Best bean-to-cup machines with automatic milk for lattes and cappuccinos

In its favour

• LatteCrema Hot works with both dairy milk and plant-based drinks, according to De'Longhi.
• Eighteen one-touch drinks include espresso, cappuccino, flat white, cortado and a cold americano.
• Up to 4 user profiles can be saved on the 3.5 inch full-touch colour display.

Good to know

• The listing does not explain how the milk system is cleaned between drinks.
• Grinder settings are not stated, so it is unclear how much grind control you get.

In its favour

• LatteGo has 2 parts and no tubes, so daily milk cleaning is quick.
• The 12-step ceramic grinder gives more adjustment than several rivals at this level.
• My Coffee Choice adjusts strength, length and froth level, and SilentBrew keeps noise down.

Good to know

• The six-drink menu is short, with no flat white or cortado listed.
• No user profiles are mentioned in the listing.

In its favour

• Two carafes deliver hot or cold foam with dairy, oat, soy or almond milk, according to the listing.
• Carafes are cleaned by a one-step automated steam clean and are fridge-safe.
• A 13-level grinder and 3 user profiles give room to tune drinks for each person.

Good to know

• The water tank size is not stated in the listing.
• The 2.4 inch display is smaller than the touchscreens on the Magnifica Plus and Siemens EQ6.

In its favour

• The LatteGo system has two parts and no tubes and can be cleaned in as little as 10 seconds, says Philips.
• Twelve drinks cover espresso, cappuccino, latte macchiato, ristretto, café au lait and iced americano.
• The ceramic grinder offers 12 steps from coarse to ultra-fine.

Good to know

• The listing does not state the water tank capacity.
• User profiles are not mentioned, which matters if several people share it.

In its favour

• Six recipes can be stored for each of up to 4 people.
• The bean container is double sealed, and the pre-wetting aroma system is listed.
• Automatic cleaning and descaling are built in, with Pro Aqua filters cutting descales to once a year.

Good to know

• Four profiles is limited for a team at the larger end of the range.
• The listing does not state the bean hopper capacity.

In its favour

• The milk system steam-cleans itself automatically after each milk-based drink.
• Two espressos, coffees or americanos can be brewed at the same time.
• Favourites save your customised coffee and milk drinks for one-touch access.

Good to know

• Eleven drinks is fewer than the De'Longhi and Philips 5500 menus.
• The listing does not give grinder settings or bean hopper capacity.

In its favour

• Integrated milk system cleaning and automatic rinsing programmes are listed for the cappuccino system.
• Ten coffee strength levels and three brewing temperatures can be set for each drink.
• The cappuccino and coffee spouts adjust from 55 to 138 mm for different cup sizes.

Good to know

• The 1.1 L tank and 125 g bean container mean frequent top-ups for heavy use.
• The listing states a Europlug (Type C/EF) plug, so check UK plug supply with the seller.