Espresso Machines · Ranking
The Best Machines for Lattes and Cappuccinos
If your order is a flat white, the milk system matters as much as the espresso. These machines texture milk automatically — auto-frothing wands or carafe systems — so latte art foam does not require a course.
Breville
Barista Touch Impress8.7
/10
The full stack: assisted puck, auto milk, touchscreen
Strongest on espresso (9/10) and milk (9/10). — automatic milk texturing on board.
Espresso
Milk
Ease
Philips
5500 LatteGo8.3
/10
20 hot & iced presets — the convenience ceiling
Strongest on ease (10/10) and milk (8/10). — automatic milk texturing on board.
Espresso
Milk
Ease
Breville
Barista Touch7.7
/10
Touchscreen semi-auto with automatic milk
Strongest on espresso (8/10) and milk (8/10). — automatic milk texturing on board.
Espresso
Milk
Ease
De'Longhi
La Specialista Maestro7.7
/10
The prosumer flagship: 8 presets, dual heating, cold brew
Strongest on espresso (9/10) and milk (8/10). — automatic milk texturing on board.
Espresso
Milk
Ease
De'Longhi
Magnifica Evo7.7
/10
The best-selling super-auto with LatteCrema milk
Strongest on ease (9/10) and espresso (7/10). — automatic milk texturing on board.
Espresso
Milk
Ease
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