How we chose
These picks come from the people who sell, demo and repair these machines every week. We looked at coffee quality, build, ease of use and how well each machine holds up over years of servicing.
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Our picks by budget
| Pick | Machine | Type | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Getting started | Ascaso Steel Uno PID | Thermoblock | $2,299 | First machine, steam on demand, small benches |
| Small kitchens | Profitec GO 2.0 | Single boiler, PID | from $2,099 | Espresso and the occasional milk drink |
| Two milk drinks a day | Profitec Pro 300 Black | Dual boiler | $3,099 | Brewing and steaming at the same time, on a mid budget |
| Milk drinks, heat exchanger | Nurri R-Type HX | Heat exchanger | from $3,199 | Households making two or three milk coffees in a row |
| Serious home baristas | Profitec Drive | Dual boiler, flow control | from $4,999 | Precise temperature and pressure profiling |
| Ultimate home setup | ACS Vesuvius | Dual boiler, pressure profiling | from $7,999 | Programmable pressure profiles, café-grade build |
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Other machines people ask us about
- Rancilio Silvia Pro X ($3,000–$4,000): dual boiler with PID, a step up from the classic Silvia.
- Rocket Appartamento ($3,000–$4,000): compact heat exchanger with Italian styling.
- Lelit Bianca V3 ($4,000–$6,000): dual boiler with flow profiling on the group.
- ECM Classika PID ($2,000–$3,000): German-built single boiler for espresso drinkers.
- Lelit Anita (under $2,000): single boiler with a built-in grinder, an all-in-one start.
Questions to ask before you buy
- How many milk drinks do you make in a row? More than two favours a heat exchanger or dual boiler.
- Do you want to plumb it in? Rotary-pump machines like the Profitec Drive can run from mains water.
- What grinder will you use? Budget for one; it matters as much as the machine.
Try before you buy
Visit any of our showrooms in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Hobart, Newcastle or Kiama to pull shots on these machines side by side. Every machine we sell is supported by our own service workshop and parts store.
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