A bean-to-cup machine grinds the beans and makes the coffee at the press of a button. It costs a lot more than a pod or filter machine, so the question is whether you will use it enough.

We compared them on Amazon UK, using price, rating and number of reviews. We haven't tested them ourselves. This comparison is based on the Amazon listings and customer ratings, so check the latest price and details before you buy.

MachineApprox. priceRatingReviews
De'Longhi Magnifica (ECAM222)£2854.350,300+
Philips 2200 Series£2794.2395+
Philips 5400 Series LatteGo£5244.4780+
Sage Barista Express£6304.62,270+
Sage Barista Pro£7294.6590+

Our take: a bean-to-cup machine costs far less per cup than café coffee, so the more you use it the better the value. The Sage machines are rated higher but you grind, tamp and steam the milk yourself.

Short answer: If you buy coffee out most days, yes. The De’Longhi Magnifica (around £285) has more than 50,000 reviews with a 4.3 rating, and a cheaper Philips 2200 costs around £279. Manual espresso machines such as the Sage Barista Express (around £630) are rated higher but need more effort. Prices and ratings are from Amazon UK, checked when our catalogue was last updated. Prices change, so check the latest on Amazon.

1. Most popular: De'Longhi Magnifica ECAM222

De'Longhi Magnifica ECAM222.20.B
De'Longhi Magnifica ECAM222.20.B
★★★★☆ 4.3 · 50,347 Amazon UK ratings
£285

A 4.3 rating from more than 50,000 buyers at around £285. By far the most reviewed machine on this page.

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2. Cheaper alternative: Philips 2200 Series

PHILIPS 2200 Series Bean to Cup Coffee Machine
PHILIPS 2200 Series Bean to Cup Coffee Machine
★★★★☆ 4.2 · 395 Amazon UK ratings
£279

A 4.2 rating from nearly 400 buyers at around £279. A simple bean-to-cup machine.

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3. Best rated: Sage Barista Express

Sage Barista Express
Sage Barista Express
★★★★☆ 4.6 · 2,272 Amazon UK ratings
£630

A 4.6 rating from more than 2,200 buyers at around £630. You do more by hand. The Barista Pro is the more expensive step up with a screen.

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Also consider: Sage Barista Pro — £729 (4.6★, 589 reviews)

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4. Step up: Philips 5400 Series LatteGo

PHILIPS 5400 Series Bean to Cup Coffee Machine
PHILIPS 5400 Series Bean to Cup Coffee Machine
★★★★☆ 4.4 · 784 Amazon UK ratings
£524

A 4.4 rating from nearly 800 buyers at around £524. Makes milk drinks at the touch of a button.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a bean-to-cup machine worth it?
If you drink several coffees a day, yes: it costs far less per cup than a café. The De’Longhi Magnifica at around £285 has more than 50,000 reviews and a 4.3 rating.
Are Sage coffee machines worth the extra?
They are rated higher (4.6) but you do more by hand: you grind, tamp and steam the milk. If you want the machine to do it all, a De’Longhi or Philips suits better.
Do bean-to-cup machines need a lot of cleaning?
They need regular cleaning and descaling. Check the instructions for the model you buy and how easily the parts come out.
HomeGadgetPro Editorial Team
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