Spec me a coffee machine

Dirk Diggler

Dirk Diggler

Dirk Diggler

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I'm looking for a machine to go bean to cup, preferably 2 cups at a time but not essential.

I've looked at the Breville Barista Max+ at £350 and it looks good, but I'm no expert so please help me spend my money wisely!

Budget £500 max

TIA
 
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JonRGV250 said:
No idea of your budget, but these should be decent for the price

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De’Longhi, bean to cup coffee machine | black | ECAM220.22.GB_GYBK | ao.com

The ECAM220.22.GB_GYBK De’Longhi coffee machine has 4 programmable coffees, can hold 250g of beans, has a milk frother, and an aroma function.
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EC9155.MB | De’Longhi Espresso Machine | ao.com

This EC9155.MB De’Longhi espresso machine can make 2 cups at once and has a MyLatte Art steam wand, as well has a removable water tank.
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Thanks

£500 is my max, so the second model you've linked would be within budget.
 
I'm seeing lots of similar model numbers for De'Longhi and it's a bit confusing. Can anyone spot the difference with these 2 models?

ECAM222.20.B v ECAM220.22.GB

De'Longhi Magnifica Start ECAM222.20.B, Automatic Coffee Machine with Milk Nozzle, Bean to Cup Espresso Machine with 4 One-Touch Recipes, Soft-Touch Control Panel, 1450W, Black https://amzn.eu/d/9CdV1zo

ao.com

De’Longhi, bean to cup coffee machine | black | ECAM220.22.GB_GYBK | ao.com

The ECAM220.22.GB_GYBK De’Longhi coffee machine has 4 programmable coffees, can hold 250g of beans, has a milk frother, and an aroma function.
ao.com ao.com
 
Comparison tool on DeLonghi website would suggest it's just a colour difference between 222.20.B (which is described as Black) and 220.22.GB (which is described as Grey Black) - everything else appeared to be the same at a glance
 
I bought a budget (£200) De'Longhi "ESAM2600" 5 years ago, and it's still going strong - makes (IMO) a decent coffee. Unless you want automatic milk frothing, I'm not sure what the more expensive machines would give you over it? (other than maybe looking a bit more posh :p).

Unfortunately looks like they don't do that model any more :(
 
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I think OP needs to clarify exactly what type of machine he wants.

In the original post he mentioned the Breville Barista Max+ which is not a true bean to cup machine.

Then later on it's DeLonghi models that are bean to cup.
 
Ayahuasca said:
I think OP needs to clarify exactly what type of machine he wants.

In the original post he mentioned the Breville Barista Max+ which is not a true bean to cup machine.

Then later on it's DeLonghi models that are bean to cup.
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I've asked for bean to cup in the OP, and I've also mentioned the bit about me being no expert and looking for advice from you guys. ;)
 
Kenai said:
Comparison tool on DeLonghi website would suggest it's just a colour difference between 222.20.B (which is described as Black) and 220.22.GB (which is described as Grey Black) - everything else appeared to be the same at a glance
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Thanks, I'll order the model from Amazon because I see that AO are jumping on the membership bandwagon for best price.

Also thanks to the posters offering advice, it's genuinely appreciated as I nearly bought the Breville :D
 
Dirk Diggler said:
I've asked for bean to cup in the OP, and I've also mentioned the bit about me being no expert and looking for advice from you guys. ;)
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One of the machines you linked is as simple as putting beans in and pressing a button. With the other, you have to get the grind size and quantity right, and then tamper. They are quite different.
 
Watch out for Breville - the UK brand is different to rest of world.

We have a Sage Barista Express, which is also known as a Breville Barista Express outside of the UK. It's a fantastic machine. In my opinion, it's best value for money out there. The grinder is good enough to start with. Prior to the Sage BE, I had a Delonghi Caffe Corso which was true bean-to-cup. The difference in quality is huge.

As @Ayahuasca mentioned - a true bean to cup (Caffe Corso, Magnifica etc.) does the grinding and tamping. Just fill the hopper with beans and the tank with water, press a button and you'll get a coffee. These machines are mostly for anyone just wanting an average coffee made from supermarket beans. Bean-to-cup machines won't do good quality beans justice.
 
Could get a Barista Touch used for £500ish.

www.ebay.co.uk

Sage The Barista Touch SES880 Bean-to-cup Coffee Machine Black Stainless Steel | eBay

<br /><p>Sage The Barista Touch SES880 Bean-to-cup Coffee Machine Black Stainless Steel</p><br /><p>This unit was pre owned. Well looked after, showing minimal signs of usage.</p><br /><p>Fully tested before listed and it is in perfect working and cosmetic condition. </p><br /><p>Will come with...
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