Best bean-to-cup machines with two bean hoppers

In its favour

• Two interchangeable 250 g bean hoppers make switching coffee quick.
• Bean Adapt Technology balances grind level, dose and infusion temperature for the bean you choose.
• Up to 4 user profiles and 16 drinks on a 3.5 inch touch display, with a dishwasher-safe carafe.

Good to know

• Only one hopper sits on the machine at a time, so you swap by hand rather than pick per cup.
• The listing does not state the number of grind settings or the tank size.

In its favour

• Two bean containers each have their own eGrinder, so the grind is set per bean.
• Built-in cartridges handle cleaning and descaling automatically.
• baristaMode sets strength, grind, contact time and brewing temperature.

Good to know

• The listing does not describe the milk system or the drinks count.
• It is the most expensive machine in this guide.

In its favour

• The Bean Switch System uses 2 interchangeable hoppers.
• The grinder has 13 levels and drinks can be set at 3 strengths and 3 temperatures.
• Ten drinks include filter coffee, cold brew and flat white, with an Extra Shot option.

Good to know

• The LatteCrema Cool carafe for cold foam is sold separately.
• Hopper capacity and water tank size are not stated in the listing.

In its favour

• Two 135 g bean hoppers (270 g in total) let staff choose between two beans for each cup.
• Eighteen drinks and settings for 4 users can be managed through the Melitta Connect app.
• With a Pro Aqua filter changed 6 times a year, Melitta states one descale a year is enough.

Good to know

• Milk is drawn through a hose; a milk tank is optional rather than included.
• The listing does not state grinder settings, so grind control is unclear.

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 two-chamber bean container keeps two coffees ready.
• My Coffee Memory saves six sets of drink preferences.
• Warm milk, frothed milk or hot water are one-touch options, with a Double Cup Mode.

Good to know

• The listing gives a height of 55 cm in one place, so check clearance under cupboards.
• Five grind fineness settings is a narrow range.