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Breville Barista Express Editor’s pick
Beginners seeking a compact machine with integrated grinder.
Buy this if you want an all-in-one beginner semi-auto with grinder.
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Best espresso machines, for small kitchens.
Compact gear for tight counters, as described by the manufacturer. These are the 10 espresso machines in our catalog that fit, editor's picks first.
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Breville Barista Express Impress Editor’s pick
Beginners wanting automated puck prep on a compact machine.
Buyers at beginner level who prioritize easier puck prep may choose this over the Barista Pro.
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Breville Barista Pro Editor’s pick
Beginners who want compact size and quick startup without moving to higher-priced models.
Beginners should consider the Breville Barista Pro for its fast heat-up and included PID control.
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Flair 58 Plus 2 Editor’s pick
Enthusiasts who want full manual pressure control with a standard 58mm portafilter.
Buy the Flair 58 Plus 2 if you want hands-on control of every shot and a standard 58 mm portafilter that fits mainstream accessories.
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Flair Classic Editor’s pick
Beginners who want a manual lever espresso maker with no power cord.
Buy the Flair Classic if you want real manual-lever espresso with no power cord and an all-metal build.
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Gaggia Classic Pro Editor’s pick
Enthusiast users comfortable with modifications and manual espresso workflow.
Enthusiasts who want a moddable machine with a commercial group head should consider it.
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Rancilio Silvia Editor’s pick
Enthusiast users seeking a benchmark durable machine with commercial workflow and long lifespan.
Enthusiasts ready for a first serious home machine should buy the Rancilio Silvia for its metal construction and 58mm workflow.
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Lelit Anna
Beginners seeking the lowest-cost Lelit single boiler with PID control.
The Anna suits beginners who want a compact Lelit with brass boiler and PID.
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Profitec Go
Enthusiast users seeking PID and adjustable OPV in a compact single-boiler Profitec machine.
Enthusiasts wanting a compact Profitec single boiler with PID and adjustable OPV should consider the Go as the brand's entry-level option below the Move.
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Rancilio Silvia Pro X
Enthusiasts wanting a compact dual boiler upgrade with PID and pre-infusion without modifications.
Enthusiasts upgrading from the base Silvia may consider the Silvia Pro X for its dual boiler, PID, and stock programmable features.
See specs →Specs side by side
| Spec | Breville Barista Express | Breville Barista Express Impress | Breville Barista Pro | Flair 58 Plus 2 | Flair Classic | Gaggia Classic Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $$ $300–700 | $$$ $700–1,500 | $$ $300–700 | $$ $300–700 | $ Under $300 | $$ $300–700 |
| Machine type | Semi-automatic | Semi-automatic | Semi-automatic | Manual lever | Manual lever | Semi-automatic |
| Boiler / heating | Thermocoil | Thermocoil | Thermoblock | None | None | Single |
| Boiler size | — | — | — | 0.1 L | — | 0.1 L |
| PID temperature control | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | No | — |
| Built-in grinder | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Portafilter size | 54 mm | 54 mm | 54 mm | 58 mm | 40 mm | 58 mm |
| Pressure gauge | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | — |
| Flow control | Yes | — | — | — | Yes | — |
| Can be plumbed in | No | No | — | No | No | No |
| Needs mains power | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Water tank | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L | 0.1 L | 0.1 L | 2.1 L |
| Warm-up time | 1 min | 1 min | — | 10 min | — | — |
| Width | 40.4 cm | 42.2 cm | 40.9 cm | 19.1 cm | 15.9 cm | 20.3 cm |
| Depth | 33.3 cm | 36.6 cm | 35.1 cm | 34.3 cm | 31.8 cm | 24.1 cm |
| Height | 31.5 cm | 31 cm | 33.3 cm | 27.9 cm | 25.4 cm | 36.1 cm |
| Weight | 10 kg | 10.3 kg | 9.5 kg | 5.4 kg | 2.3 kg | 8.6 kg |
| Voltage | 110-120 V | 120 V | 120 V | 110V (US power supply) | — | 110-120 V |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years | 5 years | 3 years | 2 years |
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