Saeco has been known as a well respected manufacturer of high quality espresso machines since 1985 when they released the first fully automatic home espresso machine. They have since become a major name in the espresso machine industry, and have continued to grow since 1999 since they bought Gaggia, a competing brand.
That being said, Saeco is probably one of the best brands to turn to if you’re interested in making premium level coffee from the comfort of your kitchen. Their machines are, as a general rule, durable and well made, they make great (premium) level espresso, BUT they’re also generally a bit on the pricey side.
To sum it up, you get what you pay for when it comes to Saeco.
Now, I’ve done lots of research on all the different options available when it comes to getting a good Saeco espresso maker, so what I’d like to do is this: I’d like to talk to you about the price of Saeco machines so that you can get a good idea of what your budget should be, and after that I’d like to talk you through which espresso machines brew the best cup of coffee.
Hopefully this will make the process of finding the perfect coffee maker for your kitchen as easy as possible. Here we’re going to go over how much you can expect to pay for a Saeco espresso machine, the benefits, the specs, and the different levels of coffee makers.
A Saeco Espresso Machine is Not Cheap
I’m going to say this right now, and I’m sure that you know this, but it needs to be said…Saeco espresso machines are not the cheapest out there. Not by a long shot. However, as with most things in life, you DO get what you pay for. So although you are paying a bit more, if you go Saeco, then you absolutely won’t regret it, and you’ll be set with a durable espresso maker that’ll be making you great coffee and espresso for a really long time.
But I’m sure that you know that. So, how much is a Saeco espresso machine?
Well, obviously, prices vary, but about the cheapest one is gonna run you about $160. That’s for the Nina Bar Traditional Espresso Machine. Then they run all the way up to around $3,000, and there are a couple super high end commercial models that cost upwards of $8,000.
What about if you just want a good solid Saeco espresso machine? You’re probably looking at about $600. Maybe $1,000 depending on how many bells and whistles you want.
If you’d like my personal recommendation, I’d check out the Saeco 4038 Vienna Plus. It’s about $500, and it’s a super automatic espresso machine, that means that it does pretty much everything for you…You can read more about that below.
My Recommendations:
Cheap: Saeco Nina Traditional Espresso Machine
This Saeco espresso machine is around $200, but it’s got great bang for it’s buck. It does lack some of the higher end bells and whistles, and it does seem that some people experience some weird problems, but on the whole it’s a reasonably solid espresso machine.
It comes stock equipped with 15 bar pressure steel boiler with a pressurized stainless steel portafilter to make sure that the water is able to pressurize through the espresso at the exact right temperature and pressure. Basically what this means to you is that this machine is very capable of cooking up some good espresso, and is definitely one of the better products when it comes to finding the cheapest, premium Saeco espresso machine.
$500 range: Saeco 4038 Vienna Plus
Ah, now here is the true value. This machine is simply great. Works solid, lasts a long time…very few bad things to say. Again, you won’t get all the little gizmos and fancy things that you would with a more expensive machine, but if you just want a basic Saeco espresso machine, then I can promise you that you’ll be happy with this guy. Works like a charm. Plus, even with more expensive machines that come with built in grinders or steam wands or frothers, I still recommend that you purchase your own after-marktet grinder and frother and, depending on the model, maybe even your own steam wand.
Point is that you’re probably not actually missing out on that much.
$1,000 range: Saeco Talea Touch
Again, there’s not much bad to say. It’s a more expensive espresso machine, you get what you pay for. Works great. It comes equipped with all sorts of bells and whistles…A black and white touch screen, a milk island that has it’s own frother so it can instantly froth itself for your lattes, cappuccinos and other coffee based drinks. Basically, this machine is your own personal barista that attends to your personal espresso needs from the comfort of your kitchen.
Long story short? Highly recommended!
Expensive: Saeco Primea Touch
Even though this particular Saeco espresso maker is priced at around $1,800, it’s also probably one of the best non-commercial coffee makers out there (as of writing), it’sat the very least the best in the Saeco line. If you want the absolute best, this is it. This is your ideal super automatic espresso machine fully equipped with everything you can cram into an espresso machine.
It’s a cappucino maker, it has a place to put your espresso cups, it dispenses both milk and coffee at the same time, it has a water filtered 62 ounce boiler, a built in ceramic high-quality grinder…It even has a dial that you can use to adjust the blackness of your espresso, meaning you can get your personal unique shot of espresso with every brew. Plus, of course, there’s a beautiful full color touch screen display to make brewing all this wonderful espresso as clean and easy as possible.
Not much I can say about it that isn’t already said in the Amazon page…As with all the products listed here, I’ve linked to their amazon pages already for your convenience.
Want More Information?
If you’d like some more introductory information on which Saeco espresso machine is right for you, such as whether you’d like super-automatic or fully-automatic, or anything like that, then I suggest you check out our homepage where we cover everything you could need to know, otherwise, good luck shopping and I really appreciate you reading this article!