Best espresso machines, by budget —
Under $2,500.
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8 machines worth pulling shots on.
Ranked top to bottom. Highlighted picks decide the tier.
Profitec
Prosumer espresso machines
Profitec Pro 500
For advanced baristas.
Current price
$2,499
Rocket Espresso
Prosumer espresso machines
Rocket Appartamento
For advanced baristas.
Current price
$1,900
Profitec
Prosumer espresso machines
Profitec Pro 300
For advanced baristas.
Current price
$1,899
Lelit
Prosumer espresso machines
Lelit Mara X
For advanced baristas.
Current price
$1,850
Profitec
Entry-level espresso machines
Profitec Go
For intermediate baristas.
Current price
$1,199
Rancilio
Entry-level espresso machines
Rancilio Silvia
For intermediate baristas.
Current price
$845
Breville
Entry-level espresso machines
Breville Barista Express
For beginner baristas.
Current price
$749
Gaggia
Entry-level espresso machines
Gaggia Classic Pro
For intermediate baristas.
Current price
$499
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