Chrome espresso machine with a wooden-handled portafilter — Photo: Crema Karma

Buying guide

Espresso machines with a 58 mm portafilter

Two machines under $1,500 that take 58 mm baskets — the Gaggia Classic Pro E24 and the Breville Dual Boiler — a 58 mm manual lever, the Flair 58 Plus 2, and four Prima Coffee upgrades that belong in the same size.

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The Bambino, Barista Express, and Barista Pro use 54 mm portafilters, so they are not on this page. 58 mm is the size most cafe baskets, screens, and bottomless portafilters are made for.

Quick picks

The short list.

Prices below are maker list prices (checked Oct 30, 2026) or Prima Coffee prices (checked Nov 5, 2026), unless a row says to check Amazon. Flair 58 Plus 2: Flair Espresso price, checked Nov 9, 2026.

Pick	Model	Price	Buy
Manual 58 mm	Gaggia Classic Pro E24	$549.00	Check price on Amazon
Enthusiast dual boiler	Breville Dual Boiler	$1,599.95	Check price on Amazon
58 mm manual lever	Flair 58 Plus 2	$699.00	Check price on Flair
Prosumer starting point	Nuova Simonelli Oscar II	$1,995.00	Check price on Prima
Dual-boiler upgrade	La Spaziale Mini Vivaldi II	$2,495.00	Check price on Prima
Volumetric dual boiler	LUCCA A53 Mini V2	$2,850.00	Check price on Prima
Flagship home machine	La Marzocco Linea Mini	$6,600.00	Check price on Prima

58 mm machines under $1,500

The two Amazon picks that share this size.

Manual 58 mm

Gaggia Classic Pro E24

Gaggia Classic Pro espresso machine on a kitchen counter, shown with its portafilter and baskets — Photo: Gaggia

Why we picked it

The manual 58 mm alternative to Breville. Gaggia lists a single boiler and a $549.00 price (checked Oct 30, 2026). You grind separately, lock in a portafilter, and learn the same motions cafe machines use.

$549.00

Gaggia list price, checked Oct 30, 2026

What we like

58 mm portafilter
Simple three-switch layout
Costs less than the Barista Express while using cafe-size baskets

What to know

Single boiler, so you wait between brewing and steaming
No built-in grinder; pair it with a dedicated espresso grinder

Heater: Single boiler
Portafilter: 58 mm
Maker list price: $549.00

Details from Gaggia's Classic Pro page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Photo from Gaggia shows the full machine.

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More about this machine

Enthusiast dual boiler

Breville Dual Boiler

Why we picked it

The strongest home machine we recommend under $1,500. Breville lists dual boilers and a 58 mm portafilter at $1,499.95 (checked Oct 30, 2026), which puts it just under Prima Coffee's least expensive new in-stock machine.

$1,599.95

Amazon new-offer price, checked Nov 6, 2026.

What we like

Separate boilers for brew and steam, per Breville
58 mm portafilter, so cafe-size baskets and tools fit
No built-in grinder, which leaves room for a dedicated one

What to know

You will want a separate espresso grinder
This is the top of the under-$1,500 group, not a first $300 machine

Heater: Dual boiler
Portafilter: 58 mm
Maker list price: $1,499.95

Details from Breville's Dual Boiler page, checked Oct 30, 2026.

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A 58 mm manual lever

For straight espresso with standard 58 mm tools.

58 mm manual lever

Flair 58 Plus 2

Why we picked it

Flair 58 Plus 2 takes the same 58 mm baskets, tampers, and puck screens as the machines on this page, but it is a manual lever: no pump or boiler, and an electric preheater for the brew chamber. It suits a straight-espresso drinker who wants 58 mm tools without a prosumer price.

$699.00

Flair Espresso price, checked Nov 9, 2026, in stock. A travel-case option lists at $780.00.

