The 9 Best High-End Coffee Makers To Elevate Your Daily Routine

Dimensions: 9.7 x 17 x 14.8 inches | Capacity: 0.7 to 15 ounces | Brew method: Drip coffee and espresso

What you’ll love:

• Access to multiple delicious drinks in seconds
• Slim, space-saving design
• Easy to clean

Keep in mind:

• Hard to fit travel mug under spout
• Drip tray must be emptied frequently

This do-it-all coffee maker grinds beans, froths milk and dispenses eight drink options at the touch of a button. Users can adjust details like temperature, brew strength and milk volume via the intuitive touchscreen and save those preferences for quick, custom coffee every morning. The Philips 4300 Series combines the quality and convenience expected of a superautomatic espresso machine but starts at a lower price than most competitors. While it’s certainly expensive, it’s a more accessible way for coffee lovers to get into high-end brewing devices.

Dimensions: 6.5 x 12.7 x 14 inches | Capacity: 40 ounces | Brew method: Drip

What you’ll love:

• Cafe-quality drip coffee
• Array of color options
• Easy to use, clean and fill with water

Keep in mind:

• Not programmable
• Designed to brew a half pot or a full pot

Aptly named, the Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Select is among a select list of coffee makers certified by the Specialty Coffee Association. This means it meets a rigorous set of standards related to brewing temperature, coffee basket size, extraction percentage, and more to ensure a tasty cup of joe. I tested the brewer firsthand and was blown away by the coffee’s clarity. If a bag of coffee beans is supposed to have notes of plum, toffee and vanilla (somewhere in the coffee sphere that exists), you can count on those flavors appearing in your cup with the Technivorm KBGV Select. I wish it were a little more versatile for the price, but the coffee is hard to beat.

Dimensions: 10.8 x 9 x 14.4 inches | Capacity: 50 ounces | Brew method: Drip

What you’ll love:

• Can program to brew in advance
• Durable parts and a long warranty

Keep in mind:

• Hard to pour the last few drops
• Design is somewhat industrial

A key feature that separates this drip coffee maker from competitors is Wolf Gourmet’s Accu-Brew setting. It eliminates guesswork by telling users precisely how much coffee to add based on the desired strength and number of cups being brewed. The machine also comes with a thermal carafe, which is superior to glass in terms of flavor preservation; glass carafes with hot plates essentially “cook” coffee and alter its taste over time, while a thermal carafe keeps the essence of the coffee beans intact. The Wolf Gourmet Programmable Coffee System doesn’t offer the variety of drinks that super-automatic espresso machines do, but it excels at its primary goal: brewing consistent and delicious drip coffee.

Dimensions: 11 x 17.5 x 13.8 inches | Capacity: 1 to 9 ounces | Brew method: Espresso

What you’ll love:

• Cafe-style drinks at the touch of a button
• Built-in burr grinder
• Self-cleaning milk frother

Keep in mind:

• Takes up a lot of counter space
• No iced coffee option
• Drip tray fills up quickly

The Jura E8 automates every step of the coffee-making process, including grinding, milk frothing and even cleanup. If it falls within your budget, it’s a game-changing brewing device that speeds up your mornings and prevents you from tiring of the same old coffee every day. It offers an array of drinks, from drip coffee to milk-based beverages like latte macchiatos and cappuccinos. Technically, there are 17 different options, but that’s a bit overstated as the figure counts variations of the same drink, like a flat white and a flat white with an extra espresso shot. 

Dimensions: 13.2 x 8.6 x 14.1 inches | Capacity: 1 to 20 ounces per serving | Brew method: Drip, espresso and cold brew

What you’ll love:

• Drink customization and versatility
• Extremely fast and easy to use
• Surprisingly compact design

Keep in mind:

• Requires regular upkeep
• Not suited for oily coffee beans

The Spinn Pro has a built-in burr grinder to make extra-fresh coffee, no matter which of its many drinks options you select. While it’s not “true espresso,” the shots are similar to those brewed by a superautomatic espresso machine: strong and aromatic but perhaps not as nuanced as espresso from a coffee shop. However, the Spinn Pro does an excellent job differentiating the flavor of its drip coffee and espresso drinks, so users get the best of both worlds. A separate Spinn milk frother can also be purchased to open the door for lattes and cappuccinos. 

Dimensions: 12.6 x 10.2 x 11.5 inches | Capacity: 1 to 12 ounces per serving | Brew method: Drip, espresso, cold brew and iced coffee

What you’ll love:

• Stronger and smoother than regular pod coffee
• Water reservoir is removable and has large capacity
• Unique and stylish design

Keep in mind:

• Less pod variety than Keurig
• B-Pods only sold online

Before testing Bruvi’s BV-01 Brewer, I was skeptical that any pod coffee was worth a few hundred bucks. After owning the machine for two years, I think it’s worth the added cost because it brews the best drip coffee I’ve ever had from a pod. It even makes cold brew, iced coffee, tea and espresso. That said, I’ve had espresso shots from some high-end Nespresso machines that I prefer. The BV-01 is also extremely easy to use and customize, whether via the large touchscreen or Bruvi’s mobile app.

Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.6 x 10.1 inches | Capacity: 18 or 32 ounces | Brew method: Immersion

What you’ll love:

• More consistent than other French presses
• Durable, long-lasting materials
• Multiple color options

Keep in mind:

• Plunger takes effort to press and remove
• Slightly more cleaning involved than typical French press

I happily used a $20 French press for years but immediately noticed a few major upgrades after switching to the Espro P7. The stainless steel offers excellent insulation and keeps coffee hot for at least a couple of hours. It also prevents coffee grounds and that infamous French press sludge from getting into your cup, which is the biggest difference for me. The P7 has a two-piece mesh filter that’s visibly more elaborate than other French presses, and it leads to cleaner coffee as a result.

Dimensions: 8.5 x 6.9 x 16.9 inches | Capacity: 5 to 12.6 ounces | Brew method: Pour-Over

What you’ll love:

• Tons of customizable brewing parameters
• Works with xPods and regular coffee beans
• Requires minimal effort to use

Keep in mind:

• Messy grinder
• xPods are expensive

This high-end coffee maker automates the pour-over brewing process and offers control over details like water temperature, extraction time, grind size and more via xBloom’s mobile app. It has a built-in burr grinder that freshly prepares any whole-bean coffee of your choosing or the brand’s patented xPods. I’ve used it intermittently for two-plus years and love how much clarity it produces. It makes every cup feel unique.

Dimensions: 12.9 x 14.9 x 16.1 inches | Capacity: Single or double espresso shots | Brew method: Espresso

What you’ll love:

• Simplifies the espresso-making process
• Relatively quiet grinding and brewing
• Espresso shots taste very authentic

Keep in mind:

• Takes away some of the at-home barista experience
• Grinder doesn’t offer the most precision

Breville’s Barista Express Impress is a terrific option for espresso rookies and aficionados a