Espresso Machines under $250

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13 espresso machines under $250 from Nespresso, De'Longhi, Gevi and more. Most cost $162 to $229, and half cost less than $185.

Top brands: Wacaco (4)

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 22:55 PST - Details

Ikape

Portable, 20-Bar

+20-bar pump pressure

+Bluetooth app connection

+51mm bottomless basket

$161.99-10%List: ~~$179.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 23:32 PST - Details

Wacaco

Portable

+Portable design for travel and outdoor use

+Includes an official stand

+Complete kit for home or travel brewing

$159.90-6%List: ~~$169.80~~

as of 11/04/2026 07:39 PST - Details

Wacaco

Portable

+Portable design for travel and outdoor use

+Includes a protective case for carrying

+Includes a pressure gauge

$180.30-5%List: ~~$189.80~~

as of 11/04/2026 07:39 PST - Details

Wacaco

Portable

+Portable design for travel and outdoor use

+Includes Exagrind manual grinder for fresh grounds

+Bundle covers both brewing and grinding

$199.30-5%Was: ~~$209.80~~

as of 11/04/2026 07:39 PST - Details

Wacaco

Portable

+Portable design for travel and outdoor use

+Includes a stand and Exagrind manual grinder

+Bundle covers both brewing and grinding

$237.20-5%Was: ~~$249.70~~

as of 11/04/2026 07:39 PST - Details

Generic

Portable

+Portable design for camping and travel

+Pressure gauge shows brewing pressure

+Pressure relief valve for added safety

−Requires manual pressing for every brew

$185.43

as of 11/05/2026 00:06 PST - Details

Generic

Portable

+Portable design for camping and travel

+Pressure gauge shows brewing pressure

+Pressure relief valve for added safety

−Requires manual pressing for every brew

$193.96

as of 11/05/2026 00:06 PST - Details

Generic

Portable

+Stainless steel build for a durable body

+Pressure gauge and pressure reducing valve included

+Portable design for travel and camping

−Portable build requires a separate heat source

$213.33

as of 11/05/2026 00:43 PST - Details

CERA+

Portable, 20-Bar

+20-bar pump for espresso extraction

+Portable design with a 13500mAh battery

+58mm portafilter for a professional-sized puck

$229.99

as of 11/04/2026 22:15 PST - Details

zeroHero

Portable, 20-Bar

+20 bar pressure for espresso-style brewing

+Portable design for taking coffee on the go

+Compact mini size fits small spaces

$199.99

as of 11/04/2026 09:35 PST - Details

Generic

Portable

+Pressure gauge included to monitor brewing pressure

+Relief valve included for safer pressure release

+Portable design for travel and outdoor use

$179.78

as of 11/05/2026 00:06 PST - Details

CERA+

Portable, 20-Bar

$179.99

as of 11/04/2026 22:15 PST - Details

Compare specs

Machine type	Spec score	Price
Portable	n/a	$169.00 as of 11/04/2026 22:55 PST - Details
Portable	n/a	$161.99 as of 11/04/2026 23:32 PST - Details
Portable	n/a	$159.90 as of 11/04/2026 07:39 PST - Details
Portable	n/a	$180.30 as of 11/04/2026 07:39 PST - Details
Portable	n/a	$199.30 as of 11/04/2026 07:39 PST - Details
Portable	n/a	$237.20 as of 11/04/2026 07:39 PST - Details
Portable	n/a	$185.43 as of 11/05/2026 00:06 PST - Details
Portable	n/a	$193.96 as of 11/05/2026 00:06 PST - Details
Portable	n/a	$213.33 as of 11/05/2026 00:43 PST - Details
Portable	n/a	$229.99 as of 11/04/2026 22:15 PST - Details

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