In the market for a heat exchange espresso machine but not prepared to drop a cool $2k on the endeavor? The Oscar by Nuova Simonelli and the Cellini Classic by Rocket Espresso are two excellent machines that feature commercial-grade components and performance for a relatively modest budget. And by 'relatively modest' we mean you're still willing to sink at least a grand into your home espresso setup, love.
Check out how the two machines stack up against each other in Gail's comparison video! We talk about their features, show off their innards and demonstrate their performance in this side-by-side review.