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Want to find the best semi-automatic espresso machine with ESE pods? We have compared 10 models that use ESE pods and ranked them all from best to worst according to user reviews.
Based on: 120,822 user reviews
Rank | Image | Semi-automatic espresso machine | Score | Verdict | Price |
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Smeg ECF01 | 90 | Good | £280 |
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DeLonghi EC 685 | 88 | Good | £148 |
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DeLonghi ECP 31.21 | 82 | Satisfactory | £140 |
4 |
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DeLonghi ECP 35.31 | 82 | Satisfactory | £139 |
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DeLonghi ECP 33.21 | 82 | Satisfactory | £141 |
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DeLonghi ECOV 311.BK | 78 | Satisfactory | £193 |
7 |
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Severin KA 5994 | 76 | Satisfactory | £180 |
8 |
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Ariete 1389 | 72 | Sufficient | £105 |
9 |
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Gaggia Classic Evo | 0 | No score | £429 |
10 |
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DeLonghi Dedica Style EC785 | 0 | No score | £254 |
You can find all the semi-automatic espresso machines here.
ESE (Easy Serving Espresso) pods are small, pre-packaged coffee servings for specialized espresso machines. The pods are usually made of aluminum and contain a measured amount of ground coffee.
To make coffee with an ESE pod, you simply insert it into the espresso maker. The machine then uses a combination of heat and pressure to extract the flavour from the grounds and brew a fresh espresso shot. ESE pods are a convenient way to make espresso at home or at the office, and they are becoming increasingly popular among coffee lovers.
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Name | Smeg ECF01 | DeLonghi EC 685 | DeLonghi ECP 31.21 | |
Score |
90
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88
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82
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Reviews |
(4.4)
835 reviews
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(4.4)
76013 reviews
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(4.1)
7567 reviews
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Price | £280 | £148 | £140 |
Type
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Semi automatic espresso machine | Semi automatic espresso machine | Semi automatic espresso machine | |
Power
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1350 W | 1350 W | 1100 W | |
Water container capacity
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1.0 L | 1.0 L | 1.1 L | |
Pump pressure
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15 bar | 15 bar | 15 bar | |
Max. cup height
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8.0 cm | 13.0 cm | 13.0 cm | |
Housing material
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Plastic | Metal | Plastic | |
Portafilter size
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51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | |
Coffee heating system
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Thermoblock | Thermoblock | Thermoblock | |
Thermometer
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Pressure gauge
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Can use capsules
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Removable water tank
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Adjustable coffee amount
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Adjustable brewing temperature
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Integrated coffee grinder
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Bean container capacity
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Material of the coffee grinder
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No. of grind settings
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Type of coffee grinder
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Automatic tamper
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Automatic dosing
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Milk frother
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Milk frothing method
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Steam wand | Steam wand | Steam wand | |
Milk jug
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Milk container capacity
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App-control
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Descaling program
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Cleaning program
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Auto shut off
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Display
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Display technology
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2-cups function
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Suited for ground coffee
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Water filter
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PID controller
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Cold Brew function
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Manual tamping
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Semi-automatic tamping
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Automatic tamping
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Height
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33.0 cm | 30.5 cm | 30.5 cm | |
Width
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14.9 cm | 14.9 cm | 18.5 cm | |
Depth
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30.3 cm | 33.0 cm | 24.0 cm | |
Weight
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4.7 kg | 4.2 kg | 4.1 kg | |
Series
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Dedica |