Kinds
There are several types of coffee machines, they all differ both in the principle of preparing the drink and in other criteria that are very important when choosing. It is worth considering each type in more detail:
- Drip . The simplest models that are used exclusively at home. The principle of their operation is that water is poured into a special compartment, where it heats up and begins to condense. Drops of hot water fall on the poured coffee, pass through it and drip into a special container (or cup) located below.
- Rozhkova . In such models, milk-based drinks are prepared, and the operating principle is based on steam pressure.
- Capsule . These are expensive machines that are fully automatic; for them you need to purchase special capsules that contain coffee for a particular drink.
- Geyser . When water boils, it produces steam and passes through the coffee poured into the container. Such models can be heated on a stove or run from the mains.
Models are also divided into manual and automatic. In the first, the process is partially controlled by a person and, for example, the machine is not responsible for whipping and adding milk. The models do everything automatically, you just need to set the program.
Beko Arcelik K3300
Another device from our review of coffee machines that will serve you faithfully. Do you want to keep it in your kitchen? Take it to work and put it in the office? No problem, wherever you have Arcelik K3300, you will always have first-class coffee. The machine is Turkish, and it makes coffee in Turkish style. The Turks are real connoisseurs of this drink! A lot of coffee varieties come from Turkey. So, in a sense, it is symbolic: to buy a Turkish coffee machine in order to brew Turkish coffee. Now, if you also buy Turkish coffee, it will be absolutely beautiful! In fact, the coffee machine works just fine. Do you want some cool? Stay with us, ahead - a review of such units that you probably dream of having in your apartment!
Popular brands
There are many manufacturers that produce various coffee machines for both home and professional use. There are several most popular brands worth writing about.
Delonghi
The Italian brand is a leader in the global coffee machine market. The brand offers its customers innovative technology with high performance. When developing products, the company uses global standards, which is why Delonghi equipment is sold all over the world.
Philips
Dutch manufacturer of various equipment, including coffee machines. It is one of the leading companies in this field and has enormous popularity. Philips uses innovative technologies and is constantly developing and improving its products. What is surprising is that the foundation of the company was laid in 1891.
Krups
A well-known brand of kitchen appliances, but most of all they are aimed specifically at the production of coffee machines. Krups is a German brand. The company annually releases more than 250 new products. Moreover, everything that is produced is developed by Krups engineers.
JURA
A company from Switzerland that produces coffee machines for both home and professional purposes. It has been developing high-quality instruments since 1931. However, most of all the campaign is aimed at the production of semi-professional models of coffee machines for homes and offices.
Bosch
The Bosch group of companies is a recognized world leader in the production of various equipment. The brand is a global provider of services and technologies. The company offers innovative solutions in four different areas. The country of the brand is Germany.
Siemens
German large company producing various household appliances. It is a recognized world leader in the field of electronics. Founded in 1847. Since then, it has taken its rightful place not only in the technical market, but also in transport and communications.
BORK
The Russian company is a manufacturer of premium household appliances. Products of this brand are often sold in the CIS countries and Eastern Europe. However, the equipment of this brand is of high quality and exclusive design.
GAGGIA
The company is an Italian manufacturer of coffee machines. It was founded in 1948, but was abolished in 1999. 10 years later it was absorbed by Philips. Since then, all products have been manufactured under the supervision and strict control of this company. However, the GAGGIA brand has not disappeared and operates a separate production line.
Important parameters
- coffee used;
- heater;
- volume;
- container for grains;
- making cappuccino;
- number of drink types;
- power.
Coffee used
The machines can use both already ground and bean coffee. Many devices have an independent coffee grinder installed, so you can load beans without having to bother buying a coffee grinder and solving this issue yourself.
There are also machines into which you can load already ground coffee.
Some of the devices do not have a separate container for ground coffee. This is not always convenient, since for such models you will definitely have to look for bean coffee.
Heater
Coffee machines can have 2 types of heater: thermoblock and boiler. The first one works on the principle that it heats a small amount of water that enters it, most often this is the type of heating in home devices.
The boiler has a large volume and heats all the water at once. At the same time, it maintains the required temperature for as long as necessary. This is why this type of heater is better for professional machines.
