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Espresso machine statistics 2026
Computed live from 77 espresso machines and 57 grinders across 42 brands — every spec verified against a primary source. Free to cite and reuse (CC BY 4.0). Last updated July 17, 2026.
Prices by machine type
| Type | Models | Average MSRP | Median MSRP | PID share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single boiler | 12 | €900 | €759 | 67% |
| Heat exchanger | 22 | €1.861 | €1.864 | 59% |
| Dual boiler | 29 | €3.084 | €2.199 | 97% |
| Thermoblock | 14 | €1.200 | €849 | 64% |
Across all machines: average MSRP €2.052, median €1.699. Prices are manufacturer reference prices (EUR).
PID adoption by price band
| Price band | Models | With PID |
|---|---|---|
| Under €800 | 15 | 40% |
| €800 – €1,500 | 17 | 76% |
| €1,500 – €2,500 | 27 | 85% |
| Over €2,500 | 18 | 89% |
Overall, 75% of machines in the database ship with PID temperature control, and 83% 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 | 1165 | 11.9 |
| Heat exchanger | 20 | 1379 | 24.1 |
| Dual boiler | 10 | 1813 | 26.4 |
| Thermoblock | 3 | 1567 | 12 |
Grinders: flat vs conical
| Burr type | Models | Average MSRP | Median MSRP | Avg burr size | Single dose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 35 | €967 | €599 | 65 mm | 49% |
| Conical | 22 | €330 | €229 | 46 mm | 77% |
60% 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 | Option-O LAGOM P100 | 98 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 (77 machines, 57 grinders). Values we could not verify are excluded rather than guessed — see how we source data. Spot an error? Report it.