Espresso machines under $1000 are usually somewhere between mid-range and high-end machines, so you can expect that they will make you some really good coffee drinks. When it comes to the best of these espresso machines, you can expect them to be durable, easy-to-use, and to produce great results. Therefore, let’s take a look at what some of the best machines under $1000 are.
#1 Breville the Barista Express – Best Choice


The burr grinder of the Barista Express can grind the beans at the level of your preference and the ground coffee will then fall directly into the portafilter locked into the grinding cradle of the machine. There’s also a grind amount dial on the machine that lets you control how much coffee you want the grinder to grind. This machine allows you to make double and single espresso shots.
Key features:
- Dose-control grinding
- Multi-level grinder
- Constant temperature of the brew water
- Milk frother
- Pre-infusion
Pros
Great espresso
Great milk foam
Dose-control grinding lets you adjust the strength of the coffee
Cons
Nothing for this product
#2 De’Longhi ECAM22110SB – Best value


This espresso machine works with both coffee beans and pre-ground coffee. It also has a milk frother that is manual and that can make great foam for the many cappuccinos, lattes, and macchiatos you’ll want to have once you buy the ECAM22110SB. The espresso machine also has adjustable coffee spouts that can accommodate shorter and taller cups.
Key features:
- Cappuccino system
- Adjustable coffee spouts
- 13-level grinder
- Works with pre-ground coffee
- Programmable temperature, coffee strength, and cup size
Pros
Great manual milk frother
Consistent brew temperature
Fantastic macchiato, latte, and cappuccino
Cons
Small water reservoir
#3 Rancilio Silvia – Premium Pick


This espresso machine can make you single and double espresso shots, with the ground coffee being in a portafilter during the extraction process. The portafilter has an ergonomic handle and is, therefore, very easy-to-use; locking it into the commercial grade group head is also not an issue. Even though the Rancilio Silvia works with ground coffee, you can buy a pod and capsule adaptor separately and use your favorite pods and capsules on the machine.
Key features:
- Manual steam wand
- Portafilter
- Steam dial
- Control panel with rocker buttons
- Commercial grade group head
Pros
Portafilter with an ergonomic handle
Easy-to-use control panel
You can buy a separate pod and capsule adaptor with the machine
Cons
Nothing for this espresso machine
#4 Jura Ena Micro 1 – Best for espresso only


This espresso machine uses a multi-level grinder to grind the coffee beans that you like, which means that you can choose the grind size of your coffee. The machine has a sleek design, is very easy-to-use, and it is very compact measuring only 9 x 12.7 x 17.5 inches.
Key features:
- Coffee drinks at the touch of a button
- Multi-level grinder
- Three coffee drinks
- Three cup sizes
- Two coffee strengths
Pros
Compact
Easy-to-use
Great design
Cons
Makes only single shots
Doesn’t make milk-based drinks
#5 Jura Impressa C65 – Best automatic espresso machine
The Jura Impressa C65 uses a 15-bar pressure pump to make you great espresso by optimizing the extraction of the coffee. The machine has a milk frother which froths the milk to the point it turns into a silky foam. Therefore, you’ll have a blast with the C65 if you enjoy espresso as much as you enjoy cappuccino. Furthermore, the C65 has a hot water function which is great for making tea or hot cocoa.
Key features:
- Menu dial
- Milk frother
- 15-bar pressure pump
- Hot water function
- Adjustable coffee strength
Pros
A simple machine
Great milk frother
Adjustable coffee spouts
Cons
The way the menu is might be confusing for some
Not many grind levels
#6 De’Longhi ESAM3300 Magnifica


This espresso machine can make you single and double espresso shots with the help of its easy-to-use control panel. The coffee drinks made by the ESAM3300 are programmable. That said, you customize the drinks by programming the strength of the coffee and adjusting the cup size of the drink.
Key features:
- Patented Cappuccino System
- Direct-to-Brew system
- 13-level grinder
- Makes one or two espresso shots at a time
- Adjustable coffee spouts
Pros
Makes great cappuccinos
Simple to use
Programmable coffee drinks
Cons
Noisy when grinding
The milk frother froths the milk a bit slowly
#7 Gaggia Brera


