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Breville Bambino
$299.95Breville U.S. list price, checked Oct 17, 2026
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13 models
Espresso machines under $500
Every espresso machine in our catalog with a U.S. list price under $500 on the maker's own site. List prices run from $159.00 to $499.95.
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Budget with auto milk
Breville Bambino Plus
$499.95Breville U.S. list price, checked Oct 17, 2026
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All espresso machines under $500
Sorted by maker list price.
| Photo | Model | Type | Maker list price | Key specs (from maker) | List price checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flair Classic | manual lever | $159.00 | - | Oct 17, 2026 |
| Flair 2GO | manual lever | $199.00 | - | Oct 17, 2026 |
 | De'Longhi Dedica Duo (EC890) | semi-automatic | $249.95 | - | Oct 17, 2026 |
| Breville Bambino | semi-automatic | $299.95 | Heating system: ThermoJet | Oct 17, 2026 |
| Gaggia Espresso Evolution | semi-automatic | $299.99 | Heating system: Single boiler | Oct 17, 2026 |
| Gaggia Carezza Deluxe | semi-automatic | $349.00 | Heating system: Single boiler | Oct 17, 2026 |
| Flair 49 Pro | manual lever | $359.00 | Portafilter: 49 mm | Oct 17, 2026 |
| Gaggia Besana | super-automatic | $399.00 | - | Oct 17, 2026 |
| Turin Axis PID Lever Espresso Machine | lever | $469.00 | Portafilter: 58 mm | Oct 17, 2026 |
| Gaggia Brera | super-automatic | $499.00 | - | Oct 17, 2026 |
| Breville Bambino Plus | semi-automatic | $499.95 | Heating system: ThermoJet | Oct 17, 2026 |
| Breville Duo-Temp Pro | semi-automatic | $499.95 | Heating system: Thermocoil; Portafilter: 54 mm | Oct 17, 2026 |
| De'Longhi Dedica Maestro Plus (EC950M) | semi-automatic | $499.95 | - | Oct 17, 2026 |
List prices and specs come from each manufacturer's own website on the date shown. Retailer prices are added once affiliate data feeds are approved.
Thumbnails are illustrative category photos, not the listed models (Photo: Jakub Żerdzicki / Unsplash; Photo: Badah Q / Pexels; Photo: Kaboompics.com / Pexels; Photo: Jess Eddy / Unsplash). Product photos are added from approved retailer feeds.
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Frequently asked questions
How many espresso machines under $500 are listed here?
13 models from our catalog, built from each maker's own website (checked Oct 17, 2026). List prices run from $159.00 to $499.95.
Are these tested or ranked?
No. We do not bench-test or review gear. The table is sorted by maker list price; our buying-guide picks are marked where they appear.