Jura E8
A super-automatic that grinds, brews and froths 27 drinks at one touch. The price is the drawback. The upkeep is a daily milk clean and a tablet every 180 drinks.
- Drinks
- 27one touch
- Price
- $2,599Sept 2026
- Display
- 3.5 incolor, buttons
- Warranty
- 2 yearsor 6,000 brews
Pros
- 27 drinks, each adjustable for strength, volume and foam
- Grinds fresh beans for every cup
- No descaling while a CLEARYL filter is in
- Owners report about 10 years of service
Cons
- $2,599, before milk cooler or filters
- Big: 10.6 in wide, 13.7 in tall, 17.6 in deep
- Milk system needs cleaning every day you use it
- Jura-only cleaning tablets cost more than generic descaler
What the Jura E8 Does
The Jura E8 is a super automatic espresso machine sold in finishes including Piano White, Piano Black and Chrome.
The current E8, now in its fifth generation, makes 27 specialty drinks from a 3.5-inch color display with buttons, not a touchscreen.
Every drink can be customized: the amount and consistency of froth, the strength, the volume. Flat whites, macchiatos, americanos and plain espresso are all one press.
Pick a drink, press once, and the E8 grinds, tamps, brews and froths.
It is one of Jura’s best-selling lines because it carries most of the S8’s features without the S8’s price.
The E8 costs $2,599 at Best Buy, Target and Jura’s US store as of September 2026.
Drawbacks
- Espresso purists will notice. A quality portafilter machine pulls a better shot, and a budget espresso machine costs a fraction of the E8. If you add milk or sugar, the E8’s espresso is more than fine.
- It is big. At 10.6 in wide, 13.7 in tall and 17.6 in deep, plus the milk container beside it, it takes real counter space.
- Jura-only supplies. The E8 asks for a cleaning tablet cycle every 180 drinks and takes Jura’s own tablets, which cost more than generic descaler. Many owners still report ten years of service, and Jura backs it for 2 years or 6,000 brews.
Jura E8 vs S8
| Spec | Our pickJura E8 | Jura S815653 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (Sept 2026) | $2,599 | About $3,299 |
| Drinks | 27 specialties | 27 specialties |
| Display | 3.5 in color, buttons | 4.3 in touchscreen |
| App control | No, Smart Connect adapter sold separately | Yes, Wi-Fi Connect included |
| Grinder and milk system | Built-in grinder, HP3 fine foam | Built-in grinder, HP3 fine foam |
| Warranty (US) | 2 years or 6,000 brews | 2 years or 6,000 brews |
| Buy | Check price | Check price |
Prices and specs from Jura US and the retailers named on this page, September 2026.
The E8 is the better value.
The S8 makes the same 27 drinks with the same grinder and milk system, and the roughly $700 difference buys a 4.3-inch touchscreen and app control out of the box. Buy the S8 only if you want the touchscreen. The S8 is also our pick for an office espresso machine, where the app control earns its keep.
Replacement Parts and Supplies
These are the parts the E8 uses up, with Jura’s part numbers so you can match them to the box or to a Jura service call.
Supplies run about $100 to $200 a year.
Replacement E8 parts
CLEARYL Smart+ water filterPart # 24234
The E8 reads the filter by RFID and prompts you. No descaling needed while a filter is in.
3-phase cleaning tabletsPart # 24224-NA
A 25-pack covers about 4,500 drinks.
Milk system cleaner (mini tabs)Part # 24195-NA
The 90 g bottle covers 30 cleanings.
2-phase descaling tabletsPart # 66281
E8 accessories
Cool Control milk cooler, 1.0 LPart # 24263
Smart Connect Bluetooth adapterPart # 72167
Fits the 2018 E8. Newer E8 models use Wi-Fi Connect V2 (24323).
Part numbers from Jura US. Supplies typically cost $100 to $200 a year.
Is the Jura E8 Worth It
If you drink milk-based coffee every day and want it at one touch, yes.
At $2,599 the E8 sits between the entry-level E6 and the S8, and it is the model to buy when you want a super-automatic without the fuss of a manual espresso machine.
Buyers who mostly drink straight espresso get better shots from a portafilter machine for less. If you already own a milk frother or want to steam milk by hand, compare the other coffee makers we cover before spending $2,599.
Common Jura E8 questions
How much maintenance does a Jura E8 need?
A Jura E8 needs a milk system clean every day you make milk drinks, a cleaning tablet cycle after 180 preparations, and a new CLEARYL Smart+ filter when the machine asks. Jura's manual says the E8 does not need descaling while a filter is in use. Supplies typically cost $100 to $200 a year.
Is the Jura E8 worth the money?
The Jura E8 is worth the money for households that drink milk-based coffee every day and want it at one touch. The E8 costs $2,599 at Best Buy and Target in September 2026 and makes 27 specialties with the HP3 fine-foam milk system. Buyers who mostly drink straight espresso get better shots from a manual portafilter machine for less.
Is the Jura E8 discontinued?
The Jura E8 is not discontinued. Jura sells the E8 on its US site as a current model, now in its fifth generation, in finishes including Piano Black and Piano White. Stock at individual retailers comes and goes by finish, which is why some store listings show the E8 as unavailable.
What are common problems with the Jura E8?
The most common Jura E8 problem is error 8, a brew unit malfunction, followed by error 2, a temperature fault, according to Swiss Jura repair partner Chronic. Drip tray leaks, grinder burr wear and false tray or water tank messages are also common. The E8 prompts a cleaning cycle after 180 preparations, which prevents most brew unit clogs.
How long does a Jura E8 last?
A Jura E8 lasts about 10 years on average, and 15-year-old Jura machines are not unusual, according to Jura dealer Quality Coffee Systems. A professional brew unit service every 3 to 4 years extends that life. Jura's US warranty covers new home machines for 2 years or 6,000 brews, whichever comes first.
Is the Jura E8 or S8 better?
The Jura E8 is the better value, and the Jura S8 is better for buyers who want a touchscreen and app control out of the box. Both make the same 27 specialties with the same grinder and milk system. The S8 lists at about $3,299, roughly $700 more, and adds a 4.3-inch touchscreen and a Wi-Fi Connect transmitter.
