Most UK kitchens do not have a café counter. The pump espresso machines on this list are portafilter models you fill, tamp and run yourself, from a £89 De’Longhi Stilosa to a PID Lelit at £815.99. They are not bean-to-cup machines with a built-in grinder and a one-button drink menu, and they are not hob moka pots or Nespresso-style pod machines. A decent burr grinder is usually a separate buy; see our coffee grinders guide if you do not already have one.
A beginner pump often uses a pressurised, or dual-wall, basket, which is more forgiving if your grind is a bit off. Mid-range Dedica and Bambino-class machines still leave the shot under your control, then add faster heat-up, a slimmer body or a more usable steam wand. Unpressurised 58 mm machines, such as the Gaggia Classic E24, ask more of the grinder and the tamp, which is why that grinder matters. If you would rather press a button and skip the basket, our bean-to-cup coffee machines guide and our pod coffee machines guide are the other aisles. For hob brewing, there is our stovetop espresso maker guide.
Look at tank size, cup clearance under the spout, and whether the wand is manual or automatic. Sage describes the Bambino’s ThermoJet system as ready in 3 seconds, and calls the results “barista quality performance”; that wording is Sage’s, not a tasting score from us. Shot times and “café quality” claims stay with the maker. Dual-boiler machines, which can brew and steam together, are the usual step-up if this list starts to feel small. They are not the core picks here, because the brief is Dedica and Bambino-class pumps, plus a couple of 58 mm / LELIT57 machines if you want to go further.
Four of the eight were sold by Amazon. Both Sage Bambino models were sold by Pattern UK and dispatched by Amazon. The Gaggia Classic E24 was sold and dispatched by Caffe Shop Ltd, and the Lelit Anna by Semantic UK, usually in 4 to 5 days. We flag those. Prices below are the live figures we saw on 15 November 2026, with delivery set to London SW1A 1AA. They move, so check the listing on the day you buy. Tampers, jugs and a grinder are often sold separately, even when a plastic tamper or a small jug is in the box.
The £89 Starter Pump for a First Basket
Budget · £89.00 · official 15 bar, 1 L tank · sold by Amazon
If you want a first portafilter without spending Dedica money, the De’Longhi Stilosa EC260.BK Manual Espresso Machine is the cheapest Amazon-sold pump we kept. It was £89.00 (listed against £126.99) and in stock, sold and dispatched by Amazon, when we checked. Official De’Longhi UK figures are a 15 bar pump, a 1 L tank, a 1100W rating, a stainless-steel boiler and a maximum cup height of 110 mm. Official dimensions are 205 x 343 x 285 mm and 3.907 kg. The Amazon title says a 1.1 L tank; we have used the official 1 L figure.
The official Cappuccino System is a manual steam wand, so you texture milk by hand. The machine takes ground coffee or E.S.E. pods, and the two-tier drip tray is there so you can drop the grille for a taller glass, up to that 110 mm official limit. The body is plastic, with a stainless control panel on the listing, which is how De’Longhi keeps this model at the bottom of the range.
This is a compact starter, not a 54 mm or 58 mm café group. Heat-up is a conventional boiler rather than a Sage ThermoJet, and you will still want a grinder if you are using fresh beans. For a gift or a first shot on a tight budget, £89 with Amazon fulfilment is the clean entry.
- ✅ £89.00 (listed against £126.99), sold by Amazon, in stock
- ✅ Official 15 bar, 1 L tank, 1100W and 110 mm cup height
- ✅ Ground coffee or E.S.E. pods, with a manual steam wand
- ❌ Official tank is 1 L, so you will refill sooner than on the 1.6 L and 1.9 L models further down
- ❌ Plastic body and a 110 mm cup limit, and Amazon’s 1.1 L title does not match the official 1 L spec
A 1.2 L Nordic Swan If You Want a Bigger Tank
Budget · £91.00 · 1.2 L tank, 1100W · sold by Amazon
A couple of pounds more buys the Swan SK22110GRYN Nordic Espresso Coffee Machine in slate grey, with a 1.2 L detachable tank and a 1100W rating in the Amazon title. It was £91.00 (listed against £119.99), in stock, sold and dispatched by Amazon. The listing says it takes ground coffee or E.S.E. pods and includes a spoon and a coffee presser. A £10 voucher also appeared on the page; we have not deducted that from the £91.00 buybox price.
