10 Best Semi-Automatic Espresso Machines With PID (Proportional Integral Derivative)

Want to find the best semi-automatic espresso machines with PID? We have compared various models and ranked them all from best to worst.

Top 10 best semi-automatic espresso machines with PID

Based on: 12,984 user reviews

Rank	Image	Semi-automatic espresso machine	Score	Verdict	Price
1		Sage The Barista Express BES875UK	93	Good	£488
2		Sage Barista Express Impress SES876	91	Good	£618
3		Sage The Dual Boiler BES920UK	91	Good	£1,250
4		Sage The Barista Pro SES878BSS	90	Good	£549
5		Sage The Duo-Temp Pro BES810BSS	88	Good	£298
6		Sage The Bambino Plus SES500BSS	88	Good	£350
7		‎Sage The Bambino SES450BSS	88	Good	£250
8		Sage The Barista Touch SES880BSS	87	Good	£1,050
9		Sage The Oracle BES980BSS	83	Satisfactory	£1,470
10		Sage The Oracle Touch SES990BTR	81	Satisfactory	£1,785

You can find all the semi-automatic espresso machines in our comparison here.

About PID

PID is a control system that allows the espresso machine to control the brewing temperature of the water. PID stands for ‘proportional integral derivative’.

The PID controller monitors the water temperature and compares it to your desired temperature. If the temperature of the water is too low, the PID controller will increase the heat to bring the water up to the desired temperature. If the water temperature is too high, the PID controller will decrease the heat to prevent the water from getting too hot.

Using a PID controller allows for more precise temperature control, which is essential to producing high-quality espresso shots.

Advantages

The most common advantages of an espresso machine with PID control are:

• Improved temperature control: A PID controller allows for more precise temperature control, resulting in a rich cup of coffee. It ensures that the water is at the optimal temperature to extract the most amount of flavour from the coffee grounds.
• Easier to use: PID controllers allow you to easily set the temperature to your preference. They make the espresso machine more user-friendly and ensure you get the best possible results.
• Consistent results: PID controllers offer consistent results shot after shot, which is convenient for those who want to recreate their perfect espresso every time.

Disadvantages

The most common disadvantages of an espresso machine with PID control are:

• Higher cost: PID controllers are typically more expensive than other types of temperature control systems, so they will increase the overall price of the machine.
• More complex: PID controllers are typically more complex than other types of temperature control systems and may require more maintenance.
• Not necessary for all users: If you are not interested in precise temperature control, a PID controller is not necessary. Yiu may benefit more from a simpler, less expensive temperature control system.

How much more expensive is a semi-automatic espresso machine with PID?

The average price for a semi-automatic espresso machine with PID is £922, while the average price for all semi-automatic espresso machines is £561. The price distribution is illustrated in the following chart.

The cheapest semi-automatic espresso machine with PID is the ‎Sage The Bambino SES450BSS at £250. These are the 5 cheapest semi-automatic espresso machines with PID:

How many espresso machines are built with PID?

Among the 37 semi-automatic espresso machines in our comparison, 46% are built with PID.