Complete setups
A machine on its own is half a decision. These are whole setups — machine, grinder and the accessories that actually matter — with the budget split shown and the reasoning attached.
All setups
Under $500
The best espresso setup under $500
MachineDe'Longhi Dedica DeLuxe
$200–$280GrinderBaratza Encore ESP
$180–$230All in$425–$555
$500–$750
The best espresso setup under $750
MachineBreville Bambino Plus
$420–$500GrinderBreville Smart Grinder Pro
$200–$250All in$680–$810
$750–$1,000
The best espresso setup under $1,000
MachineBreville Bambino Plus
$420–$500GrinderBreville Smart Grinder Pro
$200–$250All in$700–$830
$1,000–$1,500
The best setup for milk drinks under $1,500
MachineBreville Bambino Plus
$420–$500GrinderBaratza Sette 270
$400–$480All in$940–$1,100
$1,500–$2,000
The best enthusiast setup under $2,000
MachineLelit Anna PL41TEM
$600–$750GrinderNiche Zero
$750–$850All in$1,510–$1,760
$1,000–$1,500
The fastest morning espresso setup
MachineBreville Barista Express Impress
$850–$1,000GrinderBuilt into the machine
includedAll in$970–$1,120
$1,000–$1,500
The espresso setup with the best upgrade path
MachineLelit Anna PL41TEM
$600–$750GrinderBaratza Sette 270
$400–$480All in$1,120–$1,350
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