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Espresso Machines under $250

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149 espresso machines under $250 from Nespresso, De'Longhi, Gevi and more. Most cost $160 to $245, and half cost less than $197.

Top brands: Nespresso (20)De'Longhi (8)Wacaco (5)

Nespresso

Capsule, No Grinder, 19-Bar

+19 bar pump for espresso pressure
+Capsule system needs no grinding or measuring
+Compact footprint for small counters
−No built-in grinder
$195.99-18%List: $239.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:21 PST - Details
Nespresso

Capsule, No Grinder

+Capsule system makes espresso without a grinder or grounds
+Compact 110ml brewing option for single shots
+1150 watt heating for quick brewing
−No built-in grinder, so it uses only pre-packed capsules
$167.49-11%List: $189.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:21 PST - Details
Nespresso

Capsule, No Grinder, Automatic Milk System

+Automatic milk system froths milk at the touch of a button
+1.1 liter capacity for a larger water reservoir
+Capsule system brews coffee and espresso without a grinder
−No grinder, so it can only use pre-packaged capsules
$247.00-5%List: $259.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:21 PST - Details
De'Longhi

Semi-automatic, Milk Frother

+Milk frother wand for milk drinks
+Makes both espresso and cold brew
+Semi-automatic operation gives manual control over shots
−Semi-automatic requires manual shot timing and tamping
$249.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:41 PST - Details
Mr. Coffee

Semi-automatic, Automatic Milk System, 15-Bar

+Automatic milk system for hands-free milk frothing
+15-bar pump for espresso pressure
+Semi-automatic operation with manual control of shots
−Semi-automatic, so shot timing is controlled by the user
$239.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:17 PST - Details
Hamilton Beach

Capsule, No Grinder, 19-Bar

+19 bar pump pressure for espresso extraction
+Compatible with Nespresso pods
+Single-serve capsule brewing is quick to use
−No built-in grinder, so pre-ground coffee is needed
$164.45
as of 11/03/2026 23:19 PST - Details
De'Longhi

Semi-automatic, Steam Wand, 15-Bar

+15 bar pump pressure for espresso extraction
+Steam wand for manual milk frothing
+Suited to latte and cappuccino drinks
−Semi-automatic design requires manual grinding and tamping
$179.90
as of 11/04/2026 16:41 PST - Details
De'Longhi

Semi-automatic, Milk Frother

+Adjustable milk frother
+Rapid heat-up feature
+Semi-automatic type gives manual control over shots
$225.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:41 PST - Details
De'Longhi

Semi-automatic, Milk Frother

+Milk frother included
+Stainless steel construction
+Rapid heat-up feature
$179.95
as of 11/04/2026 16:41 PST - Details
De'Longhi

Semi-automatic, Milk Frother, 15-Bar

+15 bar pump pressure
+Milk frother included
+Compact stainless steel body
$199.95
as of 11/04/2026 16:41 PST - Details
Mr. Coffee

Super-automatic, Built-in Grinder, Milk Frother

+Built-in grinder for grinding beans at brew time
+Milk frother for milk-based drinks
+Super-automatic operation for one-touch drinks
$224.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:17 PST - Details
Amzchef

Semi-automatic, Built-in Grinder, Milk Frother

+Built-in grinder with 40 grind settings
+Includes a 58mm portafilter, a standard size
+Milk frother for lattes and cappuccinos
$219.99-27%List: $299.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:40 PST - Details
ChuluxSpec score 9.5

Semi-automatic, Built-in Grinder, Steam Wand

+Built-in burr grinder grinds beans before brewing
+Steam wand for frothing milk for lattes
+Compact design for small kitchen counters
$179.99-25%List: $239.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:38 PST - Details
Casabrews

Semi-automatic, Steam Wand, 20-Bar

+Steam wand for frothing milk
+20-bar pump for espresso extraction
+LCD display for monitoring settings
−No built-in grinder, so beans must be ground separately
$189.99-24%List: $249.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:42 PST - Details
MooyeSpec score 9.5

Semi-automatic, Built-in Grinder, Automatic Milk System, 20-Bar

+20 bar pump pressure for espresso extraction
+Built-in grinder for grinding beans at home
+Automatic milk system for hands-free milk texturing
−Semi-automatic, so shot timing is manual
$169.97-23%List: $219.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:16 PST - Details
Nespresso