This indicator is not in the comparison table of home coffee machines, not only because most models have a thermoblock installed, but also because for such devices sometimes the type of heater is not indicated. Although there are also devices with a boiler.
Volume
Indicates the possible volume of water poured into the coffee machine; the larger this indicator, the greater the number of glasses of drink that can be prepared without adding water to the device.
Bean container
It also has a certain size, again, the larger it is, the better. The fact is that pouring grains into the device often is not very convenient.
Making cappuccino
Inside the device there may be a pincher (for frothing milk), which is necessary for making cappuccino. However, some devices provide milk frothing, but you will have to add it manually. Even less progressive models - without a pinscher. In this case, the milk is whipped separately.
Number of drink types
The more varieties of drinks you can prepare in a coffee machine, the better. Yes, for professional devices it is important that the machine can prepare the basic drinks on which others are made. But for those models that are installed at home, it is better to have a larger number of programs.
Power
The more powerful the device, the faster the drink is prepared. For professional models, this is one of the key indicators.
Beko 2113 p Arcelik
And in our review of coffee machines - number three, “bronze” from the editors of the site AliGarazh.com. "Beko 2113p Arcelik" is a silver, stylish and very functional coffee machine that can prepare 4 cups of aromatic Turkish coffee at a time. As soon as the coffee is ready, you will hear a signal. In addition, there is overflow protection, automatic water supply, and a water level indicator. The package even includes a measuring spoon.
In general - stylish, pleasant and functional. Why not? “Beko 2113p Arcelik” is not only a device that can please you with a cup of strong Turkish coffee at any time, but also a beautiful piece of furniture that will become a wonderful decoration for any kitchen.
Home coffee machines
These coffee machines are easier to use and have a significant number of automatic programs. The power of the devices is an order of magnitude lower, and the volumes of water and grain containers are smaller.
Comparison table of parameters
Criterion | Philips EP3246 | DeLonghi ECAM 22.110 B Magnifica S | Philips EP2030/10 Series 2200 LatteGo | DeLonghi Caffè Corso ESAM 2600 | Siemens EQ.3 s100 | Bosch VeroCup 100 TIS30129RW | Siemens EQ.9 s700 | Jura S8 | Krups EA9010/9000 Barista | Siemens EQ.6 plus s100 | Philips LatteGo Premium EP5040/10 | Melitta Caffeo Barista TS | Gaggia Syncrony Logic RS |
Coffee used | Ground/grain | Ground/grain | Ground/grain | Ground/grain | Grain | Grain | Grain | Ground/grain | Grain | Ground/grain | Ground/grain | Ground/grain | Ground/grain |
Volume | 1.8 l | 1.8 l | 1.8 l | 1.8 l | 1.4 l | 1.4 l | 2.3 l | 1.9 l | 1.7 l | 1.7 l | 1.8 l | 1.8 l | 1.7 l |
Container for grains | 275 g | 250 g | 275 g | 200 g | 250 g | 250 g | Capsules | 280 g | 280 g | 300 g | 250 g | 270 g | 350 g |
Making cappuccino | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of drink types | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 2 |
Power | 230 W | 1,450 W | 230 W | 1,450 W | 1,300 W | 1,300 W | 1,500 W | 1,450 W | 1,450 W | 1,500 W | 1,850 W | 1,450 W | 1,250 W |
Table with points
Criterion | Philips EP3246 | DeLonghi ECAM 22.110 B Magnifica S | Philips EP2030/10 Series 2200 LatteGo | DeLonghi Caffè Corso ESAM 2600 | Siemens EQ.3 s100 | Bosch VeroCup 100 TIS30129RW | Siemens EQ.9 s700 | Jura S8 | Krups EA9010/9000 Barista | Siemens EQ.6 plus s100 | Philips LatteGo Premium EP5040/10 | Melitta Caffeo Barista TS | Gaggia Syncrony Logic RS |
Coffee used | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Volume | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Container for grains | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Making cappuccino | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Number of drink types | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
Power | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
Points | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 20 |
Place in the ranking | 7 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 8 |
13th place – Bosch VeroCup 100 TIS30129RW
A device that works exclusively with coffee beans. It has an in-line heater that provides fairly fast heating of water. The machine is controlled using an electronic unit. There is an internal cappuccino maker, which is lowered into a container of milk, and the duration of frothing can be adjusted.
