Miele CM 5310 Silence Coffee Maker vs Lelit Elizabeth PL92T

These are different machines for different drinkers. The Miele CM 5310 is a bean-to-cup automatic: built-in grinder, one-touch milk drinks, OneTouch for Two, and a sound-proofing package that makes it unusually quiet. The Lelit Elizabeth is a semi-automatic dual boiler for people who want to grind, dose and steam themselves, with temperature control and programmable pre-infusion. Owners praise the Miele for convenience and the Lelit for espresso control and build; the Miele needs more routine cleaning of its milk system, and the Lelit needs a separate grinder and practice.

• Choose the Miele CM 5310 if you want espresso and cappuccino at the touch of a button, quietly, and would rather not grind and steam by hand.
• Choose the Lelit Elizabeth if you already own a good grinder and want dual-boiler temperature stability and pre-infusion control over every shot.