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Espresso Machines under $250

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33 espresso machines under $250 from Nespresso, De'Longhi, Gevi and more. Most cost $170 to $245, and half cost less than $210.

Top brands: De'Longhi (5)

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
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 21:42 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
Gevi

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

+Built-in conical burr grinder
+20-bar pump for espresso extraction
+Removable water tank
−Semi-automatic, so shot timing is manual
$215.99-11%List: $242.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:41 PST - Details
Gourmia

Semi-automatic, Milk Frother

+Slim design saves counter space
+LCD screen for easy control
+Adjustable temperature for brewing preferences
−Semi-automatic model requires manual control of brewing
$152.99-10%List: $169.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:15 PST - Details
Couplux

Semi-automatic, Built-in Grinder, Milk Frother, 15-Bar

+Built-in grinder: only 47 of 149 here have one
$209.99-9%List: $229.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:36 PST - Details
Ecozy

Combo, Milk Frother

+Combo unit makes espresso and cold brew
+Includes a milk frother
+Includes a coffee machine cleaner
−Combo design covers several functions in one unit
$174.58-3%List: $179.98
as of 11/04/2026 18:35 PST - Details
De'Longhi

Semi-automatic, Milk Frother, 15-Bar

+15 bar pump builds pressure for espresso shots
+Includes a milk frother for milk drinks
+Includes two thermo espresso glasses
−Semi-automatic design needs more hands-on steps than automatic models
$174.90
as of 11/04/2026 16:41 PST - Details
JustSmart

Semi-automatic, Milk Frother, 20-Bar

+20-bar pump for high-pressure espresso extraction
+Compact stainless steel body
+Milk frother for milk drinks
−No built-in grinder, so beans must be ground separately
$177.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:42 PST - Details
Amzchef

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

+Built-in grinder with 20 grind settings
+20-bar pressure, a common pressure for espresso
+Milk frother for lattes and cappuccinos
−Semi-automatic, so shots need manual control
$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 21:42 PST - Details
Euhomy

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

+Built-in grinder with 30 grind settings
+20 bar pump for strong espresso extraction
+Milk frother for cappuccino and latte drinks
−Semi-automatic design requires manual brewing steps
$240.00
as of 11/04/2026 18:40 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
Ecozy

Combo, Milk Frother

+Four functions in one: espresso, coffee, cold brew and iced drinks
+Milk frother for frothing milk drinks
+Interactive touch controls
−No built-in grinder, so beans must be ground separately
$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 18:35 PST - Details
Ecozy

Combo, Milk Frother

+Milk frother for frothing milk drinks
+Guided touchscreen for easier operation
+Combo design brews espresso and coffee
−No built-in grinder, so beans must be ground separately
$159.99
as of 11/04/2026 18:35 PST - Details
Megawise

Semi-automatic, Milk Frother, 20-Bar

+20 bar pump pressure for espresso extraction
+Built-in milk frother for milk drinks
+40.6oz water tank for multiple brews
−Semi-automatic design requires manual shot preparation
$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:08 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
Amzchef

Combo, Built-in Grinder, Milk Frother

+Built-in grinder with 44 grind settings
+Milk frother for lattes and cappuccinos
+Temperature control feature
$229.99
as of 11/04/2026 21:42 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 11/04/2026 00:17 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
Empstorm

Semi-automatic, Milk Frother, 20-Bar

+20 bar pump pressure
+Milk frother for milk drinks
+Compact body for smaller counters
$224.99
as of 11/04/2026 18:38 PST - Details
Garvee

Semi-automatic, Milk Frother, 20-Bar

+20 bar pump pressure for espresso extraction
+Built-in milk frother for lattes and cappuccinos
+Semi-automatic machine gives manual control over each shot
$220.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:40 PST - Details
Jbncrygd

Semi-automatic, Milk Frother, 20-Bar

+Built-in milk frother for cappuccino drinks
+20 bar pump supports standard espresso extraction pressure
+Semi-automatic design gives manual control over each shot
$245.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:39 PST - Details
Generic

Semi-automatic, Milk Frother

+Built-in milk frother for foamed milk drinks
+Compact steel body suits a small kitchen counter
+Semi-automatic machine lets you control each shot
$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:40 PST - Details

Compare specs

espresso machineMachine typeGrinderMilk systemSpec scorePrice
Semi-automaticMilk Frothern/a$249.00
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
Super-automaticBuilt-in GrinderMilk Frothern/a$224.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:17 PST - Details
Semi-automaticBuilt-in GrinderMilk Frothern/a$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 21:42 PST - Details
CapsuleNo GrinderMilk Frothern/a$171.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:22 PST - Details
Semi-automaticBuilt-in GrinderMilk Frothern/a$215.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:41 PST - Details
Semi-automaticMilk Frothern/a$152.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:15 PST - Details
Semi-automaticBuilt-in GrinderMilk Frothern/a$209.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:36 PST - Details

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