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TechRadar tests 11 coffee makers in 2026, names three five-star standouts

TechRadar tested 11 coffee makers in 2026 with no duds, awarding five stars to a KitchenAid machine and two Philips models.

AI News Feed · 2026-10-11 07:11

The three five-star machines named in the roundup, published on Oct. 10, 2026, are the KitchenAid Semi Automatic Espresso Machine, the Philips Baristina and the Philips Café Aromis.

According to the publication, the KitchenAid Semi Automatic Espresso Machine combines what it called serious brewing skills with a design it described as stunning, with the review noting that appearance carries real weight for buyers in this category.

The Philips Baristina is put forward for shoppers looking for their first bean-to-cup machine. TechRadar reviewer Cat Ellis said it "makes brewing with whole beans as simple as using coffee pods."

The Philips Café Aromis espresso machine is presented for drinkers whose tastes run ahead of their brewing experience. It carries a chatbot-style assistant that takes in the user's stated preferences and adjusts the settings needed to produce the drink.

TechRadar framed the collection as a starting point for anyone researching a purchase, pointing to the coming Black Friday sales as one possible occasion to buy. Each entry carries a summary of the testers' verdict through a View Details button, alongside a link to the full review.

The publication also noted that readers will only see product cards for coffee machines available in their region.

The roundup was compiled by Ruth, TechRadar's Collections Editor, who oversees the site's Collections format, described as themed selections of product recommendations intended to give readers a different way to shop for new gadgets. For this year's testing slate, the publication said its reviewers had been thoroughly spoiled by the quality of the machines that came through.