I've tested 43 coffeemakers in two years — but I’d only spend my own money on these nine

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In my two years at Tom's Guide, I've tested a whopping 43 coffee makers. Yes, seriously. Forty. Three. And this number is ever-expanding. Next week, I'm going to test out some new budget bean-to-cups, and I'm super excited.

But let's take a retrospective look at these past two years. I've tested everything from the $1,600 Semi-Professional Smeg and La Pavoni powerhouses to the $12 Hario V60 — and both are on this list. You can get incredible, barista-quality coffee on the Smeg EMC02, just like you can get coffeehouse-approved pour-over with the $11 Hario V60. It's all in you, the barista.