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Espresso Machines under $500

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8 espresso machines under $500 from Breville, Philips, Gtannd and more. Most cost $420 to $499, and half cost less than $487.

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 11/04/2026 00:38 PST - Details
PhilipsSpec score 9.5

Super-automatic, Built-in Grinder, Automatic Milk System, 15-Bar

+Steam wand or automatic milk system: only 12 of 59 here have one
$499.99-29%List: $699.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:38 PST - Details
ElectacticSpec score 9.5

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

+Built-in grinder grinds beans without a separate appliance
+Automatic milk system for hands-free milk drinks
+15 grind settings for adjusting coarseness
−Automatic operation limits manual control over shot timing
$494.99-10%List: $549.99
as of 11/04/2026 18:36 PST - Details
EuhomySpec score 9.5

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

+Automatic milk system for hands-free milk drinks
+Built-in grinder grinds beans before brewing
+20 bar pump for strong espresso extraction
−Super-automatic design offers less manual control over brewing
$407.99
as of 11/04/2026 18:40 PST - Details
Nespresso

Capsule, No Grinder, Automatic Milk System

+Automatic milk system with Aeroccino Plus frother
+Uses single-serve capsules with no grinding
+No built-in grinder
−Capsule-only system limits you to Nespresso-compatible pods
$419.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:21 PST - Details
GtanndSpec score 9.5

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

+Built-in grinder with 18 grind settings
+Large 3.5L water tank for fewer refills
+20 bar pump pressure for espresso extraction
$422.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:17 PST - Details
NespressoSpec score 9.5

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

+Steam wand or automatic milk system: only 12 of 59 here have one
$479.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:21 PST - Details
PhilipsSpec score 9.5

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

+Steam wand or automatic milk system: only 12 of 59 here have one
$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:38 PST - Details

Compare specs

espresso machineMachine typeGrinderMilk systemSpec scorePrice
Semi-automaticAutomatic Milk Systemn/a$499.90
as of 11/04/2026 00:38 PST - Details
Super-automaticBuilt-in GrinderAutomatic Milk System9.5$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:38 PST - Details
Super-automaticBuilt-in GrinderAutomatic Milk System9.5$494.99
as of 11/04/2026 18:36 PST - Details
Super-automaticBuilt-in GrinderAutomatic Milk System9.5$407.99
as of 11/04/2026 18:40 PST - Details
CapsuleNo GrinderAutomatic Milk Systemn/a$419.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:21 PST - Details
Super-automaticBuilt-in GrinderAutomatic Milk System9.5$422.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:17 PST - Details
Super-automaticBuilt-in GrinderAutomatic Milk System9.5$479.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:21 PST - Details
Super-automaticBuilt-in GrinderAutomatic Milk System9.5$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:38 PST - Details

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