AO and Currys list the wider SK22110 family at 15 bar, with auto shut-off (Currys says 29 minutes after you press on/off on the white SK22110WHTN). Those 15 bar and auto-off figures are from those retailers on the same SK22110 range, not a line we copied from the GRYN Amazon bullets, so treat them as family specs. Currys gives the white version as 310 x 194 x 284 mm and 3.41 kg; AO’s grey SK22110GRN is 31.5 x 20.0 x 28.5 cm. We have not treated either set as a measured figure for this exact GRYN listing.
For £2 more than the Stilosa you get a larger 1.2 L tank and the retro Swan look. You do not get De’Longhi’s official 15 cm Dedica slimness, and you do not get a documented Thermoblock or ThermoJet heat-up time. If the tank size and the colour are what you want at this price, it is a fair Amazon-sold alternative to the Stilosa.
- ✅ £91.00 (listed against £119.99), sold by Amazon, in stock
- ✅ Amazon title: 1.2 L tank and 1100W, with ground coffee or E.S.E. pods
- ✅ Spoon and presser included on the listing
- ❌ 15 bar and auto shut-off are AO/Currys figures for the SK22110 family, not a GRYN Amazon bullet we can point to
- ❌ Dimensions vary slightly between the white and grey retailer pages, so measure the space if the worktop is tight
The 15 cm Dedica That Actually Fits the Worktop
Best Value · £149.00 · official 15 cm wide, 1.1 L, Thermoblock · sold by Amazon
This is the machine most people mean when they say Dedica. The De’Longhi Dedica Style EC685.M was £149.00 (listed against £179.90), in stock, sold and dispatched by Amazon. Official De’Longhi figures for the Dedica Style line are a 15 cm / 149 mm width, a 15 bar pump, Thermoblock heating, a 1.1 L tank, a maximum cup height of 120 mm, and a body of 149 x 330 x 305 mm at 4.22 kg. Official UK pages disagree on wattage (1300W on some, 1450W on an EX:4 bundle), so we have not quoted a wattage here.
The slim metal case is the point. At 15 cm wide it tucks in beside a kettle in a way the Swan and the 19 cm Sage models cannot. The Adjustable Cappuccino System is a manual wand: you switch between steamed milk and foam as De’Longhi describes it. The two-tier drip tray gives you that official 12 cm cup height. The listing also says it can take E.S.E. pods as well as ground coffee.
You still need a grinder for beans, and a pressurised basket will mask a slightly coarse grind rather than teach you a traditional puck. If you want the wand to do the milk for you, skip to the Maestro Plus. If you want a 54 mm basket and Sage’s 3-second heat-up claim, the Bambino is the other mid-range fork. For most small UK worktops, this is the Amazon-sold Dedica to start with.
- ✅ £149.00 (listed against £179.90), sold by Amazon, in stock
- ✅ Official 15 cm width, 1.1 L tank, 15 bar pump and Thermoblock heating
- ✅ Official 120 mm cup height and 149 x 330 x 305 mm body
- ❌ Manual wand only; there is no automatic milk programme on this Style model
- ❌ Official wattage conflicts across De’Longhi pages, and a grinder is still extra
Dedica Maestro Plus, If You Want the Wand to Help
Best Value · £239.00 · official 1.6 L, Auto LatteArt · sold by Amazon · only 1 left when checked
The De’Longhi Dedica Maestro Plus EC950.M keeps a portafilter and adds De’Longhi’s Auto LatteArt steam system. It was £239.00 (listed against £359.99), sold and dispatched by Amazon, with the listing showing only 1 left in stock (more on the way) when we checked. Official De’Longhi UK specs are a 15 bar pump, a 1.6 L tank, 1450W, Thermoblock heating, a maximum cup height of 120 mm, and a body of 190 x 450 x 325 mm at 6.2 kg.
Auto LatteArt is the reason to pay more than the Style. Official copy gives three infusion temperature profiles, plus milk temperature and texture settings, and a self-cleaning steam wand. The pack, on the official UK page, includes a tamper, milk jug, dosage spoon and cleaning tools. The machine is wider than the 15 cm Style (official width 190 mm), so it is no longer the slimmest Dedica, but 19 cm is still a compact footprint.
Stock was thin on our check, so do not treat £239 as a guaranteed shelf price. If you want automatic milk with a 54 mm Sage basket instead, the Bambino Plus is the other option, at a higher Amazon price and a third-party seller. If you are happy steaming by hand, the £149 Style is the better spend.
