Breville is world-renowned for its coffee products and espresso machines. They make excellent products and are a household name for coffee drinkers. The Barista Express gives coffee drinkers the functionality to go from beans to brew in less than a minute. With a built-in grinder, the Barista Express guarantees full-flavor profiles and the temperature control allows for optimal extraction. Get café results quickly with the microfoam milk texturizer, all for under $700.

Barista Express Features:

• Adjustable PID digital temperature control
• Half pound capacity bean hopper and hands-free grinding
• Espresso pressure gauge
• 360º swivel-action steam wand
• Sleep and Auto-Off Modes
• 1-year manufacturer’s warranty

Calphalon is household name, but better known for pots & pans. However, Calphalon builds an exquisite semi-automatic espresso machine in the Temp iQ.

Temp iQ Features:

• Thermoblock heating technology and PID temperature control
• Integrated conical burr mill Grinder with 30 adjustable grind settings
• Warming tray for espresso-ready cups
• Pre-programmed settings for single and double shots
• Removable 2.8L water reservoir
• Includes Stainless steel milk jug, tamper, cleaning disc, cleaning brush, and cleaning pin

Although De’Longhi does make other kitchen appliances, they are best known for the coffee and espresso machines. The La Specialista Dual Heating Semi-automatic Espresso Machine is the closest machine to being fully-automatic with semi-automatic espresso machine pricing. This machine provides allows for café quality lattes, cappuccinos, and other espresso drinks. Inspired by professional automatic espresso machines, it takes the complexity of manual machines out of the equation.

La Specialista Features:

• Exclusive segsing technology  provides consistent grinding and the optimal dose
• One thermoblock for extracting coffee and an independent heating system for steaming milk or frothing
• Micro-foam frothing for Latte Art or rich froth for cappuccino
• 1 second quick start
•  2.0L water reservoir
• Separate hot water spout to brew an authentic Americano

Bezzera has been making espresso machines for more than 110 years, debuting their first in 1906 in Milan. With roots deep in Italian coffee history, rest assured this semi-automatic espresso machine is one of the best on the market. Many of the parts found on the Bezzera Hobby 01 are the same as what’s found on their professional models, including the group head and the 3-way solenoid valve.

New Hobby 01 Features:

• Commercial grade and efficient group head
• 3-way solenoid valve like the professional Bezzera machines
• 0.25L Boiler
  
•  3.0L water reservoir

Lelit specializes in two things: espresso machine and clothing irons. At first those seem like a world apart, but what makes a good clothing iron also makes a great espresso machine – steam control. The Lelit Anna PL41TEM is designed for entry level home baristas just approaching the pro-consumer side of espresso making at home. A digital PID display helps set the boiler temperature with ease, while the analog manometer helps users attain the perfect extraction. Toggle switches are a simple feature that’s unique to this machine and gives it commercial feel.

Anna PL41TEM Features:

• Manometer for precise coffee pressure
• 3-way solenoid valve to dry the coffee puck
  
• Cup warmer
  
•  2.7L water reservoir
• multi-directional steam wand with anti-burn handle

The brass heat exchange double broiler and brass group head in the Rancilio Silvia brings commercial components to kitchen countertops. Rancilio has been building the Silvia for over 20 years, where it’s only gotten better with age. Pulling from nearly a century of experience, Rancilio built the Silvia with commercial-grade parts and material found in espresso machine triple the price.

Silvia Features:

• 0.3 L insulated brass heat exchange boiler
• Stainless steel steaming wand
• Commercial brass group head for excellent heat retention
•  2.0L water reservoir
• Ergonomic 58 mm portafilter

Based in Milan, Italy, Gaggia builds exquisite espresso machines world-renowned for quality of construction and the caliber of coffee their machine create. The Gaggia Classic Pro has the look of a commercial automatic espresso machine, with proffesional build quality in a semi-automatic espresso machine. Eighty years of innovation make this one of the most durable espresso machine on our list. You can truly feel the difference in the weight and construction of the Classic Pro, especially when compared to cheaper models. It’s not a aesthetically pleasing as other semi-automatic espresso machine on this list and has no grinder, which is why it fell further down the rankings. However, when it comes to the finished product, The Classic Pro delivers at near professional level.

Silvia Features:

• Commercial steam wand has 2 holes for perfect microfoam every time
  
• 17 gauge commercial grade brushed stainless steel – NO plastic
  
• 58mm – 1-pound portafilter feels durable in-hand
  
• 72oz water reservoir
• 3.5oz single-boiler capacity
  

ECM is a lesser-known brand in the world of espresso, but what they lack in brand recognition they make up in quality and performance. With the ECM Casa V you’ll get legendary German engineering and Italian heritage in a beautiful semi-automatic espresso machine. The Casa V blends industrial look with aesthetically pleasing polished stainless steel. The warm-up times are slow by comparison to other machines in the class, which makes it ideal for smaller households of one or two people.

Silvia Features:

• Polished stainless steel gives it a refined, couture look with classic details and a modern look
  
• 1Adjustable brewing pressure and a convenient gauge let’s you customize beverages to your taste.
  
• 0.4L boiler volume
  
• 2.8L water reservoir
  
• Compact size fits well on any counter-space
  

For nearly 60 years Ascaso has crafting fine espresso machines in Spain after the founder got his start working at Gaggia. The Ascaso Dream Zero is a throwback with retro styling of old, while harnessing advancements in espresso technology. High-quality materials like aluminum, stainless steel, and brass adorn the machine, with minimal use of plastics.

Silvia Features:

• Stainless steel-lined aluminum thermoblock boiler
  
• 56mm portafilter
  
•  Pressurized and Non-Pressurized portafilter available
  
• 48oz water reservoir
  
• 1-year warranty
  

Nespresso and Breville teamed up to make the Creatista Plus with the feel of an automatic espresso machine and the convenience of pre-portioned nespresso pods.

Creatista Plus Features:

• 3 programmable cup sizes (0.84, 1.35, 3.72 oz)
• 8 texture levels and 11 milk temperature settings
• 3-second heat-up time
• fully-automatic steam wand
• 50oz Removable Tank
• Includes a stainless steel milk jug
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty