Best 2024 Coffee Machines for Milk, steam and frothing

#1 De'Longhi Magnifica Plus Automatic Espresso Machine
4.5

Milk frothing was the clearest strength: reviewers repeatedly praised silky microfoam, café-quality flat whites and adjustable foam levels, with only some plant-milk and dense-foam caveats.

Pros: Overall user experience, Assembly and Setup

Cons: Portability and travel-friendliness, Accuracy of marketing claims

#2 Ninja Luxe Café Premier Espresso, Drip Coffee and Cold Brew Machine
4.3

Milk frothing was broadly liked for hands-free foam, cold foam, and beginner ease, but some reviewers disliked auto texture, plant-milk results, pitcher shape, noise, or wand cleaning demands.

Pros: Value and Price, Scoop-storage convenience

Cons: Hot water dispenser, Environmental packaging sustainability

#3 Philips 3300 LatteGo Fully Automatic Espresso Machine
4.2

Milk performance is a clear strength for casual cappuccinos and latte macchiatos, though some reviewers find the foam too thick or less refined than barista microfoam.

Pros: Warranty and Customer support, Water system

Cons: App, connectivity and smart control

#5 Breville Oracle Jet Espresso Machine
4.1

Milk steaming is usually praised for silky or convenient results, especially manual steaming and successful Auto MilQ tests, but several reviewers found automatic frothing imperfect.

Pros: Speed and time-to-cup, Espresso and beverage quality

Cons: Hot water dispenser, Capacity

#6 KitchenAid KF8 Fully Automatic Espresso Machine
4.1

Milk performance was the most mixed beverage area: several reviewers praised plant milk and latte texture, while others criticized cappuccino foam and barista-level texture.

Pros: Build quality and durability, Recognition and certifications

Cons: App, connectivity and smart control

#7 KitchenAid KF6 Fully Automatic Espresso Machine
3.9

Milk performance is mixed: reviewers liked lattes and silky texture, but cappuccino and macchiato foam density, plant-milk support, and the missing container drew criticism.

Pros: Automation and sensors, Grinder

Cons: Accuracy of marketing claims, Design flaws

#8 Bosch 800 Series Fully Automatic Coffee and Espresso Machine
3.3

Milk performance is convenient but inconsistent: some reviewers praise easy, usable, or creamy foam, while others criticize flat latte output, limited texture control, and milk-handling hassles.

Pros: Water system, maintenance and descaling

Cons: Iced / cold-brew function quality, Pot function