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Espresso machine statistics 2026
Computed live from 57 espresso machines and 32 grinders across 31 brands — every spec verified against a primary source. Free to cite and reuse (CC BY 4.0). Last updated July 9, 2026.
Prices by machine type
| Type | Models | Average MSRP | Median MSRP | PID share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single boiler | 11 | €852 | €749 | 64% |
| Heat exchanger | 15 | €1.693 | €1.699 | 53% |
| Dual boiler | 22 | €2.661 | €1.999 | 100% |
| Thermoblock | 9 | €1.397 | €1.049 | 78% |
Across all machines: average MSRP €1.858, median €1.599. Prices are manufacturer reference prices (EUR).
PID adoption by price band
| Price band | Models | With PID |
|---|---|---|
| Under €800 | 12 | 42% |
| €800 – €1,500 | 14 | 79% |
| €1,500 – €2,500 | 21 | 90% |
| Over €2,500 | 10 | 90% |
Overall, 77% of machines in the database ship with PID temperature control, and 85% of machines with a known portafilter size use the commercial 58 mm standard.
Engineering averages by type
| Type | Avg heat-up (min) | Avg power (W) | Avg weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single boiler | 7 | 1143 | 11.4 |
| Heat exchanger | 23 | 1364 | 22.5 |
| Dual boiler | 10 | 1775 | 25.1 |
| Thermoblock | 3 | 1588 | 12.8 |
Grinders: flat vs conical
| Burr type | Models | Average MSRP | Median MSRP | Avg burr size | Single dose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 19 | €672 | €579 | 63 mm | 53% |
| Conical | 13 | €391 | €229 | 49 mm | 85% |
66% of grinders in the database are built for single dosing.
Database records
| Cheapest machine with PID | Lelit Anna PL41TEM | €494 |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest dual boiler | Breville/Sage Dual Boiler | €999 |
| Heaviest machine | Ascaso Baby T Plus | 37 kg |
| Fastest heat-up | Breville/Sage Barista Express (BES875/BES870) | 1 min |
| Largest burrs | Niche Duo | 83 mm |
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Suggested citation: “CremaBase, Espresso machine statistics 2026 — cremabase.com/statistics (July 2026).” Every figure on this page recalculates automatically as the database grows; the anchors (e.g. #pid) are stable and safe to deep-link.
Methodology: statistics cover all models with source-verified specs (57 machines, 32 grinders). Values we could not verify are excluded rather than guessed — see how we source data. Spot an error? Report it.