Best espresso machines, by budget —
Under $6,000.
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8 machines worth pulling shots on.
Ranked top to bottom. Highlighted picks decide the tier.
Olympia Express
Semi-commercial espresso machines
Olympia Cremina
For enthusiast baristas.
Current price
$5,500
ECM
Prosumer espresso machines
ECM Synchronika
For enthusiast baristas.
Current price
$3,599
MSRP $3,699
Decent Espresso
Prosumer espresso machines
Decent DE1XL
For enthusiast baristas.
Current price
$3,299
Profitec
Prosumer espresso machines
Profitec Pro 700
For enthusiast baristas.
Current price
$2,979
MSRP $3,299
Rocket Espresso
Prosumer espresso machines
Rocket Mozzafiato Cronometro R
For enthusiast baristas.
Current price
$2,900
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
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