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Best espresso machines under $300

Between $200 and $300 the first machines with temperature control and built-in grinders show up. These score highest below $300 on Amazon right now.

Updated October 16, 2026 · Ranked by our 0 to 100 score · No paid placements

Most popular

Breville Bambino

Sells the most on Amazon of the machines here.

61Semi-automatic · $$

  1. 1

    XIXUBX EM910

    Semi-automatic GrinderSteam wand$

    Stands out for: pressure gauge, adjustable brew temperature, PID temperature control, hot water outlet

    67 Check price All specs
  2. 2

    Breville Bambino

    Semi-automatic Steam wand$$

    Stands out for: PID temperature control, hot water outlet, pre-infusion, heats up faster (3 s vs. 25 s avg.)

    61 Check price All specs
  3. 3

    Spacekey CM5510

    Semi-automatic GrinderSteam wand$$

    Stands out for: PID temperature control, pre-infusion, built-in grinder, more grind settings (30 vs. 25 avg.)

    61 Check price All specs
  4. 4

    GeniCup CM-301B-A Espresso Machine with Grinder

    Semi-automatic GrinderSteam wand$

    Stands out for: adjustable brew temperature, PID temperature control, pre-infusion, built-in grinder

    61 Check price All specs
  5. 5

    Gevi ECMI0-SS0A1

    Semi-automatic GrinderSteam wand$$

    Lowest price in the last 12 months right now

    Stands out for: 58 mm portafilter, PID temperature control, hot water outlet, built-in grinder

    60 Check price All specs
  6. 6

    AMZCHEF 5560 Espresso Machine with Grinder

    Semi-automatic GrinderSteam wand$

    Lowest price in the last 12 months right now

    Stands out for: adjustable brew temperature, PID temperature control, pre-infusion, built-in grinder

    58 Check price All specs
  7. 7

    Chefman Crema Supreme

    Semi-automatic GrinderSteam wand$$

    About 11% below its 90-day average right now

    Stands out for: 58 mm portafilter, pressure gauge, adjustable brew temperature, built-in grinder

    57 Check price All specs
  8. 8

    Grindora AT-CMG-01

    Semi-automatic GrinderFrother$

    Lowest price in the last 12 months right now

    Stands out for: adjustable brew temperature, PID temperature control, pre-infusion, built-in grinder

    55 Check price All specs
  9. 9

    MAttinata CM1833L

    Semi-automatic Auto milk$

    Lowest price in the last 12 months right now

    Stands out for: dual boiler, adjustable brew temperature, PID temperature control, pre-infusion

    55 Check price All specs
  10. 10

    Hausmojo CM1620

    Semi-automatic GrinderSteam wand$

    Stands out for: pre-infusion, built-in grinder, more grind settings (44 vs. 25 avg.)

    52 Check price All specs
Torn between the top two? XIXUBX EM910 vs Breville Bambino, every spec side by side.Compare them

What to look for

  • 75 machines, average score 39 out of 100
  • 14 of 75 with built-in grinder
  • 16 of 75 with PID temperature control
  • 50 of 75 with manual steam wand
  • 6 of 75 with automatic milk frothing
  • PID matters more than featuresStable brew temperature fixes the most common cause of sour or bitter shots. Look for PID temperature control.
  • Built-in or separate grinderA built-in grinder saves counter space and money. A separate one can be upgraded later and usually grinds finer.
  • Pre-infusion forgives mistakesWetting the puck before full pressure evens out small tamping errors, which helps while you learn.

Questions

What is the best espresso machine under $300?

The XIXUBX EM910. It scores 67 out of 100, the highest of the 75 machines under $300 we compare. Its biggest strength: pressure gauge, only 13% of the machines we compare have this.

Which machines come close?

The Breville Bambino with 61 points and the Spacekey CM5510 with 61. 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 EM910Check price on Amazon