Guides
Every pick in these guides comes from the same written rules as our quiz. Browse the full machine and grinder lists too.
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Buying guide
The best espresso setup under $1,000
Machine and grinder together for under a thousand dollars, and where the money should go.
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Buying guide
The best espresso setup under $1,500
The sweet spot: PID single boilers, real flat-burr grinders, and when a one-box machine makes sense.
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Buying guide
The best espresso setup under $2,500
Dual boilers, E61 heat exchangers and the Mignon-class grinders that belong beside them.
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Comparison
Breville Bambino Plus vs. Gaggia Classic Pro
Two $500 machines with opposite philosophies: automatic milk or a 58mm workhorse.
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Comparison
Rancilio Silvia vs. Lelit Victoria
The classic single boiler against the one with temperature control built in.