It is useful to have an auto-cleaning system for the brewing system. Special tablets are placed inside to clean the machine from scale (purchased separately).
12th place – Siemens EQ.3 s100
This is an oversized model, so it does not take up much space in the kitchen. The device allows you to prepare drinks with milk (lattes, cappuccino) directly in the coffee machine, but after that you will have to wash the cappuccino maker separately. It is also worth noting that the height of the whipping tube is manually adjustable.
11th place – Philips EP2030/10 Series 2200 LatteGo
In this device, you can set 3 levels of drink strength, as well as the number of servings. The control is carried out using a touch display, and the preparation of the drink is carried out with just three clicks. Automatic cappuccino maker.
10th place – DeLonghi Caffè Corso ESAM 2600
The model has mechanical controls, which are very simple and intuitive. The cappuccino maker is manual, but it is capable of creating a fairly dense foam. The strength can be set from 7 to 14 grams per serving. The main feature of the model is that the ground beans enter directly into the brewing unit, because of this, temperature loss is minimal, and the drink turns out not only very hot, but also very rich.
9th place – DeLonghi ECAM 22.110 B Magnifica S
This model has a very comfortable maximum cup height of 142 mm. The grain hopper has a convenient high-quality seal, which allows you to preserve the aroma as much as possible. The machine is quite quiet.
8th place – Gaggia Syncrony Logic RS
This device has two boilers at once, which ensure the fastest possible operation of the device. Also, thanks to this, there is a quick steam function. The set includes two cappuccino makers. The machine is controlled mechanically and does not have a screen; anyone can handle it.
7th place – Philips EP3246
The device has an automatic cappuccino maker. It is possible to individually adjust the milk volume. The set of recipes is quite standard, but not bad. The volume is quite decent - 1.8 liters. But the power of the model is quite small, so the drink is not prepared as quickly as we would like.
6th place – Siemens EQ.6 plus s100
Quite a large model. However, it has good volume indicators, so it is suitable for those who drink the drink several times a day, or for a large family. At the same time, there are many automatic programs for preparing a wide variety of types of coffee drinks. You can also adjust the serving size.
5th place – Krups EA9010/9000 Barista
The device has 8 user profiles, in each of which you can configure up to 8 favorite drinks. You can change the serving size, milk, temperature and strength of the drink. The coffee grinder automatically adjusts the grind depending on the selected program. The cappuccino maker is fully automatic. Therefore, the whole process boils down to the fact that you need to set a program.
4th place – Philips LatteGo Premium EP5040/10
The device is very easy to disassemble and clean. Moreover, it has an adaptive brewing unit and a ceramic coffee grinder with 9 grinding levels. You can adjust the strength in 5 modes, and the temperature in 3. An automatic cappuccino maker adds convenience to this model.
3rd place – Siemens EQ.9 s700
This is a very high quality device with a large water capacity. And in many respects, this model is practically professional, but the fact that it is a capsule coffee machine makes it a model for the home or, at least, the office. The reason is that coffee shops consider it inappropriate to purchase capsule devices, since capsules are expensive and not very easy to find. However, the choice of drinks for this model is significant.
2nd place – Jura S8
It has a large and convenient touch screen for control. There is also a program for green tea. Also 10 strength settings and 3 temperature settings. The maximum height of the cups is quite large - 160 mm.
But the main feature is the presence of a Smart Connect Bluetooth adapter, thanks to which you can start preparing drinks from your smartphone.
1st place – Melitta Caffeo Barista TS
Has touch control with a large color screen. The model has a very large selection of recipes provided by the program. The most popular drinks are launched in just one click. It is also possible to install user profiles (up to 8 pieces), which allows each family member to add their favorite recipes for quick cooking into the program.
