Our top coffee makers of 2026: every model that's wowed us in our tests

Our coffee machine testers have been well and truly spoiled this year.

<![CDATA[ <article> <p>Our coffee machine testers have been well and truly spoiled this year. We've reviewed 11 different models so far, and there hasn't been a dud among them. Below, I've rounded up all the coffee makers we've put through their paces, and if you hit the View Details button, you can see a summary of exactly what we thought of each one, plus a link to read the full, in-depth review. If you're thinking of investing in a new machine (perhaps in the upcoming Black Friday sales?) this would be a great place to start your research. </p><p>There were three standouts, all scoring a perfect five stars. There's a <a href="https://www.techradar.com/home/coffee-machines/kitchenaid-semi-automatic-espresso-machine-review">KitchenAid Semi Automatic Espresso Machine</a> that combines serious brewing skills with a stunning design (let's not pretend that looks aren't important here). For those hunting for their first bean-to-cup machine, the <a href="https://www.techradar.com/home/coffee-machines/philips-baristina-review">Philips Baristina</a> is well worth a look — our resident coffee queen Cat Ellis insists it "makes brewing with whole beans as simple as using coffee pods".</p><p>If your taste levels exceed your coffee-making know-how, the <a href="https://www.techradar.com/home/coffee-machines/philips-cafe-aromis-series-8000-review">Philips Café Aromis espresso machine</a> could be your new best friend: it has a chatbot-style assistant that listens to your exact preferences (however finicky) and adjusts the necessary settings to deliver the perfect brew for you.</p><p>Scroll down for a full roundup of the coffee machines we've tested so far in 2026 — plus exactly what we thought of them. <em>Note: you'll only be able to see product cards for the coffee machines available in your region.</em></p><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-caffeine-kings"><span>Caffeine kings</span></h3> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_standard" data-id="e4e67c24-c3d7-11f1-a651-311a337e4261"> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>Philips</div> <div class="featured__title">Cafe Aromis 8000 Series Bean to Cup Coffee Machine</div> <div class="stars__reviews"><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating" class="chunk rating"><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><meta itemprop="bestRating" content="100.0" /><meta itemprop="worstRating" content="0.0" /><meta itemprop="ratingValue" content="100" /></span></div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p><a href="https://www.techradar.com/home/coffee-machines/philips-cafe-aromis-series-8000-review">Read our full review</a></p></p> </div> <div class="pro-con"><div class="list-pros-wrapper"><h4 class="list-pros-label">Pros</h4><ul class="list-pros"><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Gorgeous design</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>All components feel solidly made</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Consistent brewing results</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Prepares hot and cold drinks</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Detailed customization options</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Excellent mobile app experience</li></ul></div><div class="list-cons-wrapper"><h4 class="list-cons-label">Cons</h4><ul class="list-cons"><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Ground coffee hatch has a tendency to steam up</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Needs to cool down completely before preparing cold drinks</li></ul></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_standard" data-id="e4e67dbe-c3d7-11f1-a01b-c750ada0c81a"> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>KitchenAid</div> <div class="featured__title">Semi Automatic Espresso Machine With Burr Grinder</div> <div class="stars__reviews"><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating" class="chunk rating"><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><meta itemprop="bestRating" content="100.0" /><meta itemprop="worstRating" content="0.0" /><meta itemprop="ratingValue" content="100" /></span></div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p><a href="https://www.techradar.com/home/coffee-machines/kitchenaid-semi-automatic-espresso-machine-review">Read our full review</a></p></p> </div> <div class="pro-con"><div class="list-pros-wrapper"><h4 class="list-pros-label">Pros</h4><ul class="list-pros"><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Controls are easy to master</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Grinder is quiet in use</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Flat-bottom porta filter is a stroke of design genius</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Excellent espresso shots and frothed milk</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Very good looking</li></ul></div><div class="list-cons-wrapper"><h4 class="list-cons-label">Cons</h4><ul class="list-cons"><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Expensive for its feature set</li></ul></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_standard" data-id="e4e67f1c-c3d7-11f1-b2a0-23bef085462b"> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>Philips</div> <div class="featured__title">Baristina</div> <div class="stars__reviews"><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating" class="chunk rating"><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><meta itemprop="bestRating" content="100.0" /><meta itemprop="worstRating" content="0.0" /><meta itemprop="ratingValue" content="100" /></span></div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p><a href="https://www.techradar.com/home/coffee-machines/philips-baristina-review">Read our full review</a></p></p> </div> <div class="pro-con"><div class="list-pros-wrapper"><h4 class="list-pros-label">Pros</h4><ul class="list-pros"><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Simple to use, even for beginners</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Much easier to clean than most bean-to-cup coffee makers</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Smart, sleek design</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Very reasonably priced</li></ul></div><div class="list-cons-wrapper"><h4 class="list-cons-label">Cons</h4><ul class="list-cons"><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Grind size can't be