- ✅ £239.00 (listed against £359.99), sold by Amazon
- ✅ Official 1.6 L tank, 1450W, three infusion temperatures and Auto LatteArt milk settings
- ✅ Official kit includes a tamper, milk jug, spoon and cleaning tools, plus a self-cleaning wand
- ❌ Only 1 left (more on the way) when we checked, so availability can move
- ❌ Official body is 190 mm wide and 450 mm deep, larger than the 15 cm Style
Sage Bambino: 54 mm Basket, 3-Second Heat-Up Claim
Best Value · £329.00 · official 54 mm, ThermoJet · sold by Pattern UK, dispatched by Amazon
The Sage Bambino Compact Espresso Machine, Brushed Stainless Steel is the mid-range fork if you want a 54 mm portafilter rather than a slim Dedica. It was £329.00 and in stock, close to Sage’s own UK price of £329.95. It is sold by Pattern UK and dispatched by Amazon, which we flag. Official Sage GB copy lists a 54 mm portafilter with an 18 g dose, the ThermoJet system “ready to start in 3 seconds”, a 15 bar Italian pump with low-pressure pre-infusion then 9 bar extraction, a manual steam wand, and both single-wall and dual-wall 1-cup and 2-cup baskets. The official UK user guide also lists a 1.4 L tank. A 480 ml milk jug, a plastic tamper and a ClaroSwiss water filter are in the official accessory list.
Sage’s “barista quality performance” and “third wave specialty coffee” lines are the maker’s wording. The useful hardware difference is the 54 mm basket, the option of a traditional single-wall filter, and that 3-second heat-up claim. Official dimensions on the UK product page are 30.2 x 15.4 x 34.2 cm (WxDxH); we have quoted them as Sage lists them.
You still steam milk by hand on this non-Plus model, and you still need a grinder that can feed a 54 mm basket if you use the single-wall filters. If hands-free milk is the point, the Bambino Plus is the Sage sibling. If Amazon-sold fulfilment matters more than the 54 mm group, the Dedica Style or Maestro Plus will be simpler to buy.
- ✅ £329.00, in stock, official Sage UK price was £329.95 on the same day
- ✅ Official 54 mm portafilter, 18 g dose, ThermoJet “ready in 3 seconds”, and single-wall plus dual-wall baskets
- ✅ Official 15 bar pump with pre-infusion then 9 bar extraction, 1.4 L tank, and a 480 ml jug in the box
- ❌ Sold by Pattern UK (dispatched by Amazon), not an Amazon retail offer
- ❌ Manual wand only; automatic milk sits on the Plus, and a suitable grinder is still extra
Bambino Plus, When You Want Auto Milk in a 54 mm Group
Premium · £399.00 · official Auto MilQ, 1.9 L · sold by Pattern UK, dispatched by Amazon
The Sage Bambino Plus Compact Espresso Machine, Brushed Stainless Steel is the auto-milk version of the same 54 mm idea. It was £399.00 and in stock, a pound under Sage’s own UK price of £399.95. Like the standard Bambino, it is sold by Pattern UK and dispatched by Amazon. Official Sage GB specs include a 54 mm stainless-steel portafilter with an 18 g dose, ThermoJet heat-up in 3 seconds, a 15 bar Italian pump with pre-infusion then 9 bar extraction, and Auto MilQ: an automatic steam wand with three milk temperatures and three texture levels, or manual texturing if you prefer. Official dimensions are 19.4 x 36.2 x 30.4 cm (WxDxH). The official SES500 user guide lists a 1.9 L removable tank and a 1300 to 1600W supply at 220-240V.
The official kit is more complete than many Dedica boxes: a 54 mm tamper, the Razor dosing tool, a 480 ml jug, single-wall and dual-wall baskets, a ClaroSwiss filter and cleaning tools. That does not remove the need for a grinder if you use fresh beans and the single-wall baskets.
Pay the extra over the standard Bambino only if automatic milk is the feature you will actually use. The Maestro Plus does a similar job at £239 with Amazon as the seller, though it is not a 54 mm group and stock was down to one unit on our check. If you want Sage’s 54 mm basket and you are happy with a third-party seller on Amazon, this is the Plus to compare.