Rating
- Melitta Caffeo Barista TS
- Jura S8
- Siemens EQ.9 s700
- Philips 5000 LatteGo
- Philips LatteGo Premium EP5040/10
- Krups EA9010/9000 Barista
- Siemens EQ.6 plus s100
- Philips EP3246
- Gaggia Syncrony Logic RS
- DeLonghi ECAM 22.110 B Magnifica S
- DeLonghi Caffè Corso ESAM 2600
- Philips EP2030/10 Series 2200 LatteGo
- Siemens EQ.3 s100
- Bosch VeroCup 100 TIS30129RW
Coffee machine “iTop” 15 bar
Cappuccino? Expresso? Americano? Maybe for dad - Americano, for mom - espresso, and son is crazy about cappuccino? The iTop coffee machine, at a pressure of 15 bar, will prepare amazing coffee in a matter of moments, the taste of which will make all family members crazy. This product will also be highly appreciated by the guests you invite.
Everything is here with
seriously. Did you see how it was in the cafe? You come in and say, “a cup of espresso, please.” The waiter approaches the coffee machine, a couple of buttons, a few moments - and aromatic coffee is already smoking in your cup.
Now such a cafe will be in your home around the clock. Whenever you want to taste a flavorful drink, iTop will prepare it for you in a matter of moments.
Professional coffee machines
The devices are large in size. They have significant volume and power. Often a boiler type heater. Also, such models are not as programmable. Sometimes they have various useful functions (for example, self-cleaning).
Comparison table of parameters
Criterion | Saeco Lirika One Touch | Philips EP3559/00 | Jura XS9 | Saeco Aulika Focus | Nivona Caferomatica 520 | Franke Flair | Delonghi ECAM 650.75.MS PrimaDonna Elite | Saeco Aulika TOP | Philips HD8827/09 | Delonghi EPAM 960.75.GLM Maestosa | Philips Saeco Xelsis SM7685 | WMF 900 S | Lelit PL42EM |
Coffee used | Ground/grain | Ground/grain | Ground/grain | Grain | Ground/grain | Ground/grain | Ground/grain | Grain | Grain | Ground/grain | Ground/grain | Grain | Ground/grain/pods |
Heater | Boiler | Boiler | Thermoblock | Boiler | Thermoblock | Boiler | Boiler | Boiler | Boiler | Boiler | Boiler | Boiler | Boiler |
Volume | 2.5 l | 1.8 l | 5.7 l | 2.2 l | 2.2 l | 5.5 l | 2 l | 4 l | 1.8 l | 2.1 l | 1.7 l | 2.2 l | 3.5 l |
Bean container | 500 g | 250 g | 280 g | 350 g | 250 g | 500 g | 400 g | 1,000 g | 250 g | 600 g | 450 g | 250 g | Rozhkova |
Making cappuccino | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic/manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Manual |
Number of drink types | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 |
Power | 1,850 W | 1,850 W | 1,350 W | 1,400 W | 1,455 W | 2,300 W | 1,450 W | 1,400 W | 1,850 W | 1,550 W | 1,850 W | 2,200 W | 1,200 W |
Table with points
Criterion | Saeco Lirika One Touch | Philips EP3559/00 | Jura XS9 | Saeco Aulika Focus | Nivona Caferomatica 520 | Franke Flair | Delonghi ECAM 650.75.MS PrimaDonna Elite | Saeco Aulika TOP | Philips HD8827/09 | Delonghi EPAM 960.75.GLM Maestosa | Philips Saeco Xelsis SM7685 | WMF 900 S | Lelit PL42EM |
Coffee used | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
Heater | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Volume | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Bean container | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Making cappuccino | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Number of drink types | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
Power | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
Points | 27 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 31 | 23 | 26 | 21 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 20 |
Place in the ranking | 3 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 13 |
13th place – Lelit PL42EM
The model has a built-in coffee grinder with conical steel millstones. This model does not have the highest price (about 40 thousand rubles). The device's cappuccino maker is long and quite convenient.
12th place – Philips HD8827/09
The model allows you to prepare a stronger drink by pressing just one button, which is set in the standard program. The mechanical control unit is quite convenient. However, it is worth noting that the machine does not work with ground coffee, so only bean coffee is suitable for it. There is also no temperature setting and no screen.
