The most expensive appliance tested is also the best and looks great. It fulfils all the quality requirements for many excellent espressos, including a water filter and very low temperature fluctuations during the brewing process. Despite its enormous size, there is no grinder built in.

The contessa ES1000EU2 portafilter machine from Graef takes first place in our comparison test. Thanks to the triple thermoblock, the model not only scores points for having all functions immediately available, but also for its fully convenient operation and extensive features. The high degree of customisability makes it possible to tailor the espresso exactly to personal taste.