of 95 mm are placed under the dispenser.
• There is no temperature control for the drink.
• With ground coffee does not work only with grains.
• When adding water to the tank, which is pushed forward, you will have to move the cappuccinatore.

Saeco HD 8763

This model is attractive in that it can prepare as many as seven varieties of coffee, has a cappuccinatore and a built-in milk jug. Ceramic burrs provide a uniform grind and optimal temperature for the beans without overheating them, which helps to bring out the taste qualities of any variety used. Another plus is the quick heating of the boiler, which allows you to prepare your favorite drink in large quantities in a matter of minutes.

The average price is 38,000 rubles.

Specifications:

The volume of the bean container is 250 g.

Milk jug - 0.5 l.

Waste tank - 15 servings.

Water tank - 1.8 liters.

Cord - 0.8 m.

Weight - 7.5 kg.

• Automatic preparation of "cappuccino";
• Espresso of excellent quality;
• hot water supply;
• regulation of giving of coffee on height;

• Only grains are used for cooking.

Philips EP5064 Series 5000

An automatic coffee machine is able to work with coffee beans or already ground composition. The device provides for the possibility of adjusting the degree of grinding, control of temperature and volume of water. There is a cappuccinatore. Including cappuccino, 5 different coffee-based drinks can be brewed.

The average cost is 43,000 rubles.

Specifications:

Water tank volume: 1.8 l.

Bean container capacity: 250 gr.

Milk jug: 0.5 l.

Management: using buttons.

Dimensions: 22x34x43 cm.

Weight: 7.2 kg.

• The presence of a display, as well as indicators of water level and inclusion;
• Capacious waste tank, designed for 15 cups;
• Possibility of pouring into 2 cups, no more than 150 mm high;
• 5 degrees of grain grinding are available;
• Automatic flush function.

• noisy;
• English menu.

Saeco SM5573 PicoBaristo Deluxe

This automatic coffee maker is made in a plastic case and has a stylish design. Grains or already ground substrate can be used as raw material. The distribution of the finished drink can be carried out in two mugs at the same time. You can choose from 13 drink options, including cappuccino.

The useful functionality of the coffee machine suggests the possibility of choosing not only the type of coffee, but also the degree of grinding of grains from 12 available, the strength level from 1 to 5, as well as the temperature of the water.

Cost: 63,000 rubles.

Specifications:

Water tank volume: 1.7 l.

Bean container capacity: 250 gr.

Milk jug: 0.5 l.

Maximum pressure: 15 bar.

Management: touch.

Dimensions: 21x43x34 cm.

Weight: 7.2 kg.

• The ability to set up a user profile (4 profiles are available in total) for quick preparation of a drink according to the characteristics specified for the first time;
• Wide selection of drink options;
• Built-in water filter;
• Possibility of using two high cups;
• Convenient display and indicators of inclusion and water level;
• Function of self-cleaning from a scum.

• It is necessary to pour out the water from the water collection tray in a timely manner, since this procedure will be difficult when it is completely filled.

De'Longhi ECAM 350.15.B Dinamica

A sufficiently powerful, automatic coffee machine is capable of preparing various coffee-based drinks, grains or ground composition can be used as raw materials. In this case, you can adjust the strength of the drink, the volume of water and temperature. If coffee beans are used, the degree of grinding can be varied. There is a cappuccinatore.

Cost: 29,000 rubles.

Specifications:

Power: 1450W.

Pressure: 15 bar.

Water tank volume: 1.8 l.

Bean container capacity: 300 gr.

Management: touch.

Dimensions: 24x43x35 cm.

Weight: 9.5 kg.

• The display is backlit;
• There are indicators of water level and inclusion;
• Power saving function;
• You can adjust the dispenser to the height of the mug, from 84 to 135 mm.

• You can not use tall mugs.

Melitta Caffeo Barista TS

This device can offer 18 variants of coffee-based drinks - the maximum number among all coffee machines presented in the rating. As a raw material, you can use ground substrate or grains, while they are placed in a 2-chamber container, switching between compartments of which occurs automatically. The device allows you to set up 4 profiles, which will simplify the process of preparing coffee according to the settings specified once. The coffee machine allows you to adjust the degree of grinding of grains, the temperature of the drink, the portion of water.

The built-in timer allows you to set the start time for the brewing process. There is an auto-off feature.

The finished drink can be served in two cups.

Cost: 70,000 rubles.

Specifications:

Power: 1450W.

Maximum pressure: 15 bar.

Management: touch.

Water tank: 1.8 l.

The bean container holds 270 gr.

Dimensions: 26x37x47 cm.

Weight: 10.5 kg.

• The widest selection of drinks;
• Automatic cappuccinatore;
• Existence of illumination of the display and in a working zone;
• Cup warmer function
• There are indicators of inclusion and water level;
• 4 programmable profiles;
• Lots of useful controls to get the perfect drink.

• Not identified.

What is a capsule coffee machine

And finally, let's clarify what capsule coffee is and in which coffee machines can it be prepared?

Capsule coffee is a drink that is prepared from dosed capsules. A capsule is a factory-packaged roasted coffee that has been ground and pressed into disposable sealed small cups with a lid. Cups are usually made of plastic or metal. Capsules are filled with one sort of coffee or coffee blends. The preparation of the drink takes about 60 seconds. Discard the capsule after use.

To make capsule coffee, you need a special coffee machine, and despite the fact that today the equipment for making coffee from capsules is presented in a fairly wide range, there is no single standard for its production.

Video test of capsule coffee machines and the taste of the resulting drink:

What is nespresso

If you buy a Nespresso coffee machine, then you will have to purchase coffee capsules from this particular company. What is the fundamental difference between the containers of the same Bosch machines from, for example, Delonghi, no one knows. Perhaps the explanation lies in the fierce competition between manufacturers in the home appliance market.

Only one thing is clear: containers between models of different brands and brands are incompatible.

So, if you decide to switch to capsule coffee, then when buying a coffee machine, tune in to the fact that you will have to provide consumables for it, in this case coffee capsules, from the same manufacturer.

And the cost of capsules is higher compared to coffee beans.

Errors when choosing

When choosing a coffee machine, you first need to assess the scale of your own needs. In order to occasionally treat yourself to a cup of fragrant espresso, you should not buy an expensive automatic coffee machine, an ordinary manual espresso machine will suffice. The same applies to the cost, buying a cheap capsule coffee maker for your own needs is a dubious savings, because you need to take into account the cost of frequently buying capsules, today there are a wide variety of inexpensive models on the market that are more suitable for this purpose.

But the main mistake of most coffee lovers is the discrepancy between the purchased device and personal preferences. For example, to quickly prepare a drink, you need to buy an automatic machine.And for a small kitchen, a large coffee maker, even with the most tempting range of possibilities, is not suitable, while a compact model will fit in the best way.

Also, travelers and those who plan to take a coffee maker with them on vacation in 2019 need to pay attention not only to the dimensions of the machine, but also to its reliability, the model should not be very massive, but at the same time quite strong made of durable materials.