The Gaggia Brera has a front made of stainless steel, which is great for preventing any corrosion at the places where water and coffee are likely to spill. The coffee spout on the espresso machine are height-adjustable, and you can fit any cup that is from 3.25 to 4.5 inches tall. The brew group of the Gaggia Brera is, furthermore, removable, which makes the machine easy to clean.
Key features:
- Panarello steam wand
- LED display
- Push control buttons
- Height-adjustable coffee spout
- Front made of stainless steel
Pros
Programmable coffee drinks
Buttons are easy to understand
Removable brew group
Cons
Mostly made of plastic
Works kind of slow
#8 Saeco Incanto Plus Espresso Machine
This espresso machine uses the Classic Milk Frother to make cappuccino, latte, macchiato, and other milk-based drinks. You can make all the drinks on this machine according to your preference by customizing the coffee strength. There’s also a hot water option which you can use when you feel like having tea or hot chocolate. The boiler on the Saeco Incanto Plus heats up quickly, which means that you won’t have to wait long before your drink is prepared.
Key features:
- Ceramic grinders
- Classic Milk Frother
- Powder Option
- Programmable switch off time
- Espresso and lungo buttons
Pros
Boiler heats up quickly
Works with coffee beans and pre-ground coffee
Programmable coffee strength
Cons
Requires a bigger clearance so that you can open the reservoir and the bean hopper
#9 illy 60254 X1 Espresso Machine – The beauty


The illy X1 works with iperEspresso capsules, so if you want to make espresso on it, you’ll have to buy these kind of capsules. This espresso machine has a steam wand for your cappuccinos and lattes, but it can also dispense hot water for your tea and hot chocolate. Furthermore, the illy X1 lets you customize the coffee volume and it has a removable cup support tray in case you need to accommodate a larger cup underneath the portafilter.
Key features:
- Works with iperEspresso capsules
- Steam wand with hot water function
- Metal body
- Has a portafilter
- Has a cup support tray that is removable
Pros
Makes milk-based and coffee based drinks
Coffee volume can be customized
Durable and compact
Cons
Doesn’t work with capsules that are not illy iperEspresso
#10 La Pavoni 8-Cup Lever-Style Espresso Maker – The ‘Man of Steel’