adjusted</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>No steam wand (although there's an optional standalone milk frother)</li></ul></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_standard" data-id="e4e67b52-c3d7-11f1-b8c1-473d09b37268"> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>Ninja</div> <div class="featured__title">AutoBarista Pro</div> <div class="stars__reviews"><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating" class="chunk rating"><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star half"></span><meta itemprop="bestRating" content="100.0" /><meta itemprop="worstRating" content="0.0" /><meta itemprop="ratingValue" content="90" /></span></div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p><a href="https://www.techradar.com/home/coffee-machines/the-ninja-autobarista-pro-fully-automatic-espresso-machine-lets-you-make-just-about-any-coffee-creation-you-can-imagine">Read our full review</a></p></p> </div> <div class="pro-con"><div class="list-pros-wrapper"><h4 class="list-pros-label">Pros</h4><ul class="list-pros"><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Makes coffee and espresso beverages to your specifications</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Very easy to use</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Grind iQ takes the guesswork out of your settings</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Create up to two user profiles</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Two separate bean hoppers</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Chute for pre-ground coffee</li></ul></div><div class="list-cons-wrapper"><h4 class="list-cons-label">Cons</h4><ul class="list-cons"><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Fairly expensive</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Big and heavy</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Coffee isn't super hot</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>You have to do regular maintenance</li></ul></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_standard" data-id="e4e67c88-c3d7-11f1-a193-65d6f0afee59"> <div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:133.57%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2R87EbWrt4QUceJhaFe8jQ.jpg" alt="Meraki Espresso Machine Gen 2"></p></div> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>Meraki</div> <div class="featured__title">Dual Boiler Espresso Machine with Grinder</div> <div class="stars__reviews"><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating" class="chunk rating"><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star half"></span><meta itemprop="bestRating" content="100.0" /><meta itemprop="worstRating" content="0.0" /><meta itemprop="ratingValue" content="90" /></span></div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p><a href="https://www.techradar.com/home/coffee-machines/take-your-hand-crafted-coffee-to-the-next-level-i-tested-merakis-prosumer-espresso-machine-and-its-smart-features-helped-me-pour-manual-barista-quality-coffees-time-and-again">Read our full review</a></p></p> </div> <div class="pro-con"><div class="list-pros-wrapper"><h4 class="list-pros-label">Pros</h4><ul class="list-pros"><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Stunning, pro-looking design</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>High-end, sturdy accessories</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Smart features augment but don’t replace manual coffee making</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Extracts delicious, consistent coffee</li></ul></div><div class="list-cons-wrapper"><h4 class="list-cons-label">Cons</h4><ul class="list-cons"><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Undeniably expensive for a manual machine</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>CoffeeSense only useful for Meraki beans</li></ul></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_standard" data-id="e4e67cf6-c3d7-11f1-9ee1-4b06be7dc11a"> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>Keurig</div> <div class="featured__title">K-Mini Mate</div> <div class="stars__reviews"><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating" class="chunk rating"><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star half"></span><meta itemprop="bestRating" content="100.0" /><meta itemprop="worstRating" content="0.0" /><meta itemprop="ratingValue" content="90" /></span></div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p><a href="https://www.techradar.com/home/coffee-machines/keurig-k-mini-mate-review">Read our full review</a></p></p> </div> <div class="pro-con"><div class="list-pros-wrapper"><h4 class="list-pros-label">Pros</h4><ul class="list-pros"><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Compact, at just four inches wide</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Effortless to use and clean</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Wide range of K-Cup pods available</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Rich, flavorsome brews</li></ul></div><div class="list-cons-wrapper"><h4 class="list-cons-label">Cons</h4><ul class="list-cons"><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Some dripping and splashback</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Water tank needs refilling after each brew</li></ul></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_standard" data-id="e4e67d5a-c3d7-11f1-a32d-19cf3580607b"> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>Keurig</div> <div class="featured__title">K-Crema</div> <div class="stars__reviews"><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating" class="chunk rating"><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star half"></span><meta itemprop="bestRating" content="100.0" /><meta itemprop="worstRating" content="0.0" /><meta itemprop="ratingValue" content="90" /></span></div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p><a href="https://www.techradar.com/home/coffee-machines/keurig-k-crema-review">Read our full review</a></p></p> </div> <div class="pro-con"><div class="list-pros-wrapper"><h4 class="list-pros-label">Pros</h4><ul class="list-pros"><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Quick, flavorful coffees</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Various cup sizes available</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Pressure mode offers creamier, richer brews</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Easy to use and clean</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Wide range of K-Cups