When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more ›
Wiki Shopping

Espresso Machines under $250

All Espresso Machines

31 espresso machines under $250 from Nespresso, De'Longhi, Gevi and more. Most cost $161 to $239, and half cost less than $196.

Top brands: Nespresso (18)

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
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
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
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
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
Lavazza

Capsule, No Grinder, Automatic Milk System

+Built-in automatic milk system for milk drinks
+Capsule machine brews espresso and coffee in one unit
+Works without a separate grinder or manual milk frothing
−Capsule system limits you to compatible single-serve pods
$181.89-10%Was: $202.10
as of 11/03/2026 23:51 PST - Details
Nespresso

Capsule, No Grinder

+Compact machine suited to small kitchens
+Includes a descaling kit for maintenance
+Capsule machine brews espresso without a separate grinder
−No grinder, so it only uses pre-packaged capsules
$180.60-10%List: $199.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:21 PST - Details
Nespresso

Capsule, No Grinder, Automatic Milk System

+Automatic milk system froths milk at the press of a button
+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
$199.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:22 PST - Details
Canoly

Capsule, No Grinder

+Capsule handle for brewing with pre-measured coffee
+Makes espresso, latte and cappuccino drinks
+Makes cold brew as well as espresso
−No built-in grinder, so beans must be ground separately
$239.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:39 PST - Details
Nespresso

Capsule, No Grinder, Automatic Milk System

+Automatic milk system for hands-free milk drinks
+Capsule system brews coffee and espresso sizes
+Sold as a bundle with an Aeroccino milk frother
−No built-in grinder, so it uses pre-portioned capsules
$249.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:22 PST - Details
Qausou

Capsule, No Grinder, Milk Frother

+20-bar pressure for extraction
+Milk frother included
+Removable 60.8 oz tank for easy refilling
−Capsule-based machine, uses proprietary pods
−No built-in grinder, beans must be ground separately
$159.99
as of 11/04/2026 18:40 PST - Details
De'Longhi

Capsule, No Grinder

+Capsule system brews a single cup with no grinding
+Single-serve design suits one drink at a time
+Compact footprint for small counters
−Works only with capsules, not ground coffee
$198.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:41 PST - Details
Nespresso

Capsule, No Grinder, Automatic Milk System

+Automatic milk system froths milk with the Aeroccino
+Capsule system brews without a separate grinder
+Vertuo capsule system brews a range of coffee sizes
−Works only with Nespresso Vertuo capsules
$219.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:21 PST - Details
Breville

Capsule, No Grinder

+Capsule machine brews without a grinder or measuring coffee grounds
+Includes a Nespresso descaling kit for upkeep
+Compact design suits small kitchens
−No grinder, so it only brews pre-packaged capsules
$190.94
as of 11/04/2026 13:42 PST - Details
Generic

Capsule, No Grinder

+Universal capsule design brews both coffee and espresso
+Single-serve capsule system brews quickly
+Compact single-serve design for small counters
−No built-in grinder, so pre-ground capsules are required
$229.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:03 PST - Details
Generic

Capsule, No Grinder

+Universal capsule design brews both coffee and espresso
+Single-serve capsule system brews quickly
+Compact single-serve design for small counters
−No built-in grinder, so pre-ground capsules are required
$229.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:03 PST - Details
Generic

Capsule, No Grinder

+Single-serve capsule design brews one cup at a time
+Works without a built-in grinder, so no grinding is needed
+Universal capsule design for a simple, mess-free brew
−Uses capsules, so each cup depends on capsule supply
−No built-in grinder for whole beans
$229.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:03 PST - Details
Generic

Capsule, No Grinder

+Single-serve capsule design brews one cup at a time
+Works without a built-in grinder, so no grinding is needed
+Universal capsule design for a simple, mess-free brew
−Uses capsules, so each cup depends on capsule supply
−No built-in grinder for whole beans
$229.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:03 PST - Details
Nespresso

Capsule, No Grinder, Milk Frother

+Milk frother included for making foamed milk drinks
+Capacity of 1100 ml for brewing multiple cups
+Capsule system brews without grinding or measuring coffee
$169.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:21 PST - Details
Nespresso

Capsule, No Grinder

+Capsule system brews espresso with no grinding or mess
+Compact Pixie design fits small counters
−Limited to Nespresso capsules rather than ground coffee
$249.97
as of 11/04/2026 00:21 PST - Details
Lavazza

Capsule, No Grinder, Milk Frother

+Includes a milk frother for making milk-based drinks
+Capsule system brews without a separate grinder
−No grinder included, so beans must be ground beforehand
$199.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:51 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
CapsuleNo Grindern/a$164.45
as of 11/03/2026 23:19 PST - Details
CapsuleNo Grindern/a$161.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:21 PST - Details
CapsuleNo GrinderMilk Frothern/a$171.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:22 PST - Details
CapsuleNo GrinderAutomatic Milk Systemn/a$229.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
CapsuleNo Grindern/a$173.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:21 PST - Details
CapsuleNo Grindern/a$173.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:21 PST - Details
CapsuleNo Grindern/a$157.94
as of 11/04/2026 00:21 PST - Details

Before you buy

Spec scores, pros and cons, and prices are explained in the How it works section of the About page.