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The best bean-to-cup coffee machines under £500 in the UK
Which bean-to-cup coffee machines are worth it for under £500, what they cost to run, and when a manual espresso machine and grinder is the better buy.
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De'Longhi Dedica EC685 review: a slim, affordable first espresso machine
The Dedica EC685 is a narrow, entry-level espresso machine: £179 at De'Longhi UK (a sale price that may end) or £179.99 at Currys, checked 28 Sep 2026. Who should skip it.
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De'Longhi Magnifica Start review: a simple, affordable way into bean-to-cup coffee
The Magnifica Start ECAM220.22.GB is De'Longhi's entry bean-to-cup machine. Here's what you get for the money, what it costs to run and who should look elsewhere.
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Dolce Gusto Genio S Plus review: hot and cold pod drinks, with a few small catches
The Genio S Plus makes hot and cold pod drinks for £100 at Argos (price at time of research, 28 Sep 2026). Here's what you get, what capsules cost and who should skip it.
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Melitta AromaFresh II review: beans to a jug of filter coffee, on a timer
A filter machine with a built-in grinder, a timer and up to an hour of keep-warm. Here's what it costs, what testers and owners say, and why it's not for small kitchens.
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Moccamaster KBG Select review: a simple, built-to-last filter machine at a premium price
A hot, quick, no-fuss filter machine with a five-year warranty and lots of colours. Here's what it costs by colour, what testers say and who should skip it.
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Nespresso CitiZ review: a solid espresso-first pod machine that takes supermarket pods
The CitiZ is £174.99 at Currys (checked 28 Sep 2026). Here's what you get, what the pods cost and why it's pricey for a machine that does two cup sizes.
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Nespresso Vertuo Next review: the cheapest way into Vertuo, with a catch
The Vertuo Next is on sale at Currys for £69.99 (checked 28 Sep 2026). Here's what you get, what Vertuo pods mean for you and the reliability worry to weigh up.
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Philips 2200 EP2220 review: a well-rated, no-fuss bean-to-cup with a manual frother
The Philips Series 2200 EP2220/10 is a simple bean-to-cup machine with a steam wand. Here's what you get, what it costs to run and who should look elsewhere.
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Sage Bambino review: fast, compact and well equipped, if you can justify the price
The Sage Bambino SES450 is £329.95 at Sage UK (checked 28 Sep 2026). Here's what's in the generous box, what tests say, the running costs and who should skip it.
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Sage Bambino vs Bambino Plus: which should you buy?
The Bambino Plus costs £70 more than the Bambino at Sage UK. Here's what that extra money actually buys, who each machine suits, and who should skip both.
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Tassimo Finesse review: a £39.99 pod machine, if you can live with the discs
The Tassimo Finesse is on sale at Currys for £39.99 (checked 28 Sep 2026). Here's what you get, what the T-discs cost and the trade-offs to weigh up first.