Capsule, No Grinder, Milk Frother

+Includes a milk frother for milk drinks
+Capsule system needs no grinding or dosing
+Compact footprint for small counters
−Works only with Nespresso Vertuo capsules
−No built-in grinder, so beans must be bought ground
$171.00-23%List: $221.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:22 PST - Details
GrindoraSpec score 9.5

Semi-automatic, Built-in Grinder, Steam Wand, 20-Bar

+Built-in grinder with 44 grind settings
+20 bar pump pressure for espresso extraction
+Steam wand for milk drinks
−Semi-automatic model requires manual control of brewing
$199.99-20%List: $249.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:17 PST - Details
Nespresso

Capsule, No Grinder

+Includes Melozio medium roast capsules
+Works with Nespresso VertuoLine capsules
+Capsule system needs no grinding or measuring
−No built-in grinder for whole beans
$173.00-34%List: $261.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:21 PST - Details
Nespresso

Capsule, No Grinder

+Brews both coffee and espresso from Nespresso capsules
+Vertuoline system works with a range of coffee sizes and flavors
+Capsule system brews with no grinding or mess
−Limited to Nespresso capsules rather than ground coffee
$173.00-34%List: $261.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:21 PST - Details
Nespresso

Capsule, No Grinder

+Uses Nespresso Vertuo capsules for single-serve coffee and espresso
+Includes a descaling kit for routine maintenance
+Capsule machine with no grinder to clean or fill
−No built-in grinder, so it needs pre-packaged capsules
$157.94-28%List: $219.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:21 PST - Details
Nespresso

Capsule, No Grinder

+Capsule machine that needs no grinder or tamping
+Brews both coffee and espresso from Vertuo capsules
+Slim body in light grey fits compact counter spaces
−Works only with Nespresso Vertuo capsules
−No built-in grinder
$167.99-24%List: $221.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:21 PST - Details
ElectacticSpec score 9.5

Semi-automatic, Built-in Grinder, Steam Wand

+Built-in grinder grinds beans without a separate appliance
+Steam wand for frothing milk at home
+Semi-automatic control for hands-on espresso brewing
$249.99-19%List: $309.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:39 PST - Details
Ninja

Capsule, No Grinder, Automatic Milk System

+Steam wand or automatic milk system: only 54 of 149 here have one
$229.95-18%List: $279.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
Flair

Portable, 9-Bar

+Portable design suits espresso away from home
+Collapsible body for easier packing
+9-bar pump for espresso brewing
−Lever brewing requires manual pressing by the user
$169.00-15%List: $199.00
as of 11/04/2026 19:38 PST - Details
Xixubx

Semi-automatic, Built-in Grinder, 20-Bar

+Built-in grinder covers beans to shot in one machine
+20-bar pump for pressure suited to espresso
+51mm portafilter size matches common tampers
$161.99-15%List: $189.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - Details
Nespresso

Super-automatic, Built-in Grinder, 19-Bar

+Built-in grinder grinds beans for each cup
+19 bar pump builds pressure for espresso shots
+Fully automatic machine handles brewing with little manual work
$153.99-14%Was: $179.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:41 PST - Details

Compare specs

espresso machineMachine typeGrinderMilk systemSpec scorePrice
CapsuleNo Grindern/a$195.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:21 PST - Details
CapsuleNo Grindern/a$167.49
as of 11/04/2026 00:21 PST - Details
CapsuleNo GrinderAutomatic Milk Systemn/a$247.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:21 PST - Details
Semi-automaticMilk Frothern/a$249.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:41 PST - Details
Semi-automaticAutomatic Milk Systemn/a$239.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:17 PST - Details
CapsuleNo Grindern/a$164.45
as of 11/03/2026 23:19 PST - Details
Semi-automaticSteam Wandn/a$179.90
as of 11/04/2026 16:41 PST - Details
Semi-automaticMilk Frothern/a$225.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:41 PST - Details
Semi-automaticMilk Frothern/a$179.95
as of 11/04/2026 16:41 PST - Details
Semi-automaticMilk Frothern/a$199.95
as of 11/04/2026 16:41 PST - Details

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