Quiet coffee machines: the quietest models, measured in dB
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In short: The loudest moment of any fully automatic coffee machine is grinding. Most machines reach 65 to 71 dB at a distance of one metre.
According to measurements by Coffeeness, the quietest current models include:
- Philips 3300 LatteGo: 63 dB, the quietest affordable machine
- Siemens EQ.900: 63 dB
- Jura W8: 63.6 dB
The quietest machine ever measured there, the Siemens EQ.9 plus connect (59.6 dB), has been discontinued. Manufacturers themselves rarely publish dB values.
What is the quietest coffee maker?
| Model | Measured | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Siemens EQ.9 plus connect | 59.6 dB | lowest measured value, but discontinued |
| Philips 3300 LatteGo | 63 dB | affordable, simple milk system without tubes |
| Siemens EQ.900 | 63 dB | successor to the EQ.9, electronically controlled grinder |
| Jura W8 | 63.6 dB | compact, for small offices and kitchenettes |
| Nivona NICR 825 | 64 dB | easy to clean |
| KitchenAid KF8 | 65 dB | premium class |
All values come from the noise test by Coffeeness, where every machine is measured with a sound level meter from one metre away, so they can be compared with each other. For comparison, an inexpensive De’Longhi Magnifica S reached 71.5 dB there, and the loudest outlier 81.7 dB. You can also find the values in our noise database (in German).
The models in detail
Philips 3300 LatteGo: quiet and affordable
At 63 dB, the Philips matches far more expensive machines. The LatteGo milk system has no tubes and can be rinsed in seconds. If you want a quiet machine without paying premium prices, start here.
Siemens EQ.900: quiet premium option
The successor to the famously quiet EQ.9 comes in at 63 dB. Its grinder is electronically controlled and the machine is well insulated. A good fit for milk-drink fans who want plenty of features.
Jura W8: compact and quiet
63.6 dB with a high cup output, designed for small offices and kitchenettes. It also works in a home office if several people drink coffee.
Nivona NICR 825: quiet and low maintenance
64 dB and a cleaning routine that takes little work.
What makes a coffee machine loud?
- Grinder: the loudest part, but only for a few seconds. How loud and how unpleasant it sounds depends more on the insulation and mounting of the grinder than on whether it is ceramic or steel.
- Pump: hums during brewing and can be amplified through the worktop as structure-borne sound.
- Milk frother: hisses and slurps, especially on systems with an intake tube.
- Character of the sound: two machines with the same dB value can feel very different. A short, muffled grind is less annoying than a long, shrill one.
For context: we perceive 10 dB less as roughly half as loud. So there is a clearly audible difference between 60 and 70 dB, and hardly any between 63 and 65 dB.
How to make your coffee machine quieter
- Decouple it: a rubber or silicone mat under the machine absorbs vibrations from the pump and grinder before they turn the worktop into a sounding board.
- Keep it out of the corner: walls and wall cabinets reflect the sound back into the room.
- Descale and clean regularly: limescale makes the pump work harder.
- Fresh, but not oily beans: very oily beans clog the grinder, which then runs louder and less evenly.
Frequently asked questions
Are there coffee machines with a quiet grinder?
Yes, but a grinder is never truly quiet, only better or worse insulated. If you want it really quiet, grind by hand or use an espresso machine with a separate, insulated grinder.
How loud is a typical coffee machine?
Most fully automatic machines reach 65 to 71 dB while grinding, measured from one metre. Values around 63 dB count as very quiet.
Conclusion
A truly silent fully automatic coffee machine does not exist, but a quieter one does. The Philips 3300 LatteGo is the best affordable choice at 63 dB, the Siemens EQ.900 the quiet premium option, and the Jura W8 the compact alternative for offices. A damping mat under the machine helps with any model. The Amazon links lead to amazon.de.
Source of the measurements: Coffeeness, noise test of fully automatic coffee machines (sound level meter, 1 m distance). As of October 2026.
