Sage, De’Longhi and Philips make the coffee machines UK buyers shortlist most. They suit different kinds of coffee drinker.

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
Sage Barista Express£6304.62,270+
Sage Barista Pro£7294.6590+
De'Longhi Magnifica ECAM222£2854.350,300+
De'Longhi Magnifica Evo Next£4004.01,700+
Philips 5400 Series LatteGo£5244.4780+

Our take: Sage is for people who enjoy making coffee. De’Longhi and Philips are for people who want it done for them. The De’Longhi Magnifica Evo Next has a lower rating (4.0) than the cheaper Magnifica ECAM222 (4.3).

Short answer: The Sage Barista Express is the best rated here (4.6 from more than 2,200 buyers) but it is hands-on. The De’Longhi Magnifica (around £285) is the most reviewed. Philips LatteGo suits you if you want one-touch milk drinks. Prices and ratings are from Amazon UK, checked when our catalogue was last updated. Prices change, so check the latest on Amazon.

1. 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. The Barista Pro is the pricier version with a screen.

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

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2. Most reviewed: 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. The newer Magnifica Evo Next costs about £115 more and is rated 4.0.

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Also consider: De'Longhi Magnifica Evo Next — £400 (4★, 1,704 reviews)

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3. Easiest milk drinks: Philips 5400 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. The 2200 Series is the cheaper alternative at around £279.

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Also consider: PHILIPS 2200 Series Bean to Cup Coffee Machine — £279 (4.2★, 395 reviews)

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4. Cheaper espresso machine: Breville Barista Max

Breville Barista Max Espresso Machine
Breville Barista Max Espresso Machine
★★★★☆ 4.2 · 885 Amazon UK ratings
£393

A 4.2 rating from more than 880 buyers at around £393. Breville and Sage are the same company in different markets.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sage better than De’Longhi?
Sage is rated higher on Amazon UK (4.6 against 4.3 for the Magnifica ECAM222), but it costs more and takes more effort. De’Longhi is easier for a quick coffee.
What is the easiest machine for milk drinks?
The Philips 5400 Series LatteGo makes milk drinks at the touch of a button and has a 4.4 rating from nearly 800 buyers.
Are Breville and Sage the same?
Yes, they are the same company. The Breville Barista Max and the Sage models here are in the same family of machines.
HomeGadgetPro Editorial Team
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