Espresso Machines · Ranking
The 5 Best Value-for-Money Espresso Machines
A $1,300 flagship is not required for great espresso at home. This ranking rewards the machines that deliver the most overall score for every dollar of their Amazon price.
Philips
3200 LatteGo7.3
/10
The super-auto value king with 10-second-clean milk
Strongest on ease (9/10) and milk (7/10).
Espresso
Milk
Ease
Breville
Bambino Plus7
/10
The Bambino with automatic silky microfoam
Strongest on milk (8/10) and espresso (7/10).
Espresso
Milk
Ease
De'Longhi
Magnifica Start6.7
/10
The cheapest credible bean-to-cup with auto milk
Strongest on ease (8/10) and espresso (6/10).
Espresso
Milk
Ease
Philips
3300 LatteGo7.3
/10
The 3200 refreshed: SilentBrew and iced drinks
Strongest on ease (9/10) and milk (7/10).
Espresso
Milk
Ease
De'Longhi
Magnifica Evo7.7
/10
The best-selling super-auto with LatteCrema milk
Strongest on ease (9/10) and espresso (7/10).
Espresso
Milk
Ease
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