What we like

Standard 58 mm baskets and tools fit
Electric brew-chamber preheat
Pressure gauge

What to know

No steam wand
Needs a kettle for brew water
You pull every shot by hand

Type: Manual lever with electric preheat
Portafilter: 58 mm
Maker price: $699.00

Check price on Flair

Prosumer 58 mm upgrades from Prima Coffee

Four in-stock machines.

Prosumer starting point

Nuova Simonelli Oscar II

Why we picked it

The lowest-priced new in-stock home espresso machine Prima Coffee had on Nov 5, 2026. Prima describes it as small, powerful, and direct-plumbable.

$1,995.00

Prima Coffee price, checked Nov 6, 2026

What we like

Prima's entry into prosumer machines, at $1,995.00
Direct-plumbable, per Prima Coffee
A clear upgrade from machines that list under $1,500

What to know

This is not a substitute for a Bambino or Barista Express
At $1,995.00, it belongs in the upgrade group

Prima price: $1,995.00
Role: Heat-exchanger style upgrade

Details from Prima Coffee's Oscar II page, checked Nov 5, 2026.

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Current buying note: Ships in 4–7 business days, according to Prima. Direct-plumb model. Read the full Oscar II guide.

Dual-boiler upgrade

La Spaziale Mini Vivaldi II

Why we picked it

A compact dual-boiler home machine on Prima. Prima describes it as reservoir-fed and built for consistent drinks without plumbing.

$2,495.00

Prima Coffee price, checked Nov 6, 2026

What we like

Dual boiler, per Prima Coffee
Reservoir-fed, so you do not have to plumb it in
Sits above the Oscar II on price and temperature stability

What to know

$2,495.00 on Prima as of Nov 5, 2026
Still a home machine, not a cafe two-group

Prima price: $2,495.00
Boilers: Dual boiler
Water: Reservoir

Details from Prima Coffee's Mini Vivaldi II page, checked Nov 5, 2026.

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Current buying note: Prima asks customers to contact its sales team for current lead times. Read the full Mini Vivaldi II guide.

Volumetric dual boiler

LUCCA A53 Mini V2

Why we picked it

Prima's house-brand dual boiler with volumetric programming. Prima describes it as having ample drink capacity for a compact machine.

$2,850.00

Prima Coffee price, checked Nov 6, 2026

What we like

Dual boiler with volumetric programming, per Prima
Sits between the Mini Vivaldi II and the Linea Mini on price

What to know

$2,850.00 on Prima as of Nov 5, 2026

Prima price: $2,850.00
Boilers: Dual boiler
Programming: Volumetric

Details from Prima Coffee's LUCCA A53 Mini V2 page, checked Nov 5, 2026.

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Flagship home machine

La Marzocco Linea Mini

Why we picked it

The top home machine we recommend from Prima Coffee. Prima describes it as bringing La Marzocco's espresso machine design and performance into the home.

$6,600.00

Prima Coffee price, checked Nov 6, 2026

What we like

La Marzocco's home Linea, sold in stock on Prima
A flagship pick if the budget is already in this range

What to know

$6,600.00 on Prima as of Nov 5, 2026
This is the premium pick, not a first machine

Prima price: $6,600.00
Maker: La Marzocco

Details from Prima Coffee's Linea Mini page, checked Nov 5, 2026.

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Current buying note: Long lead time: white 8–10 weeks; black 10–12 weeks, according to Prima. Read the full Linea Mini guide.

How to choose

If you already own 58 mm tools, stay in this group. The Gaggia is the least expensive way in. The Dual Boiler adds a second boiler under $1,500. The Flair 58 Plus 2 is the 58 mm option for straight espresso without a pump or steam wand. The Prima Coffee machines are the upgrades after that.

FAQ

How many 58 mm espresso machines are listed here?

Seven: two pump machines under $1,500, the Flair 58 Plus 2 manual lever, and four Prima Coffee upgrades.

Does the Barista Express use 58 mm?

No. Breville lists it at 54 mm. Same for the Bambino and Barista Pro.

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