Best budget
Breville Bambino
$299.95Breville U.S. list price, checked Oct 17, 2026
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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.
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Espresso machines under $300
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- Breville Bambino (Best budget): 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
Budget for filter
Baratza Encore
$149.95Baratza U.S. list price, checked Oct 17, 2026
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Budget hopper grinder
Breville Dose Control Pro
$159.95Breville U.S. list price, checked Oct 17, 2026
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Best budget
Baratza Encore ESP
$199.95Baratza U.S. list price, checked Oct 17, 2026
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Best for beginners
Breville Smart Grinder Pro
$199.95Breville U.S. list price, checked Oct 17, 2026
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Best for espresso and filter
Fellow Opus 2
$199.95–$249.95Fellow U.S. list price, checked Oct 17, 2026
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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 budget): 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.