Hamilton Beach 40715 Espresso Machine vs Calphalon Miniatura Espresso Machine
The Calphalon Miniatura is the more complete machine: it has a built-in burr grinder, a 15-bar Italian pump with pre-infusion and a thermoblock, and one-touch volumetric shots. The Hamilton Beach 40715 is a simpler 218 psi pump machine with a steam wand and a two-spout portafilter, so it can pull two shots at once but you grind separately. Owners of the Calphalon praise the compact footprint and consistent shots; Hamilton Beach buyers like the low-fuss setup and easy cleaning. Buy the Calphalon for better espresso and less counter clutter; buy the Hamilton Beach if you already own a grinder and want to brew two cups at a time.
- Choose the Hamilton Beach 40715 if you already have a grinder and want to pull two shots side by side from a simple, easy-to-clean machine.
- Choose the Calphalon Miniatura if you want grinding, pre-infusion and one-touch volumetric shots in one slim unit.
Prices
- Hamilton Beach 40715 Espresso Machine: $99.95 at The Home Depot (last seen Nov 7)
- Calphalon Miniatura Espresso Machine: $89.99 at Nordstrom (last seen Nov 8)
- Difference: the Calphalon Miniatura Espresso Machine is $9.96 cheaper than the Hamilton Beach 40715 Espresso Machine at the latest prices (Nov 7 and Nov 8)