The La Pavoni can make you one or two shots of espresso, and it comes with a tamper, filter baskets, a measuring spoon, a screen, and a screen holder. It is a very durable espresso maker because it is made of steel. Furthermore, the La Pavoni is very compact and will fit almost every kitchen counter out there.
Key features:
- Traditional steam wand
- Lever
- Single or double espresso shots
Pros
Durable because it’s made of steel
Interesting design
Compact
Cons
The steam wand doesn’t swivel
No three-way solenoid valve
FAQ
Is a coffee maker and an espresso machine the same?
No, they are not the same. There is a big difference between them when it comes to how they brew the coffee. In a coffee maker, the coffee beans are grinded more coarsely and the water that brews them doesn’t press on the coffee like the water that makes the espresso in espresso machines. Therefore, a coffee maker makes you coffee, a drink with more water and less coffee, and an espresso machine makes you espresso, which is thicker and richer than coffee because it has more coffee and less water in it.
How often should I descale an espresso machine?
That would depend on whether the water in the water tank of the espresso machine is filtered or not. If you’re using a filter for your machine, you’ll probably need to descale it once a year. However, if your espresso machine doesn’t have a water filter, you’ll need to descale it more frequently, like every month or two. Nevertheless, you should check the manual that comes with the espresso machine that you’ve bought to see what its manufacturers recommend.
Things to consider when buying an espresso machine
The beverages the espresso machine makes – Depending on what kind of coffee drinks you prefer, you should pick an espresso machine that can make those drinks. If you like milk-based drinks, you should go for an espresso machine that has a milk frother. On the other hand, if you prefer drinking espresso and ristreto, you should search the market for an espresso machine that makes these kind of drinks only.
Features of the machine – There are espresso machines that have great features such as programmability of the drinks, milk frothers, hot water function, bean hoppers and grinders, and more. You should always be looking for a machine that has the features that you think could serve you. However, you should also be looking for a machine that can offer you customization of your drinks.
Is it easy to use it – Your espresso machine should be easy-to-use or otherwise you’ll have a hard time every time you’ll try to make espresso on it. With a machine that is hard to use, you’ll end up preparing your coffee drink very slowly and you’ll lose time. Now, you’ll have to put in some effort into learning how to operate your machine. However, this effort shouldn’t make you never use the espresso machine again.
The durability of the machine – Before you buy an espresso machine, you should ask yourself how durable it is. Usually, machines that are made of metal and stainless steel are much more resistant to damage and corrosion than machines made of plastic. Therefore, look for a machine that is made of metal or that at least has very little plastic in its construction.
How much the machine costs – How much money you’ll have to spend for buying the espresso machine also matters. Of course, this will depend on how much money you actually can afford spending. However, if you can find the features and the quality of features that you’re looking for in a machine that’s not very expensive, you will probably have no reason to buy some other machine with the same features and quality of features that costs a fortune.
The size of the machine – It’s always great to have an espresso machine that is compact and that can fit in different spots in your house. Of course, which dimensions your machine should have will have to do with how much space you have on your kitchen counter or anywhere else you want to place it. Also, mind how much clearance you’ll need for your machine because there are parts on it that will have to sometimes be removed.
How many coffee drinkers will make coffee on the machine – If you live in a household that has a lot of coffee drinkers, you’ll probably need to get a machine with a larger water reservoir and—if the machine has a bean hopper— a bean hopper with a greater capacity. On the other hand, smaller machines are great for you if you live in a smaller family or are buying it for yourself only. The same things apply for the espresso machine you’re buying for your workplace.
Conclusion
All the espresso machines that we mentioned in our list of best espresso machines under $1000 are great. However, our top pick is Breville the Barista Express espresso machine. This machine has many interesting features, is very durable, and brings a good bang for the buck. However, the other nine machines are also great, and if you prefer any of them more than the Barista Express, you should consider buying the machine that you like.
i read some comments on reddit about the best
but what did you base your chose of machines on?
Hello, Unbelievable !! :)) We appreciate your question very much!! :)) ☕
We, the Morning Call Coffee Stand team, made this list of best espresso machines under $1000 based on several factors: the value of their features, their reliability, the feedbacks from users, their value for the money, and the different needs of customers. We took plenty of time to do thorough research on the topic and came up with a list of 10 very carefully selected espresso machines that we thought would meet the vast variety of needs for the potential customers.
Did you like our list? We’re very happy if you did!
Have a good day and enjoy your coffee!! :)) ☕
Do different climates affect espresso machines differently? I’m from Australia,
Much love. <3
Hi, Olivia!! Much love to you too!! <3 <3 <3 :)) ☕
While humidity and temperature could affect the ground coffee in the machine, the temperature of your espresso, and maybe even the espresso flavor, it's perfectly safe for you to use one of the espresso machines that we have on the list... and even other espresso machines that we didn't include on our list. :)) Just keep a good room temperature and reasonable humidity levels at your home and your machine will be more than fine.
Enjoy your day and your coffee!! :)) ☕
Entry-level machines don’t work for me. I don’t like them… That’s why I’m checking for one under 1000. But what’s the thing with dual boilers? What difference does it make if an espresso machine has one or two
boilers???
Hello, Martin!! We’re glad you’re interested in espresso machines that fall in this price category!! :)) ☕
To answer your question, single-boiler espresso machines have a single boiler that heats both the water for brewing coffee and the one for steaming milk. Because there’s only one boiler in these machines, they cannot brew coffee and steam milk at the same time. Contrary to that, dual-boiler espresso machines have two separate boilers: one for the brewing water and the other one for the steam. This means that you can brew coffee and steam milk at the same time, and that you can also pick the temperatures that are best for each one of these two things. Furthermore, with a dual-boiler espresso machine your coffee drink won’t drop its temperature as a result of the waiting time between brewing and steaming.
We hope that you now have a clearer idea of what the difference between single and dual-boiler espresso machine is.
What kind of coffee are you having today? We at Morning Call Coffee Stand are down for some iced coffee!! Have a good day!! :)) ☕
what’s the best fully automatic
@morningcallcoffeestand
Hello there!! We bet you like coffee as much as coffee likes you, Oreo!! :)) ☕
The best fully automatic espresso machines on this list are the following:
Jura Impressa C65
https://www.amazon.com/Jura-15068-IMPRESSA-Automatic-Platinum/dp/B00Z4TSRFW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=sl1&tag=morccs-20&linkId=7b962b3384b6d1c907fdad1c04e41a4b&language=en_US
De’Longhi ECAM22110SB
https://www.amazon.com/DeLonghi-ECAM22110SB-Automatic-Cappuccino-Espresso/dp/B005MMN4DG
De’Longhi ESAM3300 Magnifica
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000N2YKQ0/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&linkCode=sl1&tag=morccs-20&linkId=598b7705259b5611178a0b6dd4632114&language=en_US
Saeco Incanto Plus Espresso Machine
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DD2GPSW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&linkCode=sl1&tag=morccs-20&linkId=34a5679b813686b5eb7696d6d1991606&language=en_US
Fully automatic machines can make life a bit easier, right? Have a good day wrapped with the good aroma of coffee!! :)) ☕
What’s the best machine for macchiato?
Thank you very much,
Emily
Hi, Emily!! We too love macchiato!! :)) ☕
Emily, all of the espresso machines that are on this list are great for macchiatos, except for the Jura Ena Micro 1 which doesn’t have a milk frothing system, and, you are, therefore, free to pick the machine you prefer the best. :))
If you’re having some good macchiato at the moment, enjoy it to the fullest!! :)) ☕