Best Coffee Machines Under 150 | Expert Recommendations

The Nespresso Essenza Mini is the perfect coffee machine for people looking for a no fuss way to quickly brew espresso. Add a milk frother and you can easily make drinks like cappuccinos and lattes. The Essenza Mini’s small footprint also makes it a perfect machine for people with limited counter space.

The Bunn Speed Brew Platinum Thermal Coffee Maker offers a robust set of features that are hard to find in this price range: 1. It has an advanced spray head that makes delicious coffee for a large pot or a large mug. 2. Bunn made the steel water of commercial-grade stainless steel, which is more durable and safer. 3. Includes a convenient thermal carafe that’s superior to most competitors, both aesthetically and functionally. 4. An optimal size to fit most countertops while having a good 50 oz capacity. 5. Bunn offers a 3-year warranty, which speaks of the strict quality controls and prestige of the manufacturer.

The Bonavita Connoisseur is regarded as having one of the best price to quality ratios out there. This drip coffee maker is the real deal. In fact it is even part of the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) certified coffee brewers list which guarantees the capacity for optimal extraction aka superb coffee. The Bonavita Connoisseur brews up to 8 cups of coffee at a time at around a 6 minute brew time. Some of the features include the option for pre-infusion, a consistent showerhead, and a stainless steel carafe for keeping the coffee hot. The place where most drip coffee makers fall to the ground is in water temperature stability. Most struggle to reach the desired 195-205F temperature, let alone retain it throughout the brew. The Bonavita however, as the SCAA recommendation shows, is able to do this and so brew superior coffee. While there are espresso machines that can be found for under $150 they are of highly doubtful quality. This machine however, is simple to use, has a proven track record, and quite simply is able to make some absolutely delicious coffee. At this price range the Bonavita Connoisseur is an absolute bargain that we highly recommend.

This semi-automatic 2-in-1 espresso and coffee machine is powered by a 15-bar professional pump to extract all the essences of coffee. It includes a hot stem wand that froths the milk for you to enjoy the silk and smooth latte that you love. The best thing about this is that it has a preinstalled thermometer so you can check if you are brewing at the optimum condition to achieve that perfect cup of coffee.

This coffee machine can accommodate 4 cup sizes: 6, 8, 10, and 12 oz so you can choose to brew just the right amount of coffee for you. The large water reservoir allows you to brew 6 cups of coffee and keep it warm. The best thing about this is that it automatically turns off after two hours of no activity. I also love that it is travel mug ready so I don’t have to use a cup then transfer it to the travel mug which has higher hazards.

De’Longhi’s EC155 is one of the best cheap espresso machines with a pump system. Without going into too much detail, a pump makes real espresso. The cheaper ‘steam’ espresso machines are only capable of producing strong coffee shots, not real espresso. In spite of its plastic exterior, the EC155 has a lot of inner beauty to offer. In addition to producing a satisfying shot of espresso with a thick crema, You can get a great crema size with Illy or Lavazza beans (the size depends on the bean you use). The machine is compact, and if this is your first espresso machine, you might find the space beneath the portafilter and the frothing wand to be too small for the cups you already own. It may be necessary to buy standard espresso and/or cappuccino cups, as well as a short frothing pitcher. In addition to warming up quickly (in just under a minute), ESE pods can also be used. It allows you to make very fresh, high-quality espresso with no fuss.

I use traditional coffee pots; however, I spent years using glass thermal brewers. Glass ones are terrible. They stain, and inevitably they always break, and replacing the glass jar can cost as much as the machine. About seven years ago, I converted to the Mr. Coffee 10 Cup Coffee Maker | Optimal Brew Thermal System. Guess what – I am still using the same machine seven years later. Easy to use, no breakage, and low maintenance. And, to clean any stains, simply boil water and add a dishwashing tab, and boom – all stains are gone. I love this product so much I just bought another for my beach house. This coffee maker does what it says it does and lasts forever!

This coffee machine is an affordable choice, and the quality is also excellent for the price. You can use different capsule options or just fresh ground coffee. Additionally, this machine is very easy to use, it allows 3 different brew sizes and it shuts off automatically to save the battery. This way it will last much longer.

Delicious coffee in a matter of minutes — that’s the Keurig K-Supreme coffee maker for you. With different serving options, you can easily opt for either a 6, 8, 10 or 12oz cup of coffee and even pour your brew over some ice if it’s a cold caffeinated beverage that you crave. And if you’re someone who only prefers strong brews, Keurig has a special setting that lets you enjoy a bold and intense flavor.

The Hamilton FlexBrew coffee maker has a number of options that will delight almost any caffeine lover. You can choose between brewing a whole pot (roughly 12 cups) using coffee grounds of your choice or brewing a single-serve mug using a K-Cup pod. Alongside this, the coffee machine offers various brew strengths to choose from, ensuring that your favorite beverage is brewed to perfection.

This coffee maker has ample features to perfect each brewing step. The design evenly distributes water over coffee, giving a uniform flavor extraction.