#1
£599.00
type: Bean-to-Cup Automaticdrinks: 16 recipesweight: 9.5 kg
Outstanding coffee quality from bean to cup
Innovative swappable bean hopper
Bean hoppers hold only 250g each
No cold milk frothing on base model
A great coffee machine is one of the best investments you can make for your kitchen. We've researched and compared the UK's top premium models — from the Swiss-engineered Jura E8 to the versatile De'Longhi Rivelia — scoring each on build quality, coffee flavour, milk frothing, ease of use and value for money.
Whether you want one-touch convenience or full barista control, our reviews help you pick the right machine without the guesswork.
Our top 10 premium coffee machines reviewed
Ranked by our team based on performance, value and real customer feedback.
#2
£1,404.00
type: Semi-Automatic (Assisted)weight: 18.4 kggrinder: Baratza conical burr, 45 settings
Café-quality espresso at home
Automated tamping removes guesswork
Premium price point
Large footprint — needs worktop space
#3
£999.00
type: Bean-to-Cup Automaticdrinks: 17 specialtiesweight: 10.2 kg
Exceptional espresso consistency
Whisper-quiet grinder
Expensive — no budget option
Fixed brew group (requires Jura cleaning tablets)
#4
£449.00
type: Bean-to-Cup Automaticdrinks: 13 recipesweight: 8.5 kg
Excellent value for money
Reliable LatteCrema milk system
Milk carafe needs rinsing after every use
No dual bean hopper
#5
£679.99
type: Bean-to-Cup Automaticdrinks: 12 varietiesweight: 8.0 kg
LatteGo milk system is incredibly easy to clean
Ceramic grinder is durable and quiet
Milk foam not as dense as carafe systems
Grind adjustment less precise than competitors
#6
£1,099.00
type: Semi-Automatic (Assisted)weight: 12.7 kggrinder: Conical burr, 30 settings
Makes espresso accessible to beginners
Impress system ensures consistent pucks
Expensive for a semi-automatic
54mm portafilter (not standard 58mm)
#7
£899.00
type: Bean-to-Cup Automaticdrinks: 40+ recipesweight: 11.5 kg
Hot and cold drinks from one machine
Huge variety of 40+ recipes
Large footprint
Pricier than the Rivelia with fewer innovation features
#8
£1,499.00
type: Bean-to-Cup Automaticweight: 14.5 kgdisplay: 6.8" iSelect touchscreen
Stunning 6.8" touchscreen
baristaMode offers exceptional control
Very expensive at £1,499
Large and heavy machine
#9
£499.00
type: Bean-to-Cup Automaticdrinks: 10 optionsweight: 9.8 kg
Exceptional value for money
Ceramic burr grinder at this price is rare
Brand less established in coffee machines
Milk frothing not as refined as De'Longhi
#10
£717.00
type: Bean-to-Cup Automaticdrinks: 21 specialtiesweight: 10.5 kg
8 user profiles — best for large households
Dual bean hopper is excellent
Interface feels dated compared to touchscreen rivals
Milk system not as easy to clean as LatteGo
Compare at a glance
Sort and compare every premium coffee machine side by side.
| # | Buy | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM440.55 De'Longhi | £599.00 | ||
| 2 | Sage Oracle Jet Sage | £1,404.00 | ||
| 3 | Jura E8 Jura | £999.00 | ||
| 4 | De'Longhi Magnifica Evo Next ECAM312.80 De'Longhi | £449.00 | ||
| 5 | Philips 5400 Series LatteGo EP5446/70 Philips | £679.99 | ||
| 6 | Sage Barista Touch Impress Sage | £1,099.00 | ||
| 7 | De'Longhi Eletta Explore ECAM450.55 De'Longhi | £899.00 | ||
| 8 | Siemens EQ.900 TQ903GB9 Siemens | £1,499.00 | ||
| 9 | Beko CaffeExperto CEG7304X Beko | £499.00 | ||
| 10 | Melitta Barista TS Smart F85/0-102 Melitta | £717.00 |
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