Photo: Unsplash3 verified models, compared by manufacturer specs and list price. 3 list at or under $2,000.
List price per manufacturer page, checked 2026-10-14. Prices change; always confirm with the retailer.
Retailer price history appears here once our feeds are connected. We show no historical prices until then.
List price per manufacturer page, checked 2026-10-14. Prices change; always confirm with the retailer.
Retailer price history appears here once our feeds are connected. We show no historical prices until then.
List price per manufacturer page, checked 2026-10-14. Prices change; always confirm with the retailer.
Retailer price history appears here once our feeds are connected. We show no historical prices until then.
Boiler type drives workflow: thermoblocks heat fast; dual boilers let you brew and steam at once.
Budget for a capable grinder alongside the machine — specialty retailers commonly advise grind quality matters as much as the machine.
Check whether the portafilter is a standard size, so accessories are easy to find.
We include current models from established manufacturers whose specs and list prices we could confirm on the manufacturer's own site. We sort by list price. Once retailer feeds are connected we'll add daily prices, 90-day lows and a "good time to buy" signal.
See our methodology.