The Ninja Luxe Cafe Pro is discounted for Prime Day — but this De'Longhi espresso machine is $200 cheaper and makes cold brew too

the delonghi arte evo in yellow version with a tom's guide prime day badge — (Image credit: Tom's Guide)

The Ninja Luxe Cafe Pro Series is one of the best espresso machines, without a doubt. We reviewed the Ninja Luxe Cafe Pro last year and loved it. But even discounted from $799 to $599, the Ninja is still pretty pricey. If you want a machine that can do pretty much all the same things for less, let me introduce you to the $399 De'Longhi Arte Evo. Both espresso machines can make delicious espresso and cold brew in minutes.

When I reviewed the De'Longhi Arte Evo, I received the pictured yellow version. The yellow version is not included in this deal as, unfortunately, it's a U.K. exclusive. Even so, the function of the machine is exactly the same — and I only have photos of the model I tested, naturally!

If you have $599 to spare and want a machine that can do it all, then you should consider the Ninja. However, if you want to spend as little money as possible, you might be better off with the De'Longhi.

Both the Ninja Luxe Cafe Pro and the De'Longhi Arte Evo have their perks: they're both attractive coffee machines with powerful steam wands and a huge array of functions.

In our review of the Ninja Luxe Cafe Pro, Millie wrote, "Another cool feature that I’ve never seen before is the fact that the machine automatically detects when you change filter baskets. I’m not even sure how it does that, but it never failed in the pretty frequent switches I was making between the luxe basket and the double filter."

I've tested 49 coffee makers and I've never seen this feature either. The Ninja holds your hand during the brewing process, ideal for beginner home baristas or if you simply can't be bothered to figure out grind size before your morning espresso.

Ninja Luxe Caf&eacute; Pro being tested in a green and white kitchen — (Image credit: Tom's Guide)

If you're more of a hands-on barista, you might be more interested in the De'Longhi Arte Evo. This machine has a built-in grinder and an easy tamping system to prevent coffee grounds mess.

The Arte Evo can't make drip coffee like the Ninja, but it can make cold brew. While it's not "true" cold brew (it's not steeped over 16 hours... obviously), it tastes pretty darn good. This is a feature on all of the La Specialista series, of which the Arte Evo is the cheapest.

Of course, the Arte Evo has a powerful steam wand (you can check out my review for picture proof!) and looks a treat while doing so.

Both espresso machines are great, but if you want to save as much money as possible this Prime Day, I'd recommend the Arte Evo. It's jsut $399 right now, which is stupidly cheap for an espresso machine with a built in grinder. Grinders alone can cost $200+!

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Erin Bashford is a senior writer at Tom's Guide, focusing on reviews. She has a Masters in Broadcast and Digital Journalism from the University of East Anglia. As an ex-barista, she knows her way around a coffee machine, and as a music lover, she's constantly chipping away at her dream of having a multi-room home sound system. In her spare time you can find her reading, practising yoga, writing, or stressing over today’s NYT Games.