I review coffee machines for a living and my hands-down favourite model is 49% off — and I can't recommend it highly enough

I’ve used and reviewed a number of the best coffee machines in Australia in the last few years, from simple one-button pod options through to more involved models offering plenty of refinement.

<![CDATA[ <article> <p>I’ve used and reviewed a number of the <a href="https://www.techradar.com/best/best-coffee-machines">best coffee machines in Australia</a> in the last few years, from simple one-button pod options through to more involved models offering plenty of refinement. For my money, one of the standout espresso machines I’ve had the pleasure of using is the <a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Philips-Automatic-Espresso-Machine-Quick/dp/B0DZPB5SYX/">Philips LatteGo 4400 Series</a>, and it’s now down to a delightfully low <a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Philips-Automatic-Espresso-Machine-Quick/dp/B0DZPB5SYX/">AU$613 at Amazon for a limited time</a>. </p><p>This compact model from Philips is a fully automatic machine, meaning you only need to touch a few buttons to be rewarded with a well-made cuppa. It also means you can start the brewing process and walk away to complete other tasks, which is an excellent use of time if you ask me. </p><div class="product"><a data-dimension112="dfd1fb5c-9c66-11f1-bc20-ff513d69152d" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="4400 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine" data-dimension48="4400 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine" data-dimension25="$613" href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Philips-Automatic-Espresso-Machine-Quick/dp/B0DZPB5SYX/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><figure class="van-image-figure " ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1200px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="sXFPVMYFXBhghdgbDST5W" name="Philips 4400 Series LatteGo" caption="" alt="" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sXFPVMYFXBhghdgbDST5W.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1200" height="1200" attribution="" endorsement="" credit="" class=""></p></div></div></figure></a><p><strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Philips-Automatic-Espresso-Machine-Quick/dp/B0DZPB5SYX/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-dimension112="dfd1fb5c-9c66-11f1-bc20-ff513d69152d" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="4400 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine" data-dimension48="4400 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine" data-dimension25="$613">4400 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine: was $1199 now $613</a></strong><br>Amazon has already discounted the 4400 to an accessible AU$763, but is offering an extra <strong>AU$150 off via a coupon,</strong> so don’t forget to check the box. And if you have a Prime membership, your new best friend can be up and running in your kitchen within 48 hours. <a class="view-deal button" href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Philips-Automatic-Espresso-Machine-Quick/dp/B0DZPB5SYX/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-dimension112="dfd1fb5c-9c66-11f1-bc20-ff513d69152d" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="4400 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine" data-dimension48="4400 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine" data-dimension25="$613">View Deal</a></p></div><p>The Philips LatteGo 4400 Series isn’t the first automatic espresso machine I’ve used — and it certainly won’t be the last — but it’s left a lasting impression on me for a number of reasons. Firstly, it’s just so darn easy to master. Touch-enabled buttons are clearly labelled and the small colour screen is easy to read.</p><p>Then there’s the main event: the coffee. As I said in my <a href="https://www.techradar.com/home/coffee-machines/philips-lattego-4400-series-review">Philips LatteGo 4400 Series review</a>, it consistently brews a great-tasting coffee. I did have to adjust the grind setting for the best results, but thankfully that’s an easy process that shouldn’t scare newbies. </p><p>What you’re also getting here are 12 drink presets, two customisable user profiles and an automatic milk-foaming system, which is where it gets the LatteGo name. The user profiles are particularly useful if you have more than one person in your household using the machine: just enter a profile, select a drink and then the start button, that’s it. </p><p>Where I found the LatteGo 4400 falls a bit is with its headline feature — the LatteGo milk-foaming system. This sees a milk carafe being attached to the machine, for it to then deliver hot foamed milk into your cup or mug. I personally wasn’t all that thrilled with the level of foam produced, and it certainly won’t appeal to hardcore cappuccino fans, but flat white drinkers might actually prefer it. I found I achieved much better results using the <a href="https://www.techradar.com/home/coffee-machines/philips-baristina-milk-frother-review">Philips Baristina Milk Frother</a> separately, and that’s not an expensive addition to add to your coffee routine, <a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Philips-Baristina-Milk-Frother-Perfectly/dp/B0GJTPBSMP/">costing just under AU$120 on Amazon</a>.</p><p>As for the actual coffee-making part though, I simply cannot fault the <a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Philips-Automatic-Espresso-Machine-Quick/dp/B0DZPB5SYX/">4400 Series</a>. Navigating through the menus is as easy as can be, and I’m consistently satisfied with the results. </p><p>While this isn’t the lowest-ever price I’ve seen on this <a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Philips-Automatic-Espresso-Machine-Quick/dp/B0DZPB5SYX/">highly capable machine</a>, it comfortably beats the price I saw during Prime Day back in July (when it was AU$878). I can’t be sure how long this discount will last, so this could be one to jump on ASAP if your kitchen is crying out for a coffee machine.</p><h2 id="want-more-suggestions">Want more suggestions?</h2><p>Amazon has a few other coffee machines at discounted prices at the time of writing, including the Philips Baristina and Ninja Luxe Cafe, both of which claim spots in my guide to the <a href="https://www.techradar.com/best/best-coffee-machines-au">best coffee machines in Australia</a>.</p><p>Here are some other standout deals for you to consider: </p><ul><li><strong>Philips Baristina – </strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Philips-Baristina-Espresso-Machine-portafilter/dp/B0GJTNZS4Z/"><del><strong>was AU$559</strong></del><strong> now AU$449.25</strong></a></li><li><strong>Ninja Luxe Cafe (Stainless Steel) – </strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Ninja-Espresso-settings-assisted-ES601ANZ/dp/B0FLDT92Q6/"><del><strong>was AU$799</strong></del><strong> now AU$619</strong></a></li><li><strong>Breville Bambino Plus – </strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Breville-Bambino-Plus-Espresso-Machine/dp/B07KQBV3N6/"><del><strong>was AU$729</strong></del><strong> now AU$498</strong></a></li><li><strong>KitchenAid Semi Automatic – </strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/KitchenAidSemi-Automatic-Espresso-Machine-5KES6551ABK/dp/B0G2JDYCMJ"><del><strong>was AU$999</strong></del><strong> now AU$777</strong></a></li></ul> </article> ]]>