Espresso gift guide under $300
7 espresso machines and grinders from our buying-guide picks with a U.S. list price of $300 or less, cheapest first. Maker list prices, checked Oct 17, 2026.
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Baratza Encore Grinder
Baratza's entry grinder for drip and pour-over.
- Today
- $149.95checked Oct 17, 2026
- Our tracked low
- $149.95Oct 17, 2026
- Maker list price
- $149.95Baratza U.S. site
Tracked price history (maker list price): Oct 17, 2026: $149.95. No change since our first record (1 record since Oct 17, 2026).
Breville Dose Control Pro Grinder
Breville's lower-cost conical grinder.
- Today
- $159.95checked Oct 17, 2026
- Our tracked low
- $159.95Oct 17, 2026
- Maker list price
- $159.95Breville U.S. site
Tracked price history (maker list price): Oct 17, 2026: $159.95. No change since our first record (1 record since Oct 17, 2026).
Baratza Encore ESP Grinder
The lowest-cost espresso-capable grinder in our main picks, from Baratza.
- Today
- $199.95checked Oct 17, 2026
- Our tracked low
- $199.95Oct 17, 2026
- Maker list price
- $199.95Baratza U.S. site
Tracked price history (maker list price): Oct 17, 2026: $199.95. No change since our first record (1 record since Oct 17, 2026).
Breville Smart Grinder Pro Grinder
Clear settings from espresso to French press and a big hopper.
- Today
- $199.95checked Oct 17, 2026
- Our tracked low
- $199.95Oct 17, 2026
- Maker list price
- $199.95Breville U.S. site
Tracked price history (maker list price): Oct 17, 2026: $199.95. No change since our first record (1 record since Oct 17, 2026).
Fellow Opus 2 Grinder
A compact conical grinder for people who make both espresso and pour-over.
- Today
- $199.95checked Oct 17, 2026
- Our tracked low
- $199.95Oct 17, 2026
- Maker list price
- $199.95Fellow U.S. site
Tracked price history (maker list price): Oct 17, 2026: $199.95. No change since our first record (1 record since Oct 17, 2026).
Breville Bambino Machine
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).
Gaggia Espresso Evolution Machine
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).
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