- ✅ £399.00, in stock, official Sage UK price was £399.95
- ✅ Official Auto MilQ with three temperatures and three textures, plus a manual option
- ✅ Official 1.9 L tank, 19.4 x 36.2 x 30.4 cm, 54 mm stainless portafilter and a 54 mm tamper in the kit
- ❌ Sold by Pattern UK (dispatched by Amazon)
- ❌ £70 more than the standard Bambino, and a grinder is still a separate purchase
Gaggia Classic E24: 58 mm, Brass Boiler, Made in Italy
Premium · £549.00 · official 58 mm, 2.1 L, brass boiler · sold and dispatched by Caffe Shop Ltd
The Gaggia Classic E24 Evo Pro Manual Espresso Coffee Machine, Polar White is the 58 mm step-up in this list. The Amazon UK listing, with a brass boiler and solenoid valve in the title, was £549.00, with only 10 left in stock. It is sold and dispatched by Caffe Shop Ltd, not Amazon, which we flag. Official Gaggia specs for the Classic E24 are a professional 58 mm stainless-steel filter-holder, a lead-free brass group and brass boiler, a three-way solenoid valve, a 15 bar nominal pump, a 2.1 L tank, 20 x 35.5 x 27 cm (l x h x d), 8.1 kg, and 1200W at 230 V 50 Hz. It is made in Italy. The official kit includes a pressurised filter for 1 or 2 cups, a traditional one-cup or pod filter, a traditional two-cup filter, and a plastic tamper.
That mix of baskets is useful. You can start on the pressurised filter and move to the traditional ones when the grinder is ready. The three-way solenoid dries the puck so it knocks out more cleanly, as Gaggia describes it. The steam wand is a professional-style stainless wand, not an automatic frother. Three rocker buttons run the machine.
This is heavier and more “classic café” than a Dedica, and it will show a poor grind more quickly on the traditional baskets. Budget for a proper burr grinder if you are buying it for that 58 mm group. Also remember the seller is Caffe Shop Ltd, with its own dispatch, and stock was limited on our check.
- ✅ Official 58 mm group, lead-free brass boiler, three-way solenoid and 2.1 L tank
- ✅ Official 20 x 35.5 x 27 cm, 8.1 kg, 1200W, made in Italy, with both pressurised and traditional filters in the box
- ✅ Live Amazon UK price £549.00 when we checked
- ❌ Sold and dispatched by Caffe Shop Ltd, with only 10 left on our check
- ❌ A traditional 58 mm puck needs a capable grinder; the included tamper is plastic
Lelit Anna PL41TEM: PID and a Gauge on the Front
Premium · £815.99 · official PID, 2.7 L, 250 ml brass boiler · sold and dispatched by Semantic UK
The dearest machine we kept is the LELIT Anna PL41TEM, prosumer Coffee Machine with PID, Stainless Steel, at £815.99. It is sold and dispatched by Semantic UK, with availability given as usually dispatched within 4 to 5 days. Official Lelit specs are a LELIT57 group, a 250 ml brass boiler, a 2.7 L tank, PID boiler-temperature control, a coffee-pressure manometer, a three-way solenoid, and a body of 23 x 38 x 34 cm at 7.5 kg. The official kit includes a LELIT57 two-way portafilter, a 7-9 g single basket, a 14-18 g double, a pods filter, a plastic tamper and a spoon. Type G UK-plug versions exist on the official product page.
PID and the front gauge are the reasons this costs more than the Gaggia E24. You can set boiler temperature and watch extraction pressure, which is useful once you have a grinder that can hold a consistent dose. The side window shows the tank level. The wand is a multidirectional steam and hot-water wand with an anti-burn handle, as Lelit describes it. There is a cup warmer on the top.
This is a prosumer single boiler, not a dual boiler, so you still wait when you move from brewing to steaming. A Rancilio Silvia would sit in the same conversation, but the Amazon UK listing we checked was out of stock, with no clear replacement on the day. If you want PID and a gauge, and you can wait 4 to 5 days from Semantic UK, the Anna is the one current listing we could stand behind.
- ✅ Official PID, pressure gauge, three-way solenoid, 250 ml brass boiler and 2.7 L tank
- ✅ Official 23 x 38 x 34 cm, 7.5 kg, LELIT57 portafilter and 7-9 g / 14-18 g baskets in the box
- ✅ Live Amazon UK price £815.99 when we checked
- ❌ Sold and dispatched by Semantic UK, usually in 4 to 5 days, not Amazon retail
- ❌ Single boiler, so brew and steam are still sequential, and a matching grinder is not included
Quick comparison
| Model | Price | Why it stands out | |
|---|---|---|---|
| De’Longhi Stilosa EC260.BK | £89.00 | Official 15 bar, 1 L tank, Amazon-sold starter | View |
| Swan SK22110GRYN Nordic | £91.00 | 1.2 L tank, 1100W, Amazon-sold | View |
| De’Longhi Dedica Style EC685.M | £149.00 | Official 15 cm width, 1.1 L, Thermoblock | View |
| De’Longhi Dedica Maestro Plus EC950.M | £239.00 | Official Auto LatteArt, 1.6 L, Amazon-sold | View |
| Sage Bambino, Brushed Stainless Steel | £329.00 | Official 54 mm, ThermoJet, sold by Pattern UK | View |
| Sage Bambino Plus, Brushed Stainless Steel | £399.00 | Official Auto MilQ, 1.9 L, sold by Pattern UK | View |
| Gaggia Classic E24, Polar White | £549.00 | Official 58 mm, brass boiler, sold by Caffe Shop Ltd | View |
| LELIT Anna PL41TEM | £815.99 | Official PID and gauge, sold by Semantic UK | View |
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FAQs
Do I need a separate coffee grinder?
