7 best Saeco coffee machines in 2026 (7+ compared)

The main Saeco coffee machine series are as follows:

• Lirika: The Lirika Basic 10004476 and Lirika One Touch are the simpler fully automatic options, with 2.5 L water tanks, 500 g bean hoppers, and five grinder settings. The Basic prepares two programmed drinks without automatic milk hardware, while One Touch prepares four drinks and adds automatic milk frothing.
• PicoBaristo: The PicoBaristo Deluxe SM5570/10 provides 13 drinks from a 1.8 L tank and 250 g hopper. It adds automatic milk frothing, a milk container, user profiles, 12 grinder settings, and automatic milk-circuit cleaning for a broader one-touch menu.
• GranAroma: GranAroma SM6580/10 and SM6585/00 offer 14 and 16 drinks respectively, with 1.8 L tanks, 300 g hoppers, 12 grinder settings, and automatic milk systems. SM6585/00 also has an iced-coffee programme, while both models support profiles and automatic milk-circuit cleaning.
• Xelsis: Xelsis Deluxe SM8785/00 and Xelsis Suprema SM8889/00 are the most feature-rich examples, with 22 drinks, 450 g hoppers, 12 grinder settings, touchscreens, user profiles, iced coffee, and automatic milk-circuit cleaning. Suprema uses a metal housing and is 487 mm high, whereas Deluxe uses plastic housing and is 396 mm high, so compare the exact dimensions before installation.

Saeco coffee machines generally cost about £300-£1,000. The lower end covers the Lirika line, while the upper end is occupied by the Xelsis range.

Models around £340-£470 include Lirika Basic, Lirika One Touch, and PicoBaristo Deluxe. They trade a shorter menu or smaller bean hopper for lower purchase cost, although PicoBaristo adds automatic milk preparation and 13 drinks.

GranAroma machines around £470-£520 add 14–16 drinks, 300 g hoppers, and automatic milk-circuit cleaning, while Xelsis models around £900-£1,000 add 22 drinks, 450 g hoppers, touchscreens, user profiles, and a larger 12.4 kg body. Budget separately for beans, water-filter replacements, descaling supplies, and enough counter depth for the selected model.

Before buying a Saeco coffee machine, consider the following factors:

• Series and workflow: Lirika machines are simpler two-to-four-drink choices, PicoBaristo offers 13 drinks, GranAroma offers 14–16, and Xelsis offers 22. Choose the range position that matches your normal menu instead of paying for recipes or controls you will not use.
• Milk preparation: Lirika Basic has no automatic milk frother or milk container, while Lirika One Touch has an automatic frother without a milk container. PicoBaristo, GranAroma, and Xelsis models combine automatic frothing with a milk container, but verify the cleaning access and storage arrangement for the exact model.
• Capacity and refilling: Lirika models provide 2.5 L of water and 500 g of beans, PicoBaristo 1.8 L and 250 g, GranAroma 1.8 L and 300 g, and Xelsis 1.7 L and 450 g. Larger capacity reduces refills but can increase the space and weight involved in removing a tank or loading beans.
• Grinder and coffee input: Lirika models have five grinding settings and do not accept powdered coffee, while PicoBaristo, GranAroma, and Xelsis models have 12 settings and accept both beans and powdered coffee. Confirm the supported input before buying if you switch between whole beans and pre-ground coffee.
• Personalisation and controls: All seven models support adjustable coffee temperature and two-cup brewing, but user profiles begin with PicoBaristo and GranAroma, and touchscreens are fitted to Xelsis models. Match profiles, iced-coffee programmes, and drink count to the people using the machine because these features are not uniform across the range.
• Cleaning and service: Every listed model has a water filter, descaling programme, cleaning alert, and automatic shutdown, but automatic milk-circuit cleaning is absent from both Lirika models. Check access to the brew area, milk path, drip tray, and filters, and allow time to rinse milk components even when a guided cycle is provided.
• Footprint and weight: Lirika machines are about 215 mm wide and 8 kg, PicoBaristo is 221 mm wide and 8.7 kg, GranAroma is 262 mm wide and about 8.5–9 kg, and Xelsis is 287 mm wide and 12.4 kg. Measure depth and height too, since Xelsis reaches 487 mm deep and the Suprema is 487 mm high, while other models have different clearances.