2020 Reviews Rating the 20 Best Super Automatic Espresso Machines
These 2020’s 20 Best Super Automatic Espresso Machines. Each of these models was reviewed and their scores are included. Older models were reevaluated and scored against the best new models. However, only one, the JURA Z8 won our coveted 2020 Editors Choice designation.
Our top tier models are received high or perfect scores on all categories. These include brewing technology, grinder, milk handling, programming and customization, ease of use and interfaces, reputation, cleaning and maintenance.
#1
JURA GIGA 6
The JURA GIGA 6 is the top rated machine for 2020. It does everything nearly perfectly and looks like artwork. Like most JURA automatics it has outstanding brewing, milk handling a great grinder. The GIGA 6 is expensive but worth it.
#2
Gaggia Babila
The Gaggia RI9700/64 Babila has everything you expect from Gaggia. It is a great example of Italian design. The Babila has some of the best brewing in the world and it is a great value. The Babila is also easy to own and maintain.
#3
JURA Z8
The JURA Z8 is an Editors Choice Winner. It brews almost perfectly across a wide range of beverages. The Z8’s microfoam is some among the best. It has great customization. The Z8 brews nearly perfect drinks and could last you for a decade.
#4
DeLonghi ECAM28465M
2020 Review
The 2020 review of our top rated DeLonghi will be published soon. The ECAM28465M has fantastic design and engineering and is a snap to use and maintain.
This next group made our list of Best Super Automatic Espresso Machines for 2020 because they do nearly everything at a superior level. All are great products and each is rated a “buy.” Small differences separate models in this tier.
#5
Saeco Xelsis SM7684/04
2020 Review
The Saeco Xelsis SM7684/04 has excellent engineering and great design and features. It’s strength is brewing and boiler technology. The Saeco SM7684 would have scored higher but there are better espresso machines in this class.
#6
Gaggia Accademia
The Accademia is another great super automatic espresso maker from Gaggia. The Accademia has all the classic design and top engineering you expect from them. It maked outstanding beverages and is easy to clean and maintain.
#7
JURA J90 IMPRESSA
JURA makes some of the best machines on the market. It has similar brewing and milk systems to the more expensive GIGA 6 and the JURA WE8. The JURA J90 IMPRESSA is one of their best. It is near perfect in every way.
#8
Gaggia Cadorna Prestige
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Cadorna is Gaggia’s newest line of super automatics. They have great controls and do everything well. The Cadornas will available in the US soon.
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This next tier of entrants are also excellent and often represent a great value. All do the fundamentals very well. For most beans and drinks only the most discerning coffee aficionado would see a difference.
#9
Delonghi ECAM45760B
2020 Review
The Delonghi ECAM45760B does the basics very well and makes great drinks. It is easy to use. But, it is not as good a value as some other machines in this group.
#10
Gaggia Anima Prestige
The Gaggia Anima Prestige makes better drinks than many machines that cost twice as much. The Prestige model has similar design elements to much more expensive Gaggia models.
#11
Gaggia Cadorna Milk
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The Cadorna Milk is the second best model in Gaggia’s new Cadorna line. It doesn many things very well. The Cadorna Milk makes great milk foam for this class. It also has a beautiful screen.
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#12
Saeco Incanto Carafe
2020 Review
The Saeco Incanto is an excellent machine and does most things really well. The espresso quality is excellent. It is easy to clean and maintain as well.
This group made our list of the Best Super Automatic Espresso Machines because they handle the important jobs extremely well. There are some very good values here especially for people with limited budgets who make small or moderate volumes of drinks.
#13
Delonghi ECAM23260SB Magnifica
2020 Review
Delonghi makes very good machines and the ECAM23260SB Magnifica makes great drinks
#14
Miele CM6350
The Miele CM6350 is a great machine but is starting to look dated compared to newer models.
Our top rated Miele, the CM6350 is a solid choice with great engineering. It does have good brewing and milk technology. It also has great engineering.
#15
Gaggia Anima
Gaggia makes great machines. And the Anima has been a top selling, budget super automatic machine for a few years. It has great controls and is a great value. It brews espresso, steams and froths milk and grinds better than more expensive models.
#16
Saeco HD8927/47
2020 Review
The Saeco HD8927/47 does many things really well. It is just a little bit less impressive than the Incanto but makes great drinks.
There are some great values in this tier. We usually recommend people expect to spend $900 or more. More automation is usually better since consistency and quality are so important. You don’t want to buy a machine you wouldn’t want to use multiple times a day. Those daily trips to your local barista really add up
#17
Gaggia Cadorna Style
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The third Cadorna model is the Cadorna Style. It is modern, attractive and makes very good espresso drinks. It is full of new technology. It has a beautiful screen and great controls but the feature list is limited.