Usually, yes, if you want to use fresh beans. None of the machines in this guide is a bean-to-cup model with a built-in grinder. Several include a plastic tamper, a spoon or a milk jug, but a burr grinder is typically a second purchase, especially if you move from a pressurised basket to a traditional one. Our coffee grinders guide covers blade, burr and manual options. Pre-ground espresso and E.S.E. pods are a workaround on the De’Longhi and Swan models that accept them, with the usual compromise on freshness.
What is the difference between a pressurised basket and a traditional one?
A pressurised, or dual-wall, basket builds pressure even if the grind and tamp are a bit uneven, which is why it is common on beginner pumps. A traditional, or single-wall, basket relies more on the grind, dose and tamp. Sage’s Bambino and Bambino Plus officially include both single-wall and dual-wall baskets. The Gaggia Classic E24 officially includes a pressurised 1-or-2-cup filter plus traditional one-cup and two-cup filters. Better-crema wording is often the maker’s, not a result we have measured.
Should I buy a Dedica or a Sage Bambino?
If width is the constraint, the Dedica Style is the official 15 cm-wide, Amazon-sold pick at £149. If you want automatic milk and Amazon as the seller, the Dedica Maestro Plus at £239 is the one to look at, though stock was down to one unit when we checked. If you want a 54 mm portafilter, Sage’s 3-second ThermoJet claim, and both single-wall and dual-wall baskets, the Bambino at £329 (or the Plus at £399 with Auto MilQ) is the Sage side of the fork. Both Sage listings were sold by Pattern UK and dispatched by Amazon.
Can I use E.S.E. pods in these machines?
Some of them, yes, where the maker or listing says so. The De’Longhi Stilosa, Dedica Style and Dedica Maestro Plus listings mention E.S.E. pods, and the Swan SK22110GRYN listing does too. The official Gaggia Classic E24 includes a traditional filter that can take a paper pod, and Lelit includes a pods filter with the Anna. Sage’s official Bambino kit is built around 54 mm baskets and ground coffee. Always use the filter the maker specifies for pods, and do not assume a Nespresso or Dolce Gusto capsule will fit.
When does a dual-boiler machine make sense?
When you regularly want to pull a shot and steam milk without waiting for a single boiler to change temperature. Dual boilers (and some heat-exchanger machines) are the usual step-up from the Dedica, Bambino, Gaggia E24 and Lelit Anna class in this guide. They cost more, take more worktop, and still need a decent grinder. We have left them as a mention, not a core list, because this guide is for pump portafilter machines in the Dedica and Bambino range, plus a couple of 58 mm / LELIT57 options.
Final Thoughts 💡
If the worktop is tight and you want Amazon as the seller, the Dedica Style EC685.M at £149 is the 15 cm starting point, with official Thermoblock heating and a 1.1 L tank. The Stilosa at £89 and the Swan SK22110GRYN at £91 are the budget pumps when that is all the money in the tin. If you want the wand to texture milk for you, the Dedica Maestro Plus at £239 is the Amazon-sold Auto LatteArt option, with the caveat that only one was left when we looked.
For a 54 mm Sage basket, the Bambino at £329 and the Bambino Plus at £399 were both sold by Pattern UK and dispatched by Amazon. The Plus adds official Auto MilQ and a 1.9 L tank; the standard Bambino is enough if you will steam by hand. The Gaggia Classic E24 at £549, sold by Caffe Shop Ltd, is the official 58 mm brass-boiler machine if you are ready for a traditional puck. The Lelit Anna at £815.99, from Semantic UK in 4 to 5 days, adds PID and a pressure gauge. More UK buying guides live at https://hotuk.deals/.
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