Commercial Semi-Automatic | Cafés, restaurants, commercial kitchens | - 20 bars pressure (industry standard for espresso extraction) - Stainless steel body (ISO 9001 certified durability) - Programmable settings (ISO 13715 compliant) - Energy Class A (▲ 20% more efficient than Industry Standard Class C) | - Consistent quality for high-volume use - Durable construction - Customizable brewing parameters | - Higher upfront cost - Requires operator training - Bulky footprint |
Home/Consumer Semi-Automatic | Home kitchens, small offices | - 15 bars pressure (common in consumer models) - Plastic housing with stainless steel components (lightweight) - Fixed temperature (92°C, ASTM E1155 compliant) - Energy Class E (▲ 10% better than basic models) | - Affordable entry point - Compact design - Easy to clean | - Limited pressure control - Less durable over time - Less customization |
Fully Automatic | High-end homes, boutique cafes | - 15–19 bars pressure (automated brewing) - Touchscreen interface (▲ 30% faster recipe selection) - Energy Class B (▲ energy-saving mode reduces standby power by 25%) | - User-friendly interface - Consistent results for barista-style drinks - Reduced manual labor | - High cost - Complex maintenance - Limited customization for purists |
Super Automatic | Bean-to-cup commercial/home use | - Built-in grinder (▲ eliminates manual dosing) - 19 bars pressure (▲ auto-adjusts for bean type) - Energy Class A (▲ 25% more efficient than semi-automatic models) | - Full automation from bean to cup - Space-saving design - Energy-efficient operation | - Expensive upfront cost - Limited control over brewing variables - Requires professional servicing |
Manual Espresso (e.g., Moka Pot) | No-power home use | - Atmospheric pressure (▲ no electricity required) - Aluminum/stainless steel body (▲ heats evenly per ASTM F2305) - Manual operation (▲ portable) | - Affordable - No electricity needed - Compact and lightweight | - Inconsistent extraction quality - Requires skill to use - Limited flavor control |
Entry-Level Home Espresso | Budget-conscious households | - 10 bars pressure (▲ basic extraction) - Plastic housing (▲ lightweight) - Fixed temperature (90°C, ASTM E1155 compliant) - Energy Class D (▲ minimal power consumption) | - Low cost - Simple operation - Compact size | - Poor pressure stability - Short lifespan - Limited to basic espresso |