11th place – Nivona Caferomatica 520
The model has a steel conical coffee grinder, which has three grinding levels. The screen and controls are quite convenient and intuitive. The temperature and strength of the drink can be adjusted in three modes.
10th place – Saeco Aulika Focus
The model has two large-volume boilers, which allow you not only to quickly prepare coffee, but also not to worry about the need to add water to the machine for a long time. The control is mechanical, all actions are reproduced on a small LCD display. You can adjust the degree of grinding, strength and temperature of the drink, which is very convenient for different types of drinks.
9th place – Delonghi ECAM 650.75.MS PrimaDonna Elite
A device with six user modes and one “guest”, which is very suitable for a small office. The touch display allows you to easily control the model with 14 different modes, which not only allows you to prepare coffee, but also pour hot water or milk.
8th place – Jura XS9
A commercial coffee machine with two thermoblocks, although not equipped with a boiler, nevertheless quickly heats water for preparing drinks. You can fill glasses up to 146mm high, which is the standard height for a latte. And although the built-in coffee hopper is designed for only 280 g, you can attach a 450 g expander.
7th place – Philips EP3559/00
An interesting coffee machine with mechanical controls and a convenient LCD display for monitoring the set modes. The device is equipped with a quick cleaning function. In addition, it has keys for direct launch of complex drinks, such as latte macchiato.
6th place – WMF 900 S
This model has a convenient function for heating cups with a jet of steam, this will not only keep the drink warm, but also enhance its aroma. You can also make 4 servings of coffee cream (700 ml) at once, this allows you to pour the drink into a thermos and take it with you. There are 4 different power saving modes, which is very important for a commercial model.
5th place – Saeco Aulika TOP
Quite a large model with large tanks. The waste container can be emptied just once per 40 servings. However, the device only works with coffee beans, which is not too bad for a commercial model. There is a configuration that connects to the water supply.
4th place – Philips Saeco Xelsis SM7685
The device allows you to use not only the “native” milk jug, but also substitute a regular pack, nothing will change. The model also allows you to prepare 2 drinks at the same time. The touch screen allows you to control all processes. And one of the main features of the coffee machine is the fact that the milk foam pours in the center, and not from the side, like many other machines.
3rd place – Saeco Lirika One Touch
Cappuccino and latte in this model are prepared fully automatically, which greatly simplifies the work of the barista. The keys have the ability to “remember” the volume of portions. The device has very reliable components, which makes it more durable and reduces the frequency of maintenance.
2nd place – Delonghi EPAM 960.75.GLM Maestosa
A large color touch display and internal software are something that will undoubtedly please any coffee machine user. The screen is not only very informative, but also rotating. The model has adapted degrees of salting of grain, because of this the process has become faster and of better quality. You can also program the height of the future foam in the drink.
1st place – Franke Flair
The model has two thermoblocks, two independent coffee grinders and an optional expansion module system. These are very good indicators for a professional coffee machine. There are 8 keys that can be programmed and prepare drinks with one touch. Despite the mechanical controls and small LCD screen, setup is very easy and does not cause any problems.
Rating
- Franke Flair
- Delonghi EPAM 960.75.GLM Maestosa
- Saeco Lirika One Touch
- Philips Saeco Xelsis SM7685
- Saeco Aulika TOP
- Saeco Lirika One Touch Cappuccino
- WMF 900 S
- Philips EP3559/00
- Jura XS9
- Delonghi ECAM 650.75.MS PrimaDonna Elite
- Saeco Aulika Focus
- Nivona Caferomatica 520
- Philips HD8827/09
- Lelit PL42EM
Bosch TKM6003
Electric Turk - that's what it is! Nobility begins with the color scheme: white letters and symbols on an iridescent dark background look simply amazing: prestigious, expensive and very neat.
In terms of technology, noteworthy are the milk tank, child protection and the ability to prepare 6 servings of wonderful Turkish coffee at a time.
The dimensions of this coffee machine are quite modest, allowing it to be placed almost anywhere, be it a kitchen or a small office. Wherever you have it, you can enjoy aromatic strong Turkish coffee with a rich taste and aroma at any time.