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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)

Wacaco

Semi-automatic

+Electric operation with fast heat-up
+Portable design with rechargeable 3 x 3000mAh batteries
+Makes four coffee types
−Semi-automatic operation requires some manual steps
$159.90
as of 11/04/2026 07:39 PST - Details
De'Longhi

Semi-automatic, Steam Wand

+Steam wand for milk frothing
+Compact footprint at 9.6 by 7.2 inches
+Semi-automatic type gives manual control over shots
−No built-in grinder
$248.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:41 PST - Details
Moefo

Semi-automatic, Steam Wand, 20-Bar

+20 bar pump for espresso-style extraction
+Steam wand for frothing milk drinks
+Touchscreen controls for brewing settings
−Semi-automatic design requires manual shot timing
$159.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:15 PST - Details
HertellaSpec score 9.5

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

+20 bar pump pressure for espresso extraction
+Built-in burr grinder for fresh grounds
+Steam wand for frothing milk
−Semi-automatic model needs manual shot timing
$199.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:22 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
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 11/03/2026 23:23 PST - Details
PeacefulHuesSpec score 9.5

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

+Built-in bean grinder grinds beans without a separate grinder
+360° steam wand for frothing milk for lattes and cappuccinos
+20 bar pump pressure for espresso extraction
−Semi-automatic machine needs manual brewing steps
$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 21:23 PST - Details
UDI

Semi-automatic, 20-Bar

+20 bar pump pressure
+20 grind settings for adjusting grind size
+Auto grind for single and double cup brewing
−Semi-automatic model needs manual steps for each drink
$159.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:38 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
JustSmartSpec score 9.5

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

+Built-in grinder grinds beans without a separate appliance
+20 bar pump for espresso extraction
+Steam wand for frothing milk by hand
−Semi-automatic type requires manual shot timing
$199.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:42 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
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
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
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
Hibrew

Semi-automatic, Built-in Grinder

+Built-in grinder for fresh grounds
+Includes a G3 conical burr grinder
+Includes an H10B espresso machine
−Semi-automatic, so brewing requires manual steps
$237.47
as of 11/03/2026 23:23 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
Moefo

Semi-automatic, 20-Bar

+Standard 58mm portafilter for common accessories
+20 bar pump for espresso-style extraction
+Pressure gauge shows brewing pressure
−Semi-automatic design requires manual shot timing
$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:15 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 11/04/2026 00:34 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
Generic

Semi-automatic, Steam Wand, 20-Bar

+20 bar pump pressure for espresso extraction
+Steam wand for frothing milk for lattes and cappuccinos
+Stainless steel construction for a durable body
−Steam wand requires manual technique to texture milk well
$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 21:23 PST - Details
BEEM

Semi-automatic, 20-Bar

+Stainless steel body
+20 bar pump pressure, a common espresso standard
+Portafilter design for manual shot control
−No built-in grinder, beans must be ground separately
$224.38
as of 11/04/2026 12:41 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 14:39 PST - Details
Eacam

Semi-automatic, Steam Wand, 20-Bar

+20 bar pump pressure for espresso extraction
+Steam wand for frothing milk by hand
+Compact footprint for smaller counters
−No built-in grinder, so beans must be ground separately
$191.19
as of 11/04/2026 17:42 PST - Details
EliteEdge

Semi-automatic, Steam Wand, 15-Bar

+15 bar pressure, a standard espresso pressure
+Steam wand for milk frothing
+Semi-automatic control lets you set shot timing
−Semi-automatic model needs manual operation for each shot
$220.99
as of 11/04/2026 18:37 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
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

Compare specs

espresso machineMachine typeGrinderMilk systemSpec scorePrice
Semi-automaticn/a$159.90
as of 11/04/2026 07:39 PST - Details
Semi-automaticSteam Wandn/a$248.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:41 PST - Details
Semi-automaticSteam Wandn/a$159.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:15 PST - Details
Semi-automaticBuilt-in GrinderSteam Wand9.5$199.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:22 PST - Details
CapsuleNo GrinderMilk Frothern/a$159.99
as of 11/04/2026 18:40 PST - Details
Super-automaticBuilt-in Grindern/a$219.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:23 PST - Details
Semi-automaticBuilt-in GrinderSteam Wand9.5$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 21:23 PST - Details
Semi-automaticn/a$159.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:38 PST - Details
ComboMilk Frothern/a$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 18:35 PST - Details
Semi-automaticBuilt-in GrinderSteam Wand9.5$199.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:42 PST - Details

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