Best bean-to-cup coffee machines for UK homes

In its favour

• LatteGo has just two parts and no tubes, and Philips states it can be cleaned in under 10 seconds.
• The menu covers 20 recipes, including iced coffee, iced americano and iced espresso as well as hot drinks.
• SilentBrew is stated to make 40% less noise than earlier models, and QuickStart lets you brew straight after switching on.

Good to know

• The listing does not state the number of grinder settings, so fine control over grind is unclear.
• No user profiles are mentioned, so a shared household cannot save separate favourites per person.

In its favour

• LatteCrema Hot froths dense milk foam automatically, and the carafe cleans itself after use, according to De'Longhi.
• Three user profiles save aroma, size and temperature settings for different people in the house.
• The 1.9 L tank and a 24 cm wide body suit a standard worktop without taking over the kitchen.

Good to know

• The grinder offers only 3 settings, which gives less room to adjust for different beans than rival machines.
• The listing does not give a noise figure or say how quiet the grinder is compared with other models.

In its favour

• The 2.4 L water tank is one of the largest here, so refills are less frequent in a busy home.
• Ten coffee specialist and 11 classic programmes are built in, with 35 more drinks such as Cold Brew in the app.
• aromaSelect offers mild, balanced or distinctive profiles, and up to 5 customised drinks can be saved.

Good to know

• At 46.7 cm deep it needs a deeper worktop than the slimmer machines in this guide.
• The listing does not state grinder settings or the size of the bean hopper.

In its favour

• The dual-chamber bean container lets you switch between two bean varieties without emptying the hopper.
• My Coffee Memory saves preferences for up to 4 people, and there are three temperature settings.
• A height-adjustable outlet up to 140 mm fits tall glasses and travel mugs.

Good to know

• The listing does not say how many drinks are on the menu or describe the milk system in detail.
• Five grind fineness settings is fewer than some rivals offer for fine tuning.

In its favour

• The P.A.G.2 grinder is adjusted with a selector switch and rests between drinks, which Jura says extends its life.
• Milk system cleaning runs automatically at the touch of a button.
• A 3.5 inch colour display with six buttons shows clear images of each option.

Good to know

• It costs far more than the other machines here for a similar drinks count.
• The listing does not state the bean hopper size or how many user profiles it stores.

In its favour

• The ceramic grinder is described as quiet and consistent.
• Strength, temperature and volume can all be adjusted, so drinks can be tuned to taste.
• A removable 1.9 L water tank keeps refills to a minimum for a small household.

Good to know

• Only nine drinks are listed, a shorter menu than the Philips and Siemens models.
• The listing does not state grinder steps, hopper size or how the milk frother is cleaned.

In its favour

• LatteCrema Hot and Cool makes both hot and cold foam with dairy or plant-based milk.
• The To-Go function brews into mugs up to 16 cm tall at a single button press.
• Descaling, cleaning and rinsing programmes are built in, and the carafe (except the lid) is dishwasher safe.

Good to know

• The listing does not give the water tank size or the number of grinder settings.
• At 26 cm wide and 45 cm deep it is bulkier than the Magnifica models.