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Espresso Machines under $250

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18 espresso machines under $250 from Nespresso, De'Longhi, Gevi and more. Most cost $160 to $224, and half cost less than $180.

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 11/05/2026 00:17 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 22:30 PST - Details
Hibrew

Super-automatic, Built-in Grinder

+Built-in grinder for fresh grounds
+Super-automatic brewing handles the process
+58mm portafilter size for standard espresso baskets
−Built-in grinder adds to the unit's footprint
$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 23:19 PST - Details
WAASpec score 9.5

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

+Automatic milk system for hands-free milk drinks
+One-touch cappuccino and latte settings
+Built-in grinder for fresh beans
−Super-automatic model gives less manual control over shots
$173.31
as of 11/04/2026 07:39 PST - Details
WAASpec score 9.5

Super-automatic, Built-in Grinder, Automatic Milk System

+One-touch brewing for simple operation
+Automatic milk system with 700mL milk container
+1.2L water tank capacity
−Super-automatic type offers less manual control over shots
$179.20
as of 11/04/2026 07:39 PST - Details
Cabihome

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

+20 bar pump pressure for espresso extraction
+Built-in grinder grinds beans for fresh coffee
+Super-automatic operation reduces manual steps per drink
−Built-in grinder adds more parts to clean and maintain
$215.48
as of 11/04/2026 22:11 PST - Details
Bractonics

Super-automatic, Built-in Grinder, Milk Frother

+High pressure extraction for espresso
+Built-in grinder for fresh coffee beans
+Milk frother for milk drinks
−Super-automatic design limits manual control over brewing
$172.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:37 PST - Details
Mr. Coffee

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

+19-bar Italian pump for espresso pressure
+Built-in grinder for grinding beans at brew time
+Milk frother for milk-based drinks
$180.00
as of 11/05/2026 00:17 PST - Details
TakywepSpec score 9.5

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

+20 bar pump is the standard pressure for espresso
+Built-in grinder offers 30 grinder settings
+Steam wand lets you texture milk for lattes
$209.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:37 PST - Details
Oster

Super-automatic, Built-in Grinder

+Built-in grinder grinds beans for each cup
+Super-automatic type brews with one press
+Automatic espresso maker suits daily home use
−Super-automatic machines give less manual control over each shot
$159.96
as of 11/05/2026 00:36 PST - Details
i CafilasSpec score 9.5

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

+Built-in grinder with 11 grind settings
+20-bar pump pressure
+Steam wand for milk texturing
$159.99
as of 11/04/2026 23:30 PST - Details
Mr. Coffee

Super-automatic, Built-in Grinder

+Built-in grinder grinds beans fresh before each brew
+Super-automatic design handles brewing with one touch
+Makes espresso and cappuccino drinks
$179.87
as of 11/05/2026 00:17 PST - Details
Jz.cafeSpec score 9.5

Super-automatic, Built-in Grinder, Automatic Milk System

+Built-in grinder grinds beans without a separate appliance
+Automatic milk system froths milk at the press of a button
+Super-automatic type handles brewing with minimal steps
$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 23:40 PST - Details
GarveeTechSpec score 9.5

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

+Built-in grinder with 30 grind settings
+1450W heating power
+20 bar pump pressure for espresso extraction
$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 23:06 PST - Details
AgrestemSpec score 9.5

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

+Built-in bean grinder grinds beans before brewing
+20 bar pump for espresso extraction
+Steam wand froths milk for cappuccinos and lattes
$207.99
as of 11/04/2026 22:48 PST - Details
GenericSpec score 9.5

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

+Built-in grinder grinds beans without a separate grinder
+Steam wand for frothing milk
+Pressure gauge shows pressure during brewing
$248.99
as of 11/04/2026 21:23 PST - Details
Pascucci

Super-automatic, Built-in Grinder

+Built-in grinder grinds beans before each brew
+Super-automatic operation for brewing with fewer manual steps
+Integrated coffee capsule system
$175.00
as of 11/05/2026 00:38 PST - Details
PulzoSpec score 9.5

Super-automatic, Built-in Grinder, Automatic Milk System

+Built-in grinder: only 46 of 147 here have one
+Steam wand or automatic milk system: only 53 of 147 here have one
$159.99
as of 11/05/2026 00:48 PST - Details

Compare specs

espresso machineMachine typeGrinderMilk systemSpec scorePrice
Super-automaticBuilt-in GrinderMilk Frothern/a$224.99
as of 11/05/2026 00:17 PST - Details
Super-automaticBuilt-in Grindern/a$153.99
as of 11/04/2026 22:30 PST - Details
Super-automaticBuilt-in Grindern/a$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 23:19 PST - Details
Super-automaticBuilt-in GrinderAutomatic Milk System9.5$173.31
as of 11/04/2026 07:39 PST - Details
Super-automaticBuilt-in GrinderAutomatic Milk System9.5$179.20
as of 11/04/2026 07:39 PST - Details
Super-automaticBuilt-in Grindern/a$215.48
as of 11/04/2026 22:11 PST - Details
Super-automaticBuilt-in GrinderMilk Frothern/a$172.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:37 PST - Details
Super-automaticBuilt-in GrinderMilk Frothern/a$180.00
as of 11/05/2026 00:17 PST - Details
Super-automaticBuilt-in GrinderSteam Wand9.5$209.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:37 PST - Details
Super-automaticBuilt-in Grindern/a$159.96
as of 11/05/2026 00:36 PST - Details

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