Super-automatic espresso machines are machines that automate as much of the production of espresso-based beverages as possible. They are especially common in quick-serve revertants, airports, offices, drive-thru coffee shops, and other high volume environments.
There are two types of super-automatic commercial machines: one-step and two-step. One-step machines automatically grind, tamp, extract espresso, and automatically steam and froth milk at the push of a button. Two-step machines do everything but the milk aspects of making drinks. A milk cooler is required for one step super automatics and is not required for two steps.
Below are we've compared our most popular super automatic espresso machines so that you can choose a machine that best suits your needs.
| Features | Nuova Simonelli Talento | Nuova Simonelli Prontobar Touch | Nuova Simonelli Prontobar America | Schaerer Coffee Art Plus Touchscreen | Schaerer Coffee Art Plus 20 Button | Schaerer Coffee Art Plus 7 Button |
| Configuration | 1 & 2 Step Options Available | 1 & 2 Step Options Available | 1 & 2 Step Options Available | 2 Step | 2 Step | 2 Step |
| Operating Environment | Staff Operated | Staff Operated | Staff Operated | Staff Operated | Staff Operated | Staff Operated |
| Output | Up to 190 cups | Up to 160 cups | Up to 140 cups | Up to 180 cups | Up to 180 cups | Up to 180 cups |
| Hopper Capacity | 3.3lbs ea. (Regular & Decaf) | 2.0lbs ea. (Regular & Decaf) | 2.0lbs ea. (Regular & Decaf) | 2.2lbs ea. (Regular & Decaf) | 2.2lbs ea. (Regular & Decaf) | 2.2lbs ea. (Regular & Decaf) |
| Autosteam | ✔️ (with 2 Step option only) | ✔️ (with 2 Step option only) | ✔️ (with 2 Step option only) | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Daily Cleaning | Automated Cycle w/ Tablet | Automated Cycle w/ Tablet | Automated Cycle w/ Tablet | 5 Minute Automated Cycle w/ Tablet | 5 Minute Automated Cycle w/ Tablet | 5 Minute Automated Cycle w/ Tablet |
| User Interface | 10 Buttons/ 20 Programmable Options |
Touchscreen with 20 Programmable Options |
6 Buttons/ 6 Programmable Options |
Touchscreen with 40+ Programmable Options |
24 Buttons/ 40 Programmable Options |
8 Buttons/ 12 Programmable Options |
| Electrical | 208-240V, 25 Amp, Single Phase | 208-240V, 13 Amp, Single Phase | 208-240V, 10 Amp, Single Phase | 208V, 30 Amp, Single Phase | 208V, 30 Amp, Single Phase | 208V, 30 Amp, Single Phase |
| Dimensions | 16”W x 34”H x 25”D | 13”W x 25”H x 21”D | 13”W x 24”H x 21”D | 17”W x 28”H x 22”D | 17”W x 28”H x 22”D | 17”W x 28”H x 22”D |
| Water Connection | Direct Connect | Pourover & Direct Connect Available | Pourover & Direct Connect Available | Direct Connect | Direct Connect | Direct Connect |
| Price | From $15,750 | From $9,450 | From $9,450 | $14,900 | $12,900 | $12,200 |
| Shop Now | Talento → | Prontobar Touch → | Prontobar America → | Coffee Art Plus Touchscreen → | Coffee Art Plus 20 Button → | Coffee Art Plus 7 Button → |