Hi, thank you for watching my channel. Figuring out which model is the best for you depends on budget, whether you tend to drink plain espresso or lattes (or both), and whether you want some control over the brewing process versus pushing a button. Some people prefer the convenience of using Nespresso capsules while some people prefer the flexibility of a machine that can use any ground coffee beans. Personally, we considered small espresso machines from top brands only, including Breville and De’Longhi, with the goal of including manual options(for espresso extraction and milk frothing) across a range of price points and came up with Breville/Sage Bambino Plus. Another machine we considered was Gaggia classic but chose bambino plus for its fast heat start up(the machine can heat up in just 3seconds and ready to go). Hope it helps!