The best coffee machines of 2026

With the Philips LatteGo Series 2300, you can prepare different coffee specialities, such as espresso, cappuccino and latte macchiato. The LatteGo milk system of this bean-to-cup coffee machine froths milk automatically and has no tubes, making it easy to clean. The built-in ceramic grinder freshly grinds the beans for every cup. You can choose from 12 grind settings to adjust the grind size to your taste. The touchscreen lets you easily select your favourite coffee and adjust the settings. The AquaClean filter also reduces how often you need to descale the machine.

Pros and cons:
+ The LatteGo milk system is easy to clean.
+ 12 grind settings to adjust the grind size to your taste.
- No remote control via an app.

The Philips Series 5500 offers a variety of coffee drinks that you can customise to your taste. The colour display on this bean-to-cup coffee machine lets you select your preferred drink and adjust the settings. The LatteGo milk system also lets you prepare cappuccinos and latte macchiatos with automatically frothed milk. As the system has no tubes, it's easy to clean. The ceramic grinder offers 12 grind settings, allowing you to control how finely the beans are ground. You can also save up to 8 favourite coffee settings, so you can prepare your preferred drinks without having to adjust the settings every time.

Pros and cons:
+ The LatteGo milk system is easy to clean.
+ Save up to 8 favourite coffee settings.
- The coffee machine takes up considerable worktop space.

The De'Longhi Nespresso Inissia is a compact capsule machine that lets you prepare espresso and lungo. Thanks to its heating system, the coffee machine is ready to use in just 25 seconds. You can then select your preferred drink using 2 programmable buttons. The 19-bar pump pressure helps extract the aromas from Nespresso Original capsules and create a creamy layer of crema. The removable 0.7-litre water tank makes refilling easy. Its compact design also makes the Inissia practical if you have limited worktop space.

Pros and cons:
+ Compact design.
+ The coffee machine heats up in just 25 seconds.
- A separate milk frother is needed to prepare milk foam.

With the De'Longhi Dedica Style, you can prepare your own espresso using ground coffee or ESE coffee pods. This semi-automatic espresso machine operates at a pump pressure of 15 bar and gives you plenty of control over the brewing process. To prepare a cappuccino or latte macchiato, you froth the milk manually using the built-in steam wand. Thanks to its slim design, the coffee machine takes up little space on your worktop, making it practical for smaller kitchens. After use, the removable parts are easy to clean.

Pros and cons:
+ Slim design that takes up little worktop space.
+ Compatible with ground coffee and ESE coffee pods.
- Milk must be frothed manually using the steam wand.

The Nespresso Essenza Mini is a compact Nespresso machine that lets you prepare espresso and lungo. Thanks to its short heating time of 25 seconds, you won't have to wait long for your coffee. Simply insert a Nespresso capsule and select your preferred drink using 1 of the 2 buttons. The machine takes care of the rest. With a pump pressure of 19 bar, the coffee machine produces a creamy layer of crema. At just 8.4 cm wide, the Essenza Mini takes up very little worktop space. The removable 0.6-litre water tank is easy to refill, while used capsules are collected in a separate container.

Pros and cons:
+ Compact design that takes up little space.
+ Used capsules are collected automatically.
- Prepares only 1 cup at a time.

To choose the best coffee machine for you, consider your coffee preferences and how much time you want to spend preparing your drinks. Do you enjoy coffee made from freshly ground coffee beans and want to prepare different coffee specialities? Then a fully automatic coffee machine such as the Philips LatteGo Series 2300 or Philips Series 5500 is a good choice. Would you rather prepare your coffee quickly and easily? With a coffee pod machine such as the Philips Senseo Original or a capsule machine like Nespresso or Dolce Gusto, you don't need to grind the beans yourself. The KRUPS Dolce Gusto Genio S also offers a wide range of hot and cold drinks.