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Espresso Machines under $500

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59 espresso machines under $500 from Breville, Philips, Gtannd and more. Most cost $417 to $499, and half cost less than $456.

Generic

Portable, 16-Bar

+Rated at 16 bar pump pressure for espresso extraction
+Portable design suits travel and small spaces
+Manual operation needs no electricity to brew
−Requires manual effort for each shot
$424.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:06 PST - Details
Generic

Portable

+Stainless steel build for durability
+58mm portafilter size for standard espresso baskets
+Pressure gauge reads 0-15 bar during brewing
−Manual operation requires physical pressure to brew
$434.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:41 PST - Details
Generic

Portable

+Portable design suited to travel and outdoor use
+Manual air pressure brewing needs no electricity
+Includes a pressure gauge to monitor brewing
−Manual operation requires hands-on effort for each shot
$493.16
as of 11/04/2026 00:43 PST - Details
Generic

Portable

+Hand-press design needs no electrical power
+Compact design suited to travel and home
+Brews fresh coffee with manual pressing
−Hand pressing takes more effort than electric models
$487.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:43 PST - Details
Bractonics

Super-automatic, Built-in Grinder, Milk Frother

+1350W power for fast heating
+Built-in grinder for fresh coffee beans
+Milk frother for milk drinks
−Super-automatic design limits manual control over brewing
$440.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:37 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 11/04/2026 05:36 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
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 11/04/2026 06:37 PST - Details
Icevival

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

+Built-in grinder with 15 grind settings
+20-bar pump pressure
+Milk frother included
$429.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
Kismile

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

+Built-in grinder uses fresh beans for each drink
+One-touch operation for automated brewing
+20 bar pump pressure is typical for espresso extraction
$469.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:46 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 19:36 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 16:36 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
Gtannd

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

+Built-in grinder grinds beans before each brew
+20 bar high-pressure pump for espresso extraction
+Steam-powered milk frother for milk drinks
$409.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:17 PST - Details
Gtannd

Super-automatic, Built-in Grinder

+Built-in grinder grinds beans before each brew
+Steam function for milk preparation
+Self-cleaning feature reduces manual cleaning
$416.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:17 PST - Details
Gtannd

Super-automatic, Built-in Grinder, 20-Bar

+Built-in grinder grinds beans before each brew
+20 bar pump pressure for espresso extraction
+Adjustable temperature for brewing preferences
$435.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:17 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 11/03/2026 23:48 PST - Details
Generic

Portable

+9-12 bar pressure range listed for brewing
+100ml water tank for single servings
+Storage bag included for portability
$423.23
as of 11/04/2026 00:06 PST - Details
Outlane

Super-automatic, Built-in Grinder

+Built-in grinder grinds beans for each cup
+Bean-to-cup design handles brewing automatically
+Stainless steel body
$402.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:34 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 11/04/2026 05:38 PST - Details
TechnoVibe

Super-automatic, Built-in Grinder

+Built-in grinder grinds beans before brewing
+20 bar pump pressure for espresso extraction
+Automatic milk frother for milk drinks
$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:39 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 11/04/2026 06:38 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 11/04/2026 07:39 PST - Details
Gaggia

Semi-automatic

+Semi-automatic machine gives manual control over each shot
$457.21
as of 11/04/2026 20:37 PST - Details
Gaggia

Semi-automatic

+Semi-automatic machine lets you control each espresso shot
$499.00
as of 11/04/2026 20:37 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 11/04/2026 00:13 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

Compare specs

espresso machineMachine typeGrinderMilk systemSpec scorePrice
Portablen/a$424.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:06 PST - Details
Portablen/a$434.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:41 PST - Details
Portablen/a$493.16
as of 11/04/2026 00:43 PST - Details
Portablen/a$487.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:43 PST - Details
Super-automaticBuilt-in GrinderMilk Frothern/a$440.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:37 PST - Details
Semi-automaticBuilt-in GrinderMilk Frothern/a$421.03
as of 11/04/2026 05:36 PST - Details
Semi-automaticBuilt-in Grindern/a$453.32
as of 11/04/2026 07:39 PST - Details
Semi-automaticn/a$459.00
as of 11/04/2026 06:37 PST - Details
Super-automaticBuilt-in GrinderMilk Frothern/a$429.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
Super-automaticBuilt-in GrinderMilk Frothern/a$469.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:46 PST - Details

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