Jura E8 (Gen 4) Automatic Coffee Machine review
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- 17 one-touch specialties
- Siphon milk system draws from any container
- Pulse Extraction Process
- J.O.E. app (Wi-Fi Connect dongle sold separately)
Jura · Coffee machine · Super-automatic
$2,599-$2,799 list price
- $2,599-$2,799 MSRP
- 11″ wide
- 2-yr full warranty
- Grinder: conical stainless-steel burr (Professional Aroma Grinder 2)
- Pump pressure (bar): 15
The Jura E8 (Gen 4) is the Swiss super-automatic most households should buy. It costs about $2,599 to $2,799 depending on the authorized dealer, makes 17 one-touch specialties, and pairs Jura's Pulse Extraction Process with a conical stainless-steel burr grinder. A siphon milk system draws from any container, including the carton. It lacks the Z10's cold extraction and automatic grind adjustment, and Wi-Fi needs a separately sold dongle, but for hot espresso and milk drinks it covers nearly everything for about $1,400 less.
Best for: Coffee lovers · Milk drinks · Push-button convenience · Smaller kitchens · Attainable luxury
What we like
- 17 one-touch specialties
- Pulse Extraction Process for short-shot flavor
- Professional Aroma Grinder 2 conical stainless burr
- Milk system draws from any container
- Compact: 11 inches wide
Watch out for
- Wi-Fi Connect dongle sold separately
- Vibration pump, 64 fl oz tank, 9.9 oz hopper
- No cold extraction or second bean hopper
Design and build of the Jura E8
The E8 is 11 inches wide, 13.8 inches tall and 17.3 inches deep, and weighs 22.5 pounds. That small footprint fits under most upper cabinets and leaves counter space free. Finishes are piano black, chrome and piano white.
Gen 4 is the current version. Jura's design is tidy and button-light, with the specialties on a display.
Performance on paper
The 15-bar vibration pump is typical for super-automatics. Pulse Extraction Process pulses water through the coffee for short drinks like espresso, which Jura says improves extraction for small volumes. The Professional Aroma Grinder 2 is a conical stainless-steel burr, and the 9.9 oz bean hopper holds one bean.
Milk drinks use a siphon system that draws from any container: a carton, a jug or Jura's cooler. That's flexible and easy to clean, though it doesn't keep milk cold on its own. Cappuccino, latte macchiato, flat white and coffee are all one-touch, with 17 options.
The 64 fl oz tank is smaller than the Z10's 2.4 L, so heavy households will refill more often.
Who it's for (and who should skip it)
Buy it if you want reliable push-button espresso and milk drinks without built-in pricing, in a compact footprint. It's ideal for couples and small households, and for anyone moving up from pod machines.
Skip it if you love iced coffee (the Z10's cold extraction is the reason to pay more), or if you want to dial in shots by hand, in which case a Breville or Lelit is a better hobby machine. Our coffee finder can help you decide.
Cleaning matters with the siphon milk system. Rinse the milk line after each session, as the machine prompts, and run Jura's milk-system cleaning regularly. Owners commonly report that milk drinks taste best when that routine stays consistent.
Price, warranty and service
On October 7, 2026, Whole Latte Love listed it at $2,599 and Seattle Coffee Gear at $2,799, so it pays to compare authorized dealers. Jura's warranty is 2 years limited. Any super-automatic needs regular cleaning tablets and descaling, and owners commonly report that keeping up with the prompts matters more than the brand.
How the Jura E8 compares
Jura vs De'Longhi sets it against the De'Longhi Eletta Explore, which adds cold brew and two milk carafes for less. Jura vs Breville covers push-button versus hands-on. See best super-automatic espresso machines and the coffee hub.
Our verdict
The Jura E8 is the sweet spot of Jura's lineup: 17 drinks, Pulse Extraction, a burr grinder and a carton-friendly milk system in an 11-inch footprint for about $2,599 to $2,799. Skip it for cold brew or hands-on espresso. For hot milk drinks at home, it's the value buy.
Specifications
| Model numbers | E8 Piano Black, E8 Chrome, E8 Piano White |
|---|---|
| Width | 11″ |
| Installation | Countertop |
| Pump pressure (bar) | 15 |
| Pump | vibration |
| Grinder | conical stainless-steel burr (Professional Aroma Grinder 2) |
| Water tank (fl oz) | 64 |
| Bean hopper oz | 9.9 |
| One-touch drinks | 17 |
| Width (in) | 11 |
| Height (in) | 13.8 |
| Depth (in) | 17.3 |
| Weight (lb) | 22.5 |
| Finishes | piano black, chrome, piano white |
| Wi-Fi / app | No |
| Warranty | 2-year limited warranty from JURA |
| List price | $2,599-$2,799 |
Specs and prices checked Oct 7, 2026 against Jura’s site and authorized retailers. Configurations, panels and installation change the price: confirm with a dealer. How we rate.
Questions about the Jura E8 (Gen 4) Automatic Coffee Machine
Does the Jura E8 have Wi-Fi?
Not out of the box. The E8 works with Jura's J.O.E. app only through the Wi-Fi Connect dongle, sold separately. The Z10 includes Wi-Fi Connect in the box. For most owners the app is optional; you can make every drink from the machine's display.
Jura E8 vs Z10: what's the difference?
The Z10 adds hot and cold extraction, a product-recognizing grinder that adjusts automatically, 51 specialties, a 2.4 L tank and included Wi-Fi, for about $3,999. The E8 has 17 specialties and a 64 fl oz tank for about $2,599 to $2,799. Hot-only drinkers should save the money.
Why is the Jura E8 price different between stores?
On October 7, 2026, Whole Latte Love listed $2,599 and Seattle Coffee Gear listed $2,799 for the same machine. Authorized dealers set their own pricing and sales, so compare a few, and buy from one that honors Jura's 2-year warranty and offers service support.
Head-to-head comparisons
Where it ranks
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Similar coffee machines to consider
| Spec | Jura E8 (Gen 4) Automatic Coffee Machine | Lelit Bianca V3 Dual Boiler Espresso Machine | Rocket Espresso Appartamento 2.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Jura | Lelit | Rocket Espresso |
| Category | Coffee machine (super-automatic) | Coffee machine (countertop espresso) | Coffee machine (countertop espresso) |
| Width | 11″ | 11.4″ | 10.5″ |
| Fuel | - | - | - |
| Installation | Countertop | Countertop | Countertop |
| List price (MSRP) | $2,599-$2,799 | $3,000 | $2,150 |
| Full warranty | 2-yr full | 3-yr full | 3-yr full |
| Made in | - | Italy | Italy |
| Wi-Fi / app | No | No | No |
| Pump | vibration | rotary | vibration |
| Grinder | conical stainless-steel burr (Professional Aroma Grinder 2) | No | No |
| Width (in) | 11 | 11.4 | 10.5 |
| Height (in) | 13.8 | 15.75 | 14.25 |
| Depth (in) | 17.3 | 19.1 | 17 |
| Weight (lb) | 22.5 | 58.5 | - |
| Water reservoir l | - | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Pid | - | Yes | No |
| Performance rating | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Design rating | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Features rating | 4/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Value rating | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Where to buy | Check price | Check price | Check price |
Prices are manufacturer or retailer list prices when we last checked; luxury brands set minimum advertised prices, so savings usually come from dealer packages and rebates. Ratings are editorial estimates: see how we rate.