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Great Value Coffee Machines

February 2, 2023 – 4 min read

Can’t live without a coffee to kickstart your day or turbocharge your afternoon? Then having a good coffee machine at home is essential. Owning your own saves you money in the long run (adios, $4 latte every day!) and you might be surprised to learn that you don't need to break the bank to get a top-notch machine! From simple-to-use capsule coffee machines to barista-worthy manual coffee machines, you can find a great, cheap home coffee machine that will get you your caffeine fix whenever you need it.

Here’s everything you need to know about the best value coffee machines to buy in 2023.

A close up view of a woman using her capsule coffee machine to fill her coffee cup for a morning brew in her kitchen

Are Cheap Coffee Machines Good?

Yes! There are many cheap coffee machines and mid-range options that allow you to make several different types of coffee from the comfort and convenience of home.

“Shopping for a budget coffee machine doesn’t mean you need to skimp on features,” says Tracey Ellis, The Good Guys Buyer – Portable Appliances. “Milk steam and frother attachments, one-touch technology, and temperature gauges and controls mean you can enjoy a cafe-quality espresso, latte or cappuccino at home – and there are budget-friendly coffee machines that give you all this and more!”

Who Makes The Best Cheap Coffee Machines?

Leading small kitchen appliance brands such as Nespresso, Sunbeam and Lavazza make coffee machines that boast time and effort-saving features, deliver delicious coffee and won’t cost you the earth.

“The leading manufacturers know not everyone can afford a high-end coffee machine, so they’ve created budget and mid-range machines that are sleek and impressive in design, compact and, most importantly, deliver great coffee so everyone can enjoy their favourite cup at home,” says Tracey Ellis.

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Sunbeam Mini Barista

Lavazza Jolie Plus & Milk

Nespresso Essenza Mini & Milk

“The leading manufacturers know not everyone can afford a high-end coffee machine, so they’ve created budget and mid-range machines that are sleek and impressive in design, compact and, most importantly, deliver great coffee so everyone can enjoy their favourite cup at home.”

Who Makes The Best Cheap Capsule Coffee Machines?

Love the convenience of a capsule coffee machine but don’t want to pay too much? The good news is you’ve got options from top brands, including Nespresso and Lavazza.

Both are renowned for their benchtop-friendly coffee machine designs that suit any home’s decor. And don’t forget the barista-quality coffee.  At the push of a button, that’s exactly what you get with a capsule machine. The best entry-level machines will also include an automatic milk steamer and frother, dishwasher-safe parts and temperature control for the perfect coffee every time.

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Nespresso Vertuo Next Bundle

Lavazza A Modo Mio Smeg Capsule Machine

Lavazza Desea

Nespresso Lattissima One Capsule Coffee Machine

Who Makes The Best Cheap Automatic Coffee Machines?

Look to brands such as DeLonghi, Smeg and Philips for the best value automatic coffee machines that will take you from bean to brew in minutes.

The best of the bunch come with pre-loaded, one-touch coffee recipes and smart alerts that let you know when it’s time for a machine clean. If you consider yourself somewhat of a coffee connoisseur, you’ll be pleased to learn that some of the most affordable machines will let you adjust the grind size of your beans. And an affordable machine that pours two cups at once saves you time in the kitchen, too!

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DeLonghi Magnifica S Fully Auto Coffee Machine

Smeg Automatic Coffee Machine

Philips Fully Automatic Espresso Machine

A mother holds her baby on her hip while turning on her coffee machine with her other hand

Who Makes The Best Cheap Manual Coffee Machines?

Fancy yourself a bit of a home barista? A manual coffee machine is the one for you, and the good news is there’s one to suit your budget from top brands such as Sunbeam, Breville and DeLonghi.

Barista-style espresso brewed from your favourite fresh coffee beans, tap-and-go grinding, fast heat-up, powerful steam and frothing wands, sleek designs to suit your taste, and temperature control to make an extra-hot cup if you wish are among the stand-out features that can be found in cheap and mid-range manual coffee machines.

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Sunbeam Mini Barista Espresso Machine

DeLonghi Dedica Arte Manual Coffee Machine

Breville The Bambino

Sunbeam Barista Max Espresso Machine

Where Can I Buy A Cheap Coffee Machine?

You can always get the best value on the latest small kitchen appliances at The Good Guys! Pay Less Every day with a range of options, including RealCa$h, StoreCash, Afterpay and interest-free finance options.

Ready to make barista-style coffee at home? Visit The Good Guys in-store or research and shop our coffee machines online for the biggest brands at the best prices.

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