Espresso Machines under $250

4 espresso machines under $250 from Nespresso, De'Longhi, Gevi and more. Prices run $154 to $195.

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

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

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 16:41 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

Compare specs

Machine type	Grinder	Milk system	Spec score	Price
Capsule	No Grinder		n/a	$195.99 as of 11/04/2026 00:21 PST - Details
Capsule	No Grinder		n/a	$164.45 as of 11/03/2026 23:19 PST - Details
Super-automatic	Built-in Grinder		n/a	$153.99 as of 11/04/2026 16:41 PST - Details
Super-automatic	Built-in Grinder	Milk Frother	n/a	$180.00 as of 11/04/2026 00:17 PST - Details

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