Quick answer
- Slimmest: De'Longhi Dedica Style EC685 (£179 at De'Longhi). Just 14.9 cm wide.
- Compact with automatic milk: Sage Bambino Plus (£399.95 at Sage). 19.4 cm wide with hands-free milk texturing.
- Compact bean-to-cup: De'Longhi Magnifica S (£349.99 at De'Longhi). 23 cm wide and grinds beans automatically.
- Compact with the most drinks: De'Longhi Rivelia (From £592). 24.5 cm wide with 16 drinks and two bean hoppers.
Side-by-side comparison
| Spec | De'Longhi Dedica Style EC685 | Sage Bambino Plus | De'Longhi Magnifica S | De'Longhi Rivelia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Espresso machine | Espresso machine | Bean-to-cup | Bean-to-cup |
| Price* | £179 at De'Longhi | £399.95 at Sage | £349.99 at De'Longhi | From £592 |
| Built-in grinder | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Grind settings | — | — | 13 | Adjustable |
| Milk | Manual frother (Adjustable Cappuccino System) | Automatic steam wand (3 temperatures, 3 textures) | Manual frother | Automatic LatteCrema Hot |
| Tamping | Manual | Manual | Automatic | Automatic |
| Heating / brewing | Thermoblock | ThermoJet, ready in 3 seconds | 15 bar pump | 19 bar pump |
| Drinks | Espresso; accepts ground coffee and ESE pods | Espresso; lattes and cappuccinos with automatic milk | Espresso, lungo, two cups at once; hot water and steam | 16 one-touch drinks |
| Size (W × D × H) | 14.9 × 33 × 30.5 cm | 19.4 × 36.2 × 30.4 cm | 23 × 34 × 43 cm | 24.5 × 43 × 38.5 cm |
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*Prices checked 27 September 2026. "At [brand]" is the brand's own UK price; RRP and "from" prices come from UK retailers and price comparison sites. Prices change often, so check before you buy. Specs are from manufacturers' official pages.
Slimmest De'Longhi Dedica Style EC685
Just 14.9 cm wide. A slim, low-cost espresso machine, just 14.9 cm wide, that takes ground coffee or ESE pods.
Choose it for
- Only 14.9 cm wide: De'Longhi's slimmest espresso machine
- Accepts ground coffee and ESE pods
- Thermoblock heating
Think twice if
- You want a grinder or café-style microfoam with minimal practice.
£179 at De'Longhi · Price on De'Longhi's UK website, checked 27 September 2026. Reduced from £229.99. Prices change often.
Compact with automatic milk Sage Bambino Plus
19.4 cm wide with hands-free milk texturing. A compact espresso machine that textures milk for you. No grinder, so pair it with one or use pre-ground coffee.
Choose it for
- Hands-free automatic milk texturing: 3 temperatures × 3 textures
- Only 19.4 cm wide
- ThermoJet heating: ready in about 3 seconds
Think twice if
- You want an all-in-one machine that grinds beans.
£399.95 at Sage · Price on Sage's UK website, checked 27 September 2026. Prices change often.
Compact bean-to-cup De'Longhi Magnifica S
23 cm wide and grinds beans automatically. A long-running, no-frills bean-to-cup machine: grinds, doses and brews at the press of a button, with a manual milk frother.
Choose it for
- Grinds, tamps and brews automatically
- Twin-shot: two coffees at once
- 1.8 litre water tank
Think twice if
- You want automatic milk drinks (see the Magnifica Evo or Philips 5400).
£349.99 at De'Longhi · Price on De'Longhi's UK website, checked 27 September 2026. Prices change often.
Compact with the most drinks De'Longhi Rivelia
24.5 cm wide with 16 drinks and two bean hoppers. A compact bean-to-cup machine with two swappable bean hoppers, so you can switch between, say, decaf and regular in seconds.
Choose it for
- Bean Switch: two interchangeable 250 g hoppers
- Bean Adapt saves grind, dose and temperature per bean
- 16 one-touch drinks on a 3.5" colour touchscreen
Think twice if
- You only ever use one type of bean and want the lowest price.
From £592 · Lowest price seen on a UK price comparison site, checked 27 September 2026. Prices change often.
How we chose
We shortlisted popular machines sold by major UK retailers, then compared them on the specs that most affect daily use: whether there's a built-in grinder, how milk is made, how much the machine automates, size, and UK price. Each "best for" label reflects a specific need, not an overall score.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the slimmest coffee machine?
Of the machines we compare, the De'Longhi Dedica Style EC685 is the slimmest at 14.9 cm wide.
Will a coffee machine fit under my wall cupboards?
Check the height and remember to allow room to fill the water tank and bean hopper, which are often on top. Bean-to-cup machines are typically 38–43 cm tall.