This video provides an updated tier ranking list of over 40 coffee machines, suitable for those looking to upgrade from a beginner machine. The speaker reviews various models, considering factors like price, features, aesthetics, and reliability, assigning letter grades (A-F) to each machine based on his opinion.
Ryde Jeavons doesn't explicitly state one single "best overall" machine. However, several machines receive his highest rating of "S-tier," including the Keys Vander Western Speedster (due to its precision and high price point), the Decent DE1 (for its smart features and versatility), and the Profitech Drive (because of its dual boiler and pressure profiling). The ECM Synchronica #2 and the Profitech 500 also receive S-tier rankings. His choice of "best" would depend on the individual's budget and specific needs.
According to Ryde Jeavons, S-tier machines are distinguished by a combination of factors: high price, advanced features (like pressure profiling and dual boilers), superior build quality, and often, a sleek and desirable design. He emphasizes that S-tier often means paying a premium for these combined attributes. He doesn't give a rigid checklist, but these are recurring themes in his descriptions of the S-tier machines.
Ryde Jeavons gives an "A" rating to the following machines:
The defining characteristics of these A-rated machines are a blend of high build quality, desirable features, and generally good value for the price, although some are higher priced than others.
Ryde Jeavons assigns an "S-tier" rating to the following coffee machines:
Ryde Jeavons gives an "A" rating to the following machines in his video:
Ryde Jeavons assigns a "B" tier rating to these machines:
Ryde Jeavons gives a "C" tier rating to the following machines:
