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Best Espresso Machine under $300 to Buy in 2020

April 22, 2018 By Helen 7 Comments

One of the best early inventions in human history is coffee. Okay, some of you may not agree with that statement. But if you are like me, coffee is the fifth food group in your diet. Did you know that in the U.S. we drink 400 million cups of coffee every day! Wow, no wonder you see coffee shops around every corner. Roughly we spend 20 billion dollars a day on coffee in those shops. Those numbers are mind blowing. But you could save over $1,000 a year by making your favorite coffee drinks at home. To help you do that I have put together this review of the best espresso machine under $300.

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  • Best Espresso Machines under $300 to Buy in 2020
    • 1. The Editor's Pick - Mr. Coffee Cafe Barista Espresso and Cappuccino Maker
    • 2. 7 Pc All-In-One Espresso/Cappuccino Machine Bundle Set
    • 3. Nespresso Vertuo Evoluo Coffee and Espresso Machine with Aeroccino by De'Longhi
    • 4. Nespresso Pixie D60 Espresso Machines
    • 5. The Espresso machine over $300 - Breville 800ESXL 15-Bar Triple-Priming Die-Cast Espresso Machine
  • Conclusion
    • Related posts:

Best Espresso Machines under $300 to Buy in 2020

 Model

Rating

MR. COFFEE CAFE BARISTA ESPRESSO AND CAPPUCCINO MAKER

4.9

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7 PC ALL-IN-ONE ESPRESSO/ CAPPUCCINO MACHINE BUNDLE SET

4.8

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NESPRESSO VERTUO EVOLUO COFFEE AND ESPRESSO MACHINE

4.7

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NESPRESSO PIXIE D60 ESPRESSO MACHINES

4.7

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BREVILLE 800ESXL 15-BAR TRIPLE-PRIMING DIE-CAST

4.8

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1. The Editor's Pick - Mr. Coffee Cafe Barista Espresso and Cappuccino Maker

best espresso machine under $300

I have a few reasons why this Mr. Coffee espresso maker is my first choice. For one, I love how you can make numerous types of coffee drinks. Not only does it make espresso, but you at the push of a button you can also make cappuccinos and lattes. It only takes a few seconds to heat up, and everything is controlled by its own button. You can choose how frothy you want your milk and how strong you crave your coffee. Even cleaning it is done by just pushing the buttons. Making a delicious cup of coffee has never been easier.

  Pros

  • Automatically control how frothy the milk gets
  • Push button system for both making beverages and cleaning.
  • Water and milk containers are easy to fill and remove
  • Multiple functions to create different coffee drinks each with their own buttons
  • Easy to clean

  Cons

  • The machine is quite large and takes up a lot of counter space
  • None of the parts are dishwasher safe
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2. 7 Pc All-In-One Espresso/Cappuccino Machine Bundle Set

best espresso machine under $300

This bundled set is a great buy for first timers. I loved how easy it was to assemble the machine, every part was clearly labeled and took me about 10 minutes. The espresso maker heats up quickly and I appreciated the fact the light turns green when it’s ready to go. Like the previous one, this also makes multiple types of coffee drinks. The machine has 2 filter baskets so you can control how many shots of espresso you want in your cup. But the primary reason this is my second choice is it comes with an electric coffee grinder, an accessory that most do not include.

  Pros

  • Choice in types of beverages you want to create
  • Easy to assemble.
  • Drip tray, filter baskets and reservoirs are easy to remove and clean
  • Clear water tank so you can easily see water levels
  • Comes with coffee grinder, tamper, measuring spoon and two coffee cups

  Cons

  • The machine is a little noisy when in use
  • Parts are not dishwasher safe and need to be cleaned by hand
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3. Nespresso Vertuo Evoluo Coffee and Espresso Machine with Aeroccino by De'Longhi

best espresso machine under $300

With the previous espresso makers on my list, the one thing I had trouble with was figuring out the precise amount of grounds and pressure needed. If you want to take the guess work and practice out of the equation, this may be a good choice for you. The Nespresso uses premade “pods”, you get a sampler of 12 with the machine. This eliminates a number of steps in creating a superb cup of espresso. I did like that you could choose between cold or hot milk, depending on what type of beverage you want. The machine heats up quickly and takes just seconds to brew one cup of coffee that is not too hot to drink right away.

  Pros

  • Coffee does not need to be ground or measured first as the machine uses premade pods
  • No need to change settings as the machine comes ready to go, just add water
  • Coffee pods come in two sizes so you can make small or large cups as needed
  • Comes with a large water tank and used pods go in a separate container that holds up to 17
  • Comes with 12 pods in different flavors

  Cons

  • The machine only works with the Nespresso pods, this can add up over time
  • Makes quite a bit of noise when in use
  • The milk frother produces more of a foam layer that may not be appealing to some
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4. Nespresso Pixie D60 Espresso Machines

best espresso machine under $300

The Nespresso Pixie might be the ideal machine if you are only looking to brew the occasional espresso. Just like the previous Nespresso, the machine only uses coffee capsules made by the company. Included with it are samples of 16 flavors and strengths, including decaf, capsules. What I did like about this one is the size, it’s much smaller than any of the others, so it takes up very little counter space. As it does make quite a bit of noise, I liked the volume control function. It also turns off automatically after nine minutes.

  Pros

  • Heats up quickly and makes coffee in seconds
  • Has an automatic turn off function and volume control
  • Water tank is easy to remove and refill
  • Cleaning is easy to do, and you only need to descale it a couple of times a year
  • Takes up very little space on the counter

  Cons

  • Even with a volume control it is quite loud when in use
  • It only works with the special coffee capsules made by Nespresso
  • Most of the parts are made of plastic, rather than durable stainless steel
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5. The Espresso machine over $300 - Breville 800ESXL 15-Bar Triple-Priming Die-Cast Espresso Machine

best espresso machine under $300

This Breville espresso maker may be a good purchase if you are just starting out making them at home. Unlike the previous two listed, this machine basically just makes espresso. It does come with an accessory to froth the milk for cappuccinos. But I found that to be a little messy, as the milk kept overflowing from the pitcher before it reached the ideal temperature. Nevertheless, it works great for just steaming the milk. Since the grounds tend to be wet after brewing, cleanup is not as easy unless you allow them to dry out a bit first. I did observe it to be louder when in use than the others listed here.

  Pros

  • Heats up quickly
  • Front filling water tank makes it easy to fill and keep an eye on
  • Includes a purge function to adjust water to correct temperature to extract the most flavor from the espresso beans
  • Dial to easily select the function you want to use
  • Comes with cleaning tool, tamper, filters and frothing pitcher

  Cons

  • This machine does not make different types of coffee drinks
  • When in use the machine is quite loud
  • Milk tends to overflow while using the frothing attachment
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Conclusion

After testing out these five different espresso makers the Mr. Coffee is my favorite. I love having multiple choices in the types of beverages I can create, I do love variety. I liked that it came out of the box pretty much ready to go. Compared the other four machines listed here, I found this one to be the quietest. And, besides the delicious espresso, I love the push button cleaning on this machine. If you are planning on making your own coffee drinks at home, this may just be the best espresso machine under $300.

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