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Best Espresso Machines Under $1,000

The best espresso machines under $1,000, ranked by our review scores. Most people buying their first serious machine land in this band: built-in grinders, temperature control and faster heat-up all appear here, and the list shows which machines publish those specs and which only claim them.

How this list is ordered

Ranked by arithmetic, not opinion. Every score is worked out from the specifications each maker publishes, so you can open the working on any product page. Anything commercial is labelled and sits outside that order, and how we score explains what each criterion measures.

Espresso Machines Under $1,000, ranked by score

scored on what the maker publishesOpen a row for the score working
  1. 1BrevilleBarista Express Impress BES876From $799.957.7

    How it scored

    Shot Quality & Extraction8.9
    Steam Power & Milk Texturing6.5
    Build Quality & Durability7.2
    Ease of Use & Learning Curveweakest link5.9
    carries 12 of the 87.2 points scored
    Maintenance & Cleaning10.0
    plumbable and bottomless not published
    Workflow & Ergonomics9.4
    Value for Money6.9
    Price from$799.95
    Score7.7
    Machine TypeSemi-automatic with built-in grinder
    Built-in GrinderYes
    Automatic MilkNo
    Body MaterialStainless steel
    Read the Breville Barista Express Impress BES876 review →
  2. 2BrevilleBarista ProFrom $849.957.6

    How it scored

    Shot Quality & Extraction8.9
    Steam Power & Milk Texturing6.5
    Build Quality & Durability8.2
    Ease of Use & Learning Curveweakest link5.3
    carries 12 of the 87.2 points scored
    Maintenance & Cleaning10.0
    plumbable and bottomless not scored
    Workflow & Ergonomics8.1
    Value for Money6.4
    Price from$849.95
    Score7.6
    Machine TypeSemi-automatic
    Built-in GrinderYes
    Automatic MilkNo
    Body MaterialBrushed stainless steel
    Read the Breville Barista Pro review →
  3. 3BrevilleBambino BES450From $299.957.4

    How it scored

    Shot Quality & Extraction8.9
    Steam Power & Milk Texturing6.5
    Build Quality & Durability6.4
    Ease of Use & Learning Curveweakest link3.5
    carries 12 of the 87.2 points scored
    Maintenance & Cleaning8.3
    plumbable and bottomless not published
    Workflow & Ergonomics8.1
    Value for Money10.0
    Price from$299.95
    Score7.4
    Machine TypeSemi-automatic
    Built-in GrinderNo
    Automatic MilkNo
    Body MaterialStainless steel
    Read the Breville Bambino BES450 review →
  4. 4BrevilleBarista Touch BES880BSSFrom $987.997.4

    How it scored

    Shot Quality & Extraction6.1
    Steam Power & Milk Texturing7.5
    Build Quality & Durability8.2
    Ease of Use & Learning Curve7.1
    Maintenance & Cleaning10.0
    plumbable and bottomless not published
    Workflow & Ergonomics8.8
    Value for Moneyweakest link5.4
    carries 10 of the 87.2 points scored
    Price from$987.99
    Score7.4
    Machine TypeSemi-automatic with built-in grinder
    Built-in GrinderYes
    Automatic MilkYes
    Body MaterialStainless steel
    Read the Breville Barista Touch BES880BSS review →
  5. 5Gevi20Bar Super Automatic Espresso MachineFrom $699.997.2

    How it scored

    Shot Quality & Extraction9.4
    Steam Power & Milk Texturing6.0
    Build Quality & Durability7.2
    Ease of Use & Learning Curveweakest link5.9
    carries 12 of the 87.2 points scored
    Maintenance & Cleaning6.7
    bottomless not published; plumbable not scored
    Workflow & Ergonomics6.2
    Value for Money7.2
    Price from$699.99
    Score7.2
    Machine TypeSemi-automatic
    Built-in GrinderYes
    Automatic MilkNo
    Body MaterialStainless steel
    Read the Gevi 20Bar Super Automatic Espresso Machine review →
  6. 6De'LonghiLa Specialista Maestro EC9885MFrom $999.957.0

    How it scored

    Shot Quality & Extraction6.1
    Steam Power & Milk Texturing7.0
    Build Quality & Durability8.2
    Ease of Use & Learning Curve7.1
    Maintenance & Cleaning10.0
    plumbable and bottomless not published
    Workflow & Ergonomics6.9
    Value for Moneyweakest link5.1
    carries 10 of the 87.2 points scored
    Price from$999.95
    Score7.0
    Machine TypeSemi-automatic
    Built-in GrinderYes
    Automatic MilkYes
    Body MaterialMetal
    Read the De'Longhi La Specialista Maestro EC9885M review →
  7. 7GaggiaClassic Evo Pro RI9380/49From $4996.7

