Find the right espresso setup for you, in 60 seconds

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Budgets cover the whole setup: machine plus grinder.

• Under $500Compact machines to learn on, plus the grinder to pair.Read the guide →
• $500–$1,000All-in-ones with built-in grinders and push-button machines.Get matched picks →
• $1,000+Machines and grinders you will not outgrow soon.Get matched picks →

• ComparisonBreville Bambino vs Barista ExpressCompact machine plus a separate grinder, or an all-in-one with the grinder built in? Which Breville suits you, based on specs and owner reviews.

How we pick

• 01

  Matched to you, not a "best" list

  We recommend the setup that fits your budget, drinks, and kitchen, and always count the grinder.

• 02

  Specs, owner reviews, retailer data

  Picks are researched, not hands-on tested, and we say so. Every product lists honest downsides.

• 03

  No paid placements

  Commissions never decide what we recommend. We link to retailers so you see the current price.