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#18
Gaggia Brera
The Gaggia. It is great to get Gaggia design in this price range but we think you will be happier upgrading to a double boiler espresso machine with better customization. The setup, brewing and cleanup don’t make this a good daily use machine.
#19
De’Longhi ESAM04110S Magnifica
The De’Longhi ESAM04110S Magnifica is a great entry level machine. It isn’t great if you want to makes several drinks at a time.
#20
Gaggia Cadorna Plus
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The Plus is the fourth and lowest priced of the new Cadorna models. This Cadorna has great brewing technology. But, you would be much happier upgrading to the Cadorna Milk. The Plus is not ideal for multiple drinks.
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The 20 Best Super Automatic Espresso Machines of 2020
All the super automatic machines on our list are good choices. The top tier tends to do everything perfectly and are especially great if you need to make multiple espresso at a time.
How To Choose One of the Best Super Automatic Espresso Machines
Every coffee fan should want a super automatic espresso machine. Super automatics can provide just as good brewing, milk and grinding technology. They can be easy to clean and maintain and give you years of great beverages.
Why Buy a One of the Best Super Automatic Espresso Machines?
It is a terrible feeling to buy something and not use it. If you are a coffee drinker than you drink coffee every day (at least). So, espresso machines are different than specialty household appliances like waffle or margarita machines which you may use once a year and then complain about the cabinet space they take up. Even the most commited home chef doesn’t use their food processor every single day.
Manual espresso machines and low-cost automatic machines are often the most expensive home solution. This is because manual machines do not provide consistency except when operated by highly skilled baristas.
The biggest problem is with convenience and ease of use. Manual espresso machines and low-cost automatic machines are not convenient and easy to use. Your home espresso maker should be more convenient than buy a drink from your local barista. So when you are tired, and groggy and rushing out the door will you make a drunk using your home machine or hit your local coffee shop.
How to choose from the Best Super Automatic Espresso Machines
- Know what you pay on coffee shop drinks. $5 a day is $1825 a year
- Make sure you invest in quality, convenience and ease of use
- Buy from proven brand like JURA or Gaggia
- Buy a double boiler system that will make drinks back to back
- Look for top brewing technology
- Make sure they have a great, ceramic grinder
- Make sure it will make great microfoam
- Look for programmable, adjustable settings
- Understand how you maintain and clean the machine
- Buy direct. Most manufacturers sell direct through their own Amazon stores. Dealers raise cost.
What is the best super automatic espresso machine?
The top 20 for 2020 are (1) JURA GIGA 6, (2) Gaggia Babila (3) JURA Z8 (4) DeLonghi ECAM28465M (5) Saeco Xelsis SM7684/04 …Read the full list
What is better JURA or Gaggia?
Our top winner for 2020 is a JURA and they have three in the top 20 but Gaggia won 9 out of the top 20 super automatics for 2020. Read the full list
Does Miele Make Good Espresso Makers?
Miele does make very good espresso machines. But only one made our list of the 20 best super espresso makers for 2020.
Does DeLonghi Make Good Espresso Machines?
In 2020 4 of the top 20 rated espresso makers are DeLonghi models.
Is the Gaggia Babila a Good Espresso Machine?
For 2020 The Gaggia Babila came in #2 on the list of the top 20 super automatic espresso makers. 6 other Gaggia Models also made the list.
Is the DeLonghi ECAM28465M a Good Espresso Machine?
For 2020 the DeLonghi ECAM28465M was rated #4 on the list of the top 20 automatic espresso makers.
Should I buy a Delonghi ECAM45760B Espresso Machine?
Yes, it took the #9 spot on our 2020 list of the best super automatic espresso makers. The Delonghi ECAM45760B is an excellent model.
Should I buy a Gaggia Brera?
Yes, buy one while they are still available. For 2020 it took a spot on our 20 Best Super Automatic Espresso Makers Along With MUCH More Expensive Machines.
Should I buy a Saeco Incanto Carafe?
Yes, It made our 2020 list of the top 20 best Super Automatic Espresso Makers and was the cheapest of the top 12.
Should I buy a DeLonghi ESAM04110S Magnifica?
Yes, the De’Longhi ESAM04110S Magnifica Earned a Spot on our Top 20 Espresso Makers For 2020. It is an excellent machine but consult the full list for details and which models beat it out for the top slots.
