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Espresso Machines under $500

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21 espresso machines under $500 from Breville, Philips, Gtannd and more. Most cost $419 to $499, and half cost less than $456.

Philips

Semi-automatic, Built-in Grinder, Milk Frother

+Built-in grinder grinds beans for each cup
+Milk frother makes hot and cold milk foam
+Frother works with dairy and plant-based milk
$455.79-14%List: $529.99
as of 11/05/2026 00:40 PST - Details
Philips

Semi-automatic, Automatic Milk System, 16-Bar

+16 bar pump pressure for espresso extraction
+Automatic milk system froths milk for lattes and cappuccinos
+Integrated milk frother simplifies milk drinks
$499.90
as of 11/05/2026 00:40 PST - Details
Gemilai

Semi-automatic, Steam Wand, 15-Bar

+Cold and hot extraction brewing options
+Dual PID control for temperature regulation
+Dual display for monitoring machine status
−Semi-automatic design requires manual shot timing
$479.99
as of 11/04/2026 23:07 PST - Details
Smeg

Semi-automatic, Steam Wand, 15-Bar

+15-bar pump pressure for espresso extraction
+Steam wand for frothing milk
+Semi-automatic operation gives manual control over shots
$499.95
as of 11/05/2026 01:19 PST - Details
RioskySpec score 9.5

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

+Built-in grinder covers grinding in one machine
+20 bar pump pressure matches typical espresso machines
+Steam wand for milk frothing
$419.99-30%List: $599.99
as of 11/05/2026 00:56 PST - Details
Rowan

Semi-automatic, Steam Wand, 15-Bar

+15-bar pump for espresso extraction
+Steam wand for texturing milk
+58mm portafilter, a standard commercial size
−Steam wand requires manual milk texturing practice
$459.99-13%Was: $529.40
as of 11/05/2026 00:58 PST - Details
CuisinAid

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

+Built-in grinder grinds beans without a separate grinder
+Milk frother for cappuccino and latte drinks
+Semi-automatic gives manual control over shot brewing
−Semi-automatic requires hands-on shot timing and tamping
$409.99
as of 11/04/2026 22:27 PST - Details
SunnyFurn

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

+Built-in conical burr grinder grinds beans on demand
+Includes a high-power milk frother
+Digital LCD control for settings
−Semi-automatic, so shots require manual operation
$421.03
as of 11/05/2026 01:29 PST - Details
Turin Grinders

Semi-automatic

+PID temperature control for steady brew temperature
+58mm portafilter for standard-size coffee pucks
+Semi-automatic type gives manual control over each shot
$459.00
as of 11/05/2026 01:41 PST - Details
Generic

Semi-automatic, Built-in Grinder

+Built-in grinder for fresh coffee
+Compact design for small counters
+Manual pump for hands-on extraction
−Semi-automatic means manual brewing steps are required
$438.99
as of 11/04/2026 22:48 PST - Details
WAA

Semi-automatic, Built-in Grinder

+Dual boiler design for separate brewing and steaming
+PID control for precise temperature regulation
+Built-in conical burr grinder
−Semi-automatic type requires manual shot control
$453.32
as of 11/04/2026 07:39 PST - Details
Festisoul

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

+15 bar pump pressure
+Built-in grinder in one unit
+Milk frother for milk drinks
$407.99
as of 11/04/2026 22:53 PST - Details
Cowsar

Semi-automatic, Built-in Grinder, Milk Frother

+Built-in grinder for fresh beans
+Dual boiler design
+Built-in milk frother for milk drinks
$449.99
as of 11/04/2026 22:25 PST - Details
Krups

Semi-automatic, 15-Bar

+15 bar pump for espresso extraction
+Slim design for smaller counter spaces
+Four-function control panel for simple operation
$419.00
as of 11/04/2026 23:46 PST - Details
Tblotyd

Semi-automatic, Milk Frother

+Built-in milk frother for foamed milk drinks
+Small mini size suits limited counter space
+Semi-automatic machine lets you control each shot
$487.83
as of 11/05/2026 01:32 PST - Details
Txgjwra

Semi-automatic, Milk Frother, 5-Bar

+5 bar pump pressure for espresso extraction
+Built-in milk frother for steamed and foamed milk
+Semi-automatic design gives manual control over each shot
$452.19
as of 11/05/2026 01:42 PST - Details
Vortextove

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

+Built-in burr grinder grinds beans before brewing
+20-bar pump for espresso pressure
+Milk frother for foamed milk
$452.15
as of 11/05/2026 01:51 PST - Details
Gaggia

Semi-automatic

+Semi-automatic machine gives manual control over each shot
$457.21
as of 11/04/2026 23:02 PST - Details
Gaggia

Semi-automatic

+Semi-automatic machine lets you control each espresso shot
$499.00
as of 11/04/2026 23:02 PST - Details
Milton Coffee Co

Semi-automatic

+Semi-automatic design lets you control the brewing process by hand
+Suited to pulling espresso shots with manual control
−Requires manual steps, so it is less hands-off than automatic machines
$475.00
as of 11/05/2026 00:13 PST - Details

Compare specs

espresso machineMachine typeGrinderMilk systemSpec scorePrice
Semi-automaticBuilt-in GrinderMilk Frothern/a$455.79
as of 11/05/2026 00:40 PST - Details
Semi-automaticAutomatic Milk Systemn/a$499.90
as of 11/05/2026 00:40 PST - Details
Semi-automaticSteam Wandn/a$479.99
as of 11/04/2026 23:07 PST - Details
Semi-automaticSteam Wandn/a$499.95
as of 11/05/2026 01:19 PST - Details
Semi-automaticBuilt-in GrinderSteam Wand9.5$419.99
as of 11/05/2026 00:56 PST - Details
Semi-automaticBuilt-in Grindern/a$499.95
as of 11/04/2026 22:06 PST - Details
Semi-automaticSteam Wandn/a$459.99
as of 11/05/2026 00:58 PST - Details
Semi-automaticBuilt-in GrinderMilk Frothern/a$409.99
as of 11/04/2026 22:27 PST - Details
Semi-automaticBuilt-in GrinderMilk Frothern/a$421.03
as of 11/05/2026 01:29 PST - Details
Semi-automaticn/a$459.00
as of 11/05/2026 01:41 PST - Details

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