Best espresso machines under $100
Cheap machines differ a lot more than their prices suggest. These are the best scoring ones you can get on Amazon for less than $100 right now.
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SECPOEDR RJK-6952 Espresso Machine
Semi-automatic Steam wand$Lowest price in the last 12 months right now
Stands out for: PID temperature control, pre-infusion
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XIXUBX EM820
Semi-automatic Steam wand$Stands out for: pressure gauge, hot water outlet, pre-infusion
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Spacekey CM5080
Semi-automatic Steam wand$Stands out for: PID temperature control, hot water outlet, pre-infusion
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AERCANA ST-699B
Semi-automatic Steam wand$Lowest price in the last 12 months right now
Stands out for: pressure gauge, heats up faster (20 s vs. 25 s avg.)
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CASABREWS 3700 Essential
Semi-automatic Steam wand$ - 9
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What to look for
- 14 machines, average score 38 out of 100
- 3 of 14 with PID temperature control
- 12 of 14 with manual steam wand
- 1 of 14 with automatic milk frothing
- Expect a pressurized basketMost machines at this price use a double-wall basket. It forgives uneven or pre-ground coffee, but caps how good a shot can get.
- A steam wand is worth havingIf you drink lattes or cappuccinos, pick one with a steam wand. A separate frother costs extra and makes thinner foam.
- Ignore the bar number15 or 20 bar on the box is the pump maximum. Espresso is brewed at about 9 bar, so it says nothing about the coffee.
Questions
What is the best espresso machine under $100?
The XIXUBX 201. It scores 47 out of 100, the highest of the 14 machines under $100 we compare. Its biggest strength: pid temperature control, only 19% of the machines we compare have this.
Which machines come close?
The SECPOEDR RJK-6952 Espresso Machine with 47 points and the XIXUBX EM820 with 46. Compare any two of them side by side to see where they differ.
Why no prices here?
Amazon allows prices only through its own API. We check every machine against Amazon each day, and a machine appears on this list while its current Amazon price is under the limit. The exact price is one click away.
How do you score the machines?
From up to 17 specs that change taste and daily use, such as grinder, heating system, temperature control and milk frothing, plus how well the machine sells on Amazon. Specs come from the manufacturer first and the Amazon listing second. Commissions never change a score.
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Top pickXIXUBX 201Check price on Amazon