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Best espresso machines under $500

The strongest sub-$500 espresso machines in our database, ranked by price — every spec source-checked.

1
De'Longhi Dedica Arte EC885
Thermoblock · single thermoblock · PID
$301 Check price on Amazon →
2
De'Longhi Dedica Maestro Plus EC950.M
Thermoblock · Single thermoblock with Active Temperature Control, 3 selectable brew temperatures (92/94/96 °C) · PID
$324 Check price on Amazon →
3
Philips Baristina BAR301
Thermoblock · single thermoblock, brew only (no steam boiler; separate milk frother sold as accessory) · PID
$346 Check price on Amazon →
4
Breville/Sage Bambino
Thermoblock · single thermocoil (ThermoJet) · PID
$377 Check price on Amazon →
5
Solis Barista Perfetta Plus (Type 1170)
Thermoblock · single thermoblock · PID
$399 Check price on Amazon →
6
Smeg ECF02
Thermoblock · Single thermoblock heating element with steam wand · PID
$431 Check price on Amazon →
7
Gaggia Classic Evo Pro
Single boiler · single ~0.1L · PID
$485 Check price on Amazon →

Ranked by price (low to high). USD prices are converted from European MSRP — check Amazon for current pricing. As an Amazon Associate, CremaBase earns from qualifying purchases.