    How it scored

    Shot Quality & Extraction6.1
    Steam Power & Milk Texturing6.0
    Build Quality & Durability7.8
    Ease of Use & Learning Curveweakest link4.1
    carries 12 of the 87.2 points scored
    Maintenance & Cleaning9.2
    plumbable and bottomless not published
    Workflow & Ergonomics6.2
    Value for Money9.0
    Price from$499
    Score6.7
    Machine TypeSemi-automatic
    Built-in GrinderNo
    Automatic MilkNo
    Body MaterialSolid steel housing with brass, Stainless steel
    Read the Gaggia Classic Evo Pro RI9380/49 review →
  8. 8BrevilleInfuser BES840XLFrom $336.506.6

    How it scored

    Shot Quality & Extraction7.5
    Steam Power & Milk Texturing6.0
    Build Quality & Durability7.6
    Ease of Use & Learning Curveweakest link2.9
    carries 12 of the 87.2 points scored
    Maintenance & Cleaning5.8
    plumbable and bottomless not published
    Workflow & Ergonomics5.6
    Value for Money10.0
    Price from$336.50
    Score6.6
    Machine TypeSemi-automatic
    Built-in GrinderNo
    Automatic MilkNo
    Body MaterialStainless steel
    Read the Breville Infuser BES840XL review →
  9. 9De'LonghiLa Specialista Arte EvoFrom $699.956.4

    How it scored

    Shot Quality & Extraction5.0
    Steam Power & Milk Texturing6.5
    Build Quality & Durability8.8
    Ease of Use & Learning Curveweakest link4.7
    carries 12 of the 87.2 points scored
    Maintenance & Cleaning8.3
    plumbable and bottomless not published
    Workflow & Ergonomics6.2
    Value for Money6.4
    Price from$699.95
    Score6.4
    Machine TypeSemi-automatic
    Built-in GrinderYes
    Automatic MilkNo
    Body MaterialStainless steel
    Read the De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo review →
  10. 10GaggiaE24 RI9380/46 Espresso MachineFrom $4496.4

    How it scored

    Shot Quality & Extraction6.1
    Steam Power & Milk Texturing5.5
    Build Quality & Durability7.2
    Ease of Use & Learning Curveweakest link2.9
    carries 12 of the 87.2 points scored
    Maintenance & Cleaning7.5
    plumbable and bottomless not published
    Workflow & Ergonomics6.9
    Value for Money9.3
    Price from$449
    Score6.4
    Machine TypeSemi-automatic
    Built-in GrinderNo
    Automatic MilkNo
    Body MaterialSolid steel housing
    Read the Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine review →
  11. 11BrevilleBarista Express BES870XLFrom $692.996.3

    How it scored

    Shot Quality & Extraction7.5
    Steam Power & Milk Texturing6.0
    Build Quality & Durability7.6
    Ease of Use & Learning Curveweakest link4.7
    carries 12 of the 87.2 points scored
    Maintenance & Cleaning5.0
    plumbable and bottomless not published
    Workflow & Ergonomics5.0
    Value for Money6.4
    Price from$692.99
    Score6.3
    Machine TypeSemi-automatic with built-in grinder
    Built-in GrinderYes
    Automatic MilkNo
    Body MaterialStainless steel
    Read the Breville Barista Express BES870XL review →
  12. 12Mattino ProMattinata Espresso MachineFrom $159.996.3

    How it scored

    Shot Quality & Extraction5.0
    Steam Power & Milk Texturing5.5
    Build Quality & Durabilityweakest link4.8
    carries 16 of the 87.2 points scored
    Ease of Use & Learning Curve6.2
    Maintenance & Cleaning8.3
    plumbable not published; bottomless not scored
    Workflow & Ergonomics6.9
    Value for Money10.0
    Price from$159.99
    Score6.3
    Machine TypeSemi-automatic
    Automatic MilkYes
    Read the Mattino Pro Mattinata Espresso Machine review →
  13. 13De'LonghiClassic Signature Espresso MachineFrom $224.996.2

    How it scored

    Shot Quality & Extraction5.0
    Steam Power & Milk Texturing5.0
    Build Quality & Durability7.2
    Ease of Use & Learning Curveweakest link3.5
    carries 12 of the 87.2 points scored
    Maintenance & Cleaning7.5
    plumbable and bottomless not published
    Workflow & Ergonomics6.9
    Value for Money10.0
    Price from$224.99
    Score6.2
    Machine TypeSemi-automatic
    Built-in GrinderNo
    Automatic MilkNo
    Body MaterialStainless steel
    Read the De'Longhi Classic Signature Espresso Machine review →
  14. 14De'LonghiDedica EC680MFrom $149.955.9

