Are Superautomatic Espresso Machines Worth It?

Are Superautomatic Espresso Machines Worth It? You Decide! Plus, what IS A Superautomatic Espresso Machine? Watch as our team breaks down exactly what a superautomatic espresso machine is and why it's a fantastic investment. If you have a Nespresso or want better-tasting coffee, FAST, then you've come to the right place. These automatic espresso machines are great for slowly building your at-home coffee bar. Take your pick from all of the superautomatic espresso machines on our site and comment below with questions!

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[Roman]

I really hate it when a video starts with a question, then asks you to spend your time and the never really answers the question.

[jo]

I’m not sure you answered the question - is it worth it?

[madamimadam]

I felt that you concisely pointed out specific details so the viewer can decide if it's worth it for them. Good job

[PeonyLadyKim]

My opinion is if you can find one that fits your budget and you love coffee you should go for it. My sister's Jura machine has spoiled me - there is Nothing like pushing a button and putting a mug under the spigot to get the best Americano in less than 5 minutes. I am shopping for one to call my own.

[julesvreug]

I just replaced my 2year old Deloghi with a Gagia which is almost identical to the Philips in fuction and parts but got the Gagia as could not get the 5400. It does make much better coffee than the Delonghi and it took a few cups due to it self adjusting its still getting better the more I use it. I mainly got it as since covid and working from home it is really convienent and keeps the bench top clean. But i really do miss my Breville Barrista Pro which i had for 11 years!, much more flavour can be extracted doing it manually. And I do have 2 Nespresso pod machine just sitting in the cupboard as the coffes they produce are really meh and a full or semi auto is a big step up from that and so much cheaper in the long run.

[mwrcrft]

Super automatics are great with the extended warranty. Once out of warranty they can be expensive to repair because of the time it takes to dig through the components to find the defective part and replace it. More labor and shipping cost than just replace the unit.

[francoisgagnon]

I've had that same Philips. It was functioning alright but my coffee didn't taste that good and the milk had big air bubbles in it. I went back to the classic Breville Barista Express

[ts-ovqz]

Maybe this answers the question? Had a fully automatic and it made good drinks. The issue is repair. These machines will eventually fail and when they do, it's not a DIY. And there are many points of failure within an automatic vs a prosumer. In my opinion, automatics are throw-away machines. So If you think about it, it is purely a convenience thing. Never have to repair it, just do the routine maintenance until it fails. How soon it fails will determine if it costs less or more in the long run vs a prosumer machine. So I would have to say double the cost of one of the automatics and compare that to the cost of a prosumer, grinder, scale, etc. I would think it would be close to even in cost depending on which models are compared. I've never owned a prosumer but if you buy one that has a good build quality and has readily available parts, it seems it is likely it would outlast two automatics. Now compare a third automatic to one prosumer and DIY repair costs. Seems this is where the prosumer becomes a better value. It is also possible one could produce better drinks with a prosumer. So it really comes back to the fundamental question of convenience vs durability and flavor. For me, I tried an automatic and was not happy with longevity and the inability to make my own repairs. My next machine will be prosumer. And one final point, if you have no intention to do all the recommended maintenance, especially descaling, don't buy any machine. Get your drinks from the local coffee shop.

[Igor-qf]

So, are they worth it? Didn’t get an answer. Or it’s usually the classic answer “depends what you’re looking for “.

[LoganScottY]

It's funny cos these superautomatic machines require more frequent maintenance than something like a Barista Touch machine. There's a lot of preventative maintenance you can do with machines like that which superautomatic machines make impossible to do.

[ViewerSara]

I have a Saeco Talea Giro super-automatic and a Rancilio Silvia semi-automatic. I prefer the espresso quality from the semi-automatic machine. The convenience of the super automatic is great if you need to make a number of drinks in succession for guests

[jakevincent]

That statement about all of them producing the same coffee is ridiculous and untrue. Jura z10 is an exceptional espresso machine. The coffee is nothing close to the same.

[iggyman]

Let's be honest, you don't need much to make good coffee at home. An Aeropress and small grinder is enough for a black coffee drinker.

[Stargun-vjuh]

The video doesn't answer the question, let me answer it for you. Superautomatic machines compromise for the sake of convenience, with a price tag to boot. Unlike a Keurig or especially a Nespresso machine, Superautomatics do it all for you, but do a subpar job. The reason is simple, even as expensive as they are, they cut corners. There's things they legitimately cannot do all that well. Grinders in them grind too coarsely often, don't do consistent dosing, use less than optimal ways of packing the backset, and the portafilter may or may not be pressurized. Doing all sorts of things that lower and lower the end quality. Some can't even produce a good crema, the defining attribute to a half decently produced espresso.

For the price, (we're talking over $1, 000 USD for the cheapest good Superautomatic espresso machine) you can get a top of the line home espresso grinder that can do other things, the Niche Zero (500~750$) and a Gaggia Classic (300~500$) and get amazing results. You don't even have to go that far either, you could go to a DF64 grinder for around 300$, or even go to hand grinders. You don't need a ton of grams of coffee, and a killer hand grinder will cost at most 200$, with the added bonus it is unlikely to break or anything go wrong. There are so many ways of getting good espresso in the home that spending so much extra for convenience that isn't even all that impressive doesn't make sense really.

If you want convenience, there's nothing wrong with that, but buy a Nespresso machine at that point. If you don't really care about the quality, why spend 700$ more for a product that's underwhelming? Nespresso machines aren't great, but they're a simple thing to use. Pop a pod in, press a button, let it do it's job, and there's your morning espresso. Because at least a Nespresso machine isn't overly expensive, it's not impressive, but it doesn't have to be.

Even if this isn't a hobby to you, buying a dedicated grinder and espresso maker, with some accessories is going to just be better quality, or go cheaper and buy something like a Nespresso machine. It'll make that quick cup of espresso for you to get you ready for the day, without breaking your bank to do it. These just don't make sense for most people, I really don't want people wasting their money and getting less for it.

One thing I will also comment on, you can also buy cheaper 400$ superautomatics even from companies like Gaggia that make the classic I so recommend for the same price or just a bit more. They just don't do good, you really need to spend more money for something better to get those great results. Yes, for someone who doesn't really care alot about coffee, you can buy a superautomatic and be happy. But, I think you would enjoy something like a Nespresso machine or doing things yourself and getting great results more. Even buying a Moka pot and a french press would only run like 40~60$, and get you good results without much equipment, and even less footprint than this would.

[cayreschrist]

This video makes no attempt at trying to answer the name of the video

[louderfasterheavier]

Why are you breath like after jogging?

[louderfasterheavier]

So unhealthy way of speaking and breathing...

[thebigdoghimself]

How do you clean the grinder on a jura? I was told not to use grinder pellets.

[SiavashSiavashS]

I watched this video to find out if they worth it or not. What was covered was only what a superautomatic machine looks like. I wanted to know if it worth it!

[dallasb]

Click bait.
Didnt make any effort to answer the question.
Wraps up the video with we have told you what a super automatic machine is.
oh, wow, thanks. Not.

Dont buy these machines. They are a waste of money. None of these "reviews" are much more than a ramble thru the spec sheet of features.

None of them address running costs, (filters, descaling, cleaning tablets, milk system cleaning tablets)
None of them address their appalling lack of reliability. Expect repairs every year as soon as warranty expires (my worst year had a Jura machine repaired 4 times... each repair between $200 an $400... I am currently deciding if repairing it a fifth time is just stupid.... maybe i will just bin it.... even though it cost me $2000 to buy 3 years ago.
So allow me.... its certainly not worth it.