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Best espresso machines and grinders under $300

Models from our buying-guide picks whose maker list price is $300 or less (U.S. list prices, checked Oct 17, 2026). Picks are chosen on maker specs, list prices and brand track record. We do not bench-test, and we publish no ratings.

Espresso machines under $300

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  • Breville Bambino (Best value pick): The lowest list price among our main picks that still has PID temperature control and a steam wand.
  • Gaggia Espresso Evolution (Budget single boiler): Gaggia's entry machine at a list price under $300.

Full reasoning: espresso machines buying guide.

Grinders under $300

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  • Baratza Encore (Budget for filter): Baratza's entry grinder for drip and pour-over.
  • Breville Dose Control Pro (Budget hopper grinder): Breville's lower-cost conical grinder.
  • Baratza Encore ESP (Best value pick): The lowest-cost espresso-capable grinder in our main picks, from Baratza.
  • Breville Smart Grinder Pro (Best for beginners): Clear settings from espresso to French press and a big hopper.
  • Fellow Opus 2 (Best for espresso and filter): A compact conical grinder for people who make both espresso and pour-over.

Full reasoning: grinders buying guide.

Models without a published U.S. list price are left out rather than guessed. Retailer sale prices are added once affiliate data feeds are approved. Other budgets: Best under $700 · Best under $1,500. Browse all espresso machines or grinders.

Black Friday price truth: espresso machines under $300

Today's price next to our own tracked low for each pick. How we choose the three: all come from our editorial picks (maker specs, list prices and brand track record). Within the budget, the Top pick is the pick with the highest list price, the Best value pick is the lowest, and the Mid pick sits closest to the middle. We do not bench-test.

Only 2 of our espresso machine picks have a U.S. list price at or under $300, so this tier shows 2 picks instead of three.

Top pick

Gaggia Espresso Evolution

Gaggia's entry machine at a list price under $300.

Today
$299.99checked Oct 17, 2026
Our tracked low
$299.99Oct 17, 2026
Maker list price
$299.99Gaggia U.S. site

Tracked price history (maker list price): Oct 17, 2026: $299.99. No change since our first record (1 record since Oct 17, 2026).

Board: Wait $299.99 is the full list price (no discount recorded since Oct 17, 2026) and Black Friday is 35 days away.

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Best value pick

Breville Bambino

The lowest list price among our main picks that still has PID temperature control and a steam wand.

Today
$299.95checked Oct 17, 2026
Our tracked low
$299.95Oct 17, 2026
Maker list price
$299.95Breville U.S. site

Tracked price history (maker list price): Oct 17, 2026: $299.95. No change since our first record (1 record since Oct 17, 2026).

Board: Wait $299.95 is the full list price (no discount recorded since Oct 17, 2026) and Black Friday is 35 days away.

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