    How it scored

    Shot Quality & Extraction5.0
    Steam Power & Milk Texturing6.0
    Build Quality & Durability6.7
    Ease of Use & Learning Curveweakest link2.9
    carries 12 of the 87.2 points scored
    Maintenance & Cleaning6.7
    plumbable and bottomless not published
    Workflow & Ergonomics5.0
    Value for Money10.0
    Price from$149.95
    Score5.9
    Machine TypeSemi-automatic
    Built-in GrinderNo
    Automatic MilkNo
    Body MaterialStainless steel
    Read the De'Longhi Dedica EC680M review →
  15. 15De'LonghiStilosa EC260BKFrom $104.995.6

    How it scored

    Shot Quality & Extraction5.0
    Steam Power & Milk Texturing5.0
    Build Quality & Durability6.4
    Ease of Use & Learning Curveweakest link2.9
    carries 12 of the 87.2 points scored
    Maintenance & Cleaning5.8
    plumbable and bottomless not published
    Workflow & Ergonomics5.0
    Value for Money10.0
    Price from$104.99
    Score5.6
    Machine TypeSemi-automatic
    Built-in GrinderNo
    Automatic MilkNo
    Body MaterialStainless steel, Plastic
    Read the De'Longhi Stilosa EC260BK review →
  16. 16Flair58 Plus 2From $6995.3

    How it scored

    Shot Quality & Extraction5.3
    Steam Power & Milk Texturingweakest link2.0
    carries 16 of the 87.2 points scored
    Build Quality & Durability8.9
    Ease of Use & Learning Curve2.9
    Maintenance & Cleaning6.7
    plumbable and bottomless not published
    Workflow & Ergonomics6.9
    Value for Money5.3
    Price from$699
    Score5.3
    Machine TypeManual lever
    Built-in GrinderNo
    Automatic MilkNo
    Body MaterialStainless steel
    Read the Flair 58 Plus 2 review →
  17. 17FlairClassic Manual Lever Espresso MakerFrom $1595.2

    How it scored

    Shot Quality & Extraction5.0
    Steam Power & Milk Texturing3.5
    Build Quality & Durability5.0
    Ease of Use & Learning Curveweakest link2.4
    carries 12 of the 87.2 points scored
    Maintenance & Cleaning5.0
    plumbable and bottomless not published
    Workflow & Ergonomics6.9
    Value for Money10.0
    Price from$159
    Score5.2
    Machine TypeManual lever
    Built-in GrinderNo
    Automatic MilkNo
    Read the Flair Classic Manual Lever Espresso Maker review →
⇄ Compare
01PIDBreville Barista Express Impress BES876
7.7Very good

Breville Barista Express Impress BES876

The Barista Express with the tamping done for you, so the shot is repeatable from day one

Boiler
Thermocoil heating system with PID temperature control
Pressure
9 bar
Material
Stainless steel
Machine type
Semi-automatic with built-in grinder
from$799.95
02PIDBreville Barista Pro
7.6Very good

Breville Barista Pro

Home baristas who want a fast, all-in-one espresso machine with an integrated grinder and minimal wait time

Boiler
ThermoJet
Pressure
9 bar
Material
Brushed stainless steel
Machine type
Semi-automatic
from$849.95
03PIDBreville Bambino BES450
7.4Very good

Breville Bambino BES450

A first espresso machine: compact, a 3 second ThermoJet heat-up and a manual steam wand, no grinder

Boiler
ThermoJet
Pressure
9 bar
Material
Stainless steel
Machine type
Semi-automatic
from$299.95
04Built-in grinderBreville Barista Touch BES880BSS
7.4Very good

Breville Barista Touch BES880BSS

A household where more than one person makes milk drinks and nobody wants to learn to steam

Boiler
ThermoJet
Pressure
15 bar
Material
Stainless steel
Machine type
Semi-automatic with built-in grinder
from$987.99
05PIDGevi 20Bar Super Automatic Espresso Machine
7.2Very good

Gevi 20Bar Super Automatic Espresso Machine

Home baristas wanting an all-in-one espresso machine with integrated grinder and steam wand

Boiler
Double volume boiler
Pressure
20 bar
Material
Stainless steel
Machine type
Semi-automatic
from$699.99
06Built-in grinderDe'Longhi La Specialista Maestro EC9885M
7.0Very good

De'Longhi La Specialista Maestro EC9885M

Hands-on espresso with a grinder, assisted tamping and both an automatic and a manual milk system, plus cold brew in minutes

Boiler
1 Thermoblock + 1 heating system
Pressure
19 bar
Material
Metal
Machine type
Semi-automatic
from$999.95
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