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Best espresso machines under $500

Under $500 you can get a complete home setup with grinder, temperature control and a real steam wand. These are the best scoring ones on Amazon below that price.

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

    Chefman Crema Deluxe

    Semi-automatic GrinderSteam wand$$

    Stands out for: dual boiler, 58 mm portafilter, adjustable brew temperature, built-in grinder

    64 Check price All specs
  3. 3

    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
  4. 4

    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
  5. 5

    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
  6. 6

    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
  7. 7

    Breville Bambino Plus

    Semi-automatic Auto steam wand$$

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

    58 Check price All specs
  8. 8

    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
  9. 9

    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
  10. 10

    EUHOMY CM002 Espresso Machine with Grinder

    Semi-automatic GrinderSteam wand$$

    Stands out for: 58 mm portafilter, PID temperature control, built-in grinder, more grind settings (30 vs. 25 avg.)

    56 Check price All specs
Torn between the top two? XIXUBX EM910 vs Chefman Crema Deluxe, every spec side by side.Compare them

What to look for

  • 89 machines, average score 40 out of 100
  • 22 of 89 with built-in grinder
  • 18 of 89 with PID temperature control
  • 57 of 89 with manual steam wand
  • 12 of 89 with automatic milk frothing
  • Look for an all-in-oneAt this price a machine with built-in burr grinder, PID and steam wand covers everything you need for café drinks.
  • Steam power differsA manual steam wand makes the best foam for latte art, but takes practice. Automatic wands are easier but less flexible.
  • Measure your counterMachines with a grinder are tall. Check the height under your cabinets, including room to refill the bean hopper.

Questions

What is the best espresso machine under $500?

The XIXUBX EM910. It scores 67 out of 100, the highest of the 89 machines under $500 we compare. Its biggest strength: pressure gauge, only 13% of the machines we compare have this.

Which machines come close?

The Chefman Crema Deluxe with 64 points and the Breville Bambino 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