KitchenAid espresso machine is awesome! I am a newbie as far as espresso goes, so I can’t compare this one to any other. This one is amazing though. It makes real cup of espresso. It comes with this weighted tamper which is super sturdy. Setups is easy peazy. Cleaning is also easy. Just pop the basket and then toss the grounds and that’s it, rinse it, rinse the filter, and you are good to go. The machine is ready super fast, heats up very quickly. Oh and I also like that it doesn’t take a lot of space on my kitchen counter. It is super great. Definitely expensive, but so awesome