We have found the best semi-automatic espresso machines with smart dosing based on 5,556 user reviews. Read on to learn the advantages and disadvantages of smart dosing.
Based on: 5,556 user reviews
Rank | Image | Semi-automatic espresso machine | Score | Verdict | Price |
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1 | Sage The Barista Pro SES878BSS | 92 | Good | £645 | |
2 | Sage Barista Express Impress SES876 | 92 | Good | £649 | |
3 | Sage The Oracle BES980BSS | 89 | Good | £1,615 | |
4 | DeLonghi La Specialista Arte EC9155.MB | 86 | Good | £449 | |
5 | Sage The Oracle Touch SES990BTR | 83 | Satisfactory | £1,649 | |
6 | DeLonghi EC 9335.M | 77 | Satisfactory | £596 |
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Smart dosing is a feature that is found in some high-end espresso machines. It is a technology that automatically adjusts the amount of coffee used to make an espresso, depending on your preferred strength and flavour. It allows you to customise your espresso to your taste and helps ensure the perfect cup of coffee every time.
Smart dosing is only found in semi-automatic espresso machines with a grinder.
Smart dosing works by using sensors and algorithms to measure the weight, density, and flow rate of the coffee as it is being extracted. This information is then used to adjust the amount of coffee needed for each shot of espresso to create the desired flavour and strength.
The following chart shows the price distribution for semi-automatic espresso machines with smart dosing compared to models without this feature:
The average price for a semi-automatic espresso machine with smart dosing is £934, whereas the average price for all semi-automatic espresso machines is £486.
The cheapest semi-automatic espresso machine with smart dosing is the DeLonghi La Specialista Arte EC9155.MB at £449. You can find the 3 cheapest semi-automatic espresso machines with smart dosing below.
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DeLonghi La Specialista Arte EC9155.MB
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£449 |
DeLonghi EC 9335.M
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£596 |
Sage The Barista Pro SES878BSS
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£645 |
According to our comparison, 33% semi-automatic espresso machines have smart dosing.
You can also check out our article on semi-automatic espresso machines with automatic tamper here.
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Name | Sage The Barista Pro SES878BSS | Sage Barista Express Impress SES876 | Sage The Oracle BES980BSS | |
Score |
92
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92
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89
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Reviews |
(4.5)
2065 reviews
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(4.6)
117 reviews
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(4.4)
692 reviews
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Price | £645 | £649 | £1,615 |
Type | Semi automatic espresso machine | Semi automatic espresso machine | Semi automatic espresso machine | |
Power | 1650 W | 1850 W | 2400 W | |
Water container capacity | 2.0 l | 2.0 l | 2.5 l | |
Pump pressure | 15 bar | 15 bar | 15 bar | |
Max. cup height | 12.0 cm | 10.0 cm | 9.0 cm | |
Housing material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | |
Portafilter size | 54 mm | 54 mm | 54 mm | |
Coffee heating system | Thermoblock | Thermoblock | Double boiler | |
Thermometer | ||||
Pressure gauge |
Can use capsules | ||||
Removable water tank | ||||
Adjustable coffee amount | ||||
Adjustable brewing temperature |
Integrated coffee grinder | ||||
Bean container capacity | 250 g | 250 g | 280 g | |
Material of the coffee grinder | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | |
No. of grind settings | 18 | 25 | 45 | |
Type of coffee grinder | Conical grinder | Conical grinder | Conical grinder | |
Automatic tamper | ||||
Automatic dosing |
Milk frother | ||||
Milk frothing method | Steam wand | Steam wand | Steam wand | |
Milk container | ||||
Milk container capacity | 0.48 l | 0.48 l |
App-control | ||||
Descaling program | ||||
Cleaning program | ||||
Auto shut off | ||||
Display | ||||
Display technology | LCD-Display | LCD-Display | ||
2-cups function | ||||
Suited for ground coffee | ||||
Water filter | ||||
PID controller |
Height | 40.6 cm | 38.0 cm | 44.7 cm | |
Width | 41.0 cm | 33.0 cm | 37.3 cm | |
Depth | 35.4 cm | 41.0 cm | 36.8 cm | |
Weight | 9.08 kg | 11.0 kg | 20.5 kg |