available</li></ul></div><div class="list-cons-wrapper"><h4 class="list-cons-label">Cons</h4><ul class="list-cons"><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Coffee splashes</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Less crema on light and medium roasts</li></ul></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_standard" data-id="e4e680de-c3d7-11f1-8351-273eb81dd1e3"> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>Lavazza</div> <div class="featured__title">A Modo Mio Smeg</div> <div class="stars__reviews"><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating" class="chunk rating"><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star half"></span><meta itemprop="bestRating" content="100.0" /><meta itemprop="worstRating" content="0.0" /><meta itemprop="ratingValue" content="90" /></span></div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p><a href="https://www.techradar.com/home/coffee-machines/lavazza-a-modo-mio-smeg-review">Read our full review</a></p></p> </div> <div class="pro-con"><div class="list-pros-wrapper"><h4 class="list-pros-label">Pros</h4><ul class="list-pros"><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Very simple to control</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Exceptionally quiet</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Compostable capsules</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Capsules widely available</li></ul></div><div class="list-cons-wrapper"><h4 class="list-cons-label">Cons</h4><ul class="list-cons"><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Gloss finish attracts fingerprints</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Pods are compostable, but have to be taken to a collection point</li></ul></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_standard" data-id="e4e67e9a-c3d7-11f1-bcd3-fb1e013320f1"> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>Ratio</div> <div class="featured__title">Four Coffee Machine</div> <div class="stars__reviews"><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating" class="chunk rating"><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><meta itemprop="bestRating" content="100.0" /><meta itemprop="worstRating" content="0.0" /><meta itemprop="ratingValue" content="80" /></span></div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p><a href="https://www.techradar.com/home/coffee-machines/i-tested-this-compact-drip-coffee-machine-and-its-a-fantastically-fuss-free-way-to-brew-small-batches-of-coffee-even-if-it-cant-quite-reach-the-intense-flavor-of-more-methodical-methods">Read our full review</a></p></p> </div> <div class="pro-con"><div class="list-pros-wrapper"><h4 class="list-pros-label">Pros</h4><ul class="list-pros"><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Simple to use</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Easy to produce consistent results</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Can brew small batches</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Sharp, attractive design</li></ul></div><div class="list-cons-wrapper"><h4 class="list-cons-label">Cons</h4><ul class="list-cons"><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Water tank is slightly odd-looking</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Decent flavor but not exceptional</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Not the cheapest for what it is</li></ul></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_standard" data-id="e4e6802a-c3d7-11f1-ab19-f590e7dd1961"> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>Lavazza</div> <div class="featured__title">A Modo Mio Desea</div> <div class="stars__reviews"><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating" class="chunk rating"><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><meta itemprop="bestRating" content="100.0" /><meta itemprop="worstRating" content="0.0" /><meta itemprop="ratingValue" content="80" /></span></div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p><a href="https://www.techradar.com/home/coffee-machines/lavazza-a-modo-mio-desea-review">Read our full review</a></p></p> </div> <div class="pro-con"><div class="list-pros-wrapper"><h4 class="list-pros-label">Pros</h4><ul class="list-pros"><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Produces consistently delicious espresso</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Remarkably quiet at just 50dB</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Capsules offer a great choice of coffees at a very reasonable price</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Compact and lightweight</li></ul></div><div class="list-cons-wrapper"><h4 class="list-cons-label">Cons</h4><ul class="list-cons"><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Milk system works better with dairy than plant-based milk</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>You can only make one milk-based drink at a time</li></ul></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_standard" data-id="e4e67bc0-c3d7-11f1-94a7-fd2e474d2317"> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>KitchenAid</div> <div class="featured__title">KF4 Fully Automatic Espresso Machine with Iced Coffee</div> <div class="stars__reviews"><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating" class="chunk rating"><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><meta itemprop="bestRating" content="100.0" /><meta itemprop="worstRating" content="0.0" /><meta itemprop="ratingValue" content="80" /></span></div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p><a href="https://www.techradar.com/home/coffee-machines/kitchenaid-kf4-review">Read our full review</a></p></p> </div> <div class="pro-con"><div class="list-pros-wrapper"><h4 class="list-pros-label">Pros</h4><ul class="list-pros"><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Brews consistently well-extracted espresso</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Smart-looking, compact design</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Clear interface</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Thick, silky foamed milk</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Easy to clean and maintain</li></ul></div><div class="list-cons-wrapper"><h4 class="list-cons-label">Cons</h4><ul class="list-cons"><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>'Iced' coffee is brewed at a lower temperature, but is still hot</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>User profiles only support four custom drinks each</li></ul></div></div> </div> </div> </article> ]]>