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A compact reference for useful espresso machines and grinders. Every price shows what it represents, so you can compare a retailer listing with a dated manufacturer reference without confusing the two.

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These are buying reference points, not lowest-ever or automatic Buy/Fair/Wait scores. Choose the equipment that fits, then compare the current checkout total with the dated prices below.

Prices at a glance

Dated prices, not a promise of a sale.

Prima Coffee prices were checked Nov 6, 2026. Machine prices linked to Amazon are manufacturer list-price references checked Oct 30, 2026, not verified current Amazon offers.

Product	Useful for	Price reference
Baratza Sette 30	Straightforward first espresso grinder	$299.95 Prima · Nov 6, 2026
Baratza Vario+	More control over dialing in	$529.95 Prima · Nov 6, 2026
Mazzer Mini	Traditional café-style grinding	$1,295.00 Prima · Nov 6, 2026
Breville Bambino	Compact machine, separate grinder	$299.95 Manufacturer reference · Oct 30, 2026
Breville Barista Express	Integrated grinder, manual milk	$699.95 Manufacturer reference · Oct 30, 2026
La Spaziale Mini Vivaldi II	Dedicated dual-boiler milk routine	$2,495.00 Prima · Nov 6, 2026

Dedicated espresso grinders

Straightforward first espresso grinder

Baratza Sette 30

Why choose it

A straightforward starting point for a separate espresso grinder. Choose it for a repeatable morning routine without paying for a larger café-style machine.

$299.95

Prima Coffee price checked Nov 6, 2026.

What we like

Built for espresso first, with a fine-grind range that Prima also lists for AeroPress and V60
31 macro adjustments and timed dosing, per Prima Coffee

What to know

Its macro-only adjustment suits basic espresso; the Vario+ offers finer control

Adjustments: 31 macro settings
Dosing: Timed dosing
Prima price: $299.95

Details from Prima Coffee's Sette 30 page, checked Nov 6, 2026.

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More control over dialing in

Baratza Vario+

Why choose it

A flexible home upgrade with flat burrs and separate macro and micro adjustments. Choose it when you want more control over dialing in and a compact, dedicated grinder.

$529.95

Prima Coffee price checked Nov 6, 2026.

What we like

54 mm flat burrs, per Prima Coffee
Three programmable dose settings
Prima lists a grind range from espresso to cold brew

What to know

Priced above the $300 mark, so it does not belong on an under-$300 shortlist

Burrs: 54 mm flat
Dosing: Three programmable settings
Prima price: $529.95

Details from Prima Coffee's Vario+ page, checked Nov 6, 2026.

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Traditional café-style grinding

Mazzer Mini

Why choose it

A sturdy, traditional espresso grinder with stepless adjustment and a dosing chamber. It makes sense for a repeatable espresso setup when you have room for its café-style footprint.

$1,295.00

Prima Coffee price checked Nov 6, 2026.

What we like

Prima says it grinds more than 50% faster than the previous Mini E
Prima also lists lower retention, an antistatic system, and a removable chute

What to know

This is the premium pick, not a first grinder

Hopper: Short hopper, 280 g, per Prima
Prima price: $1,295.00

Details from Prima Coffee's Mazzer Mini page, checked Nov 6, 2026.

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Machine reference points

Compact machine, separate grinder

Breville Bambino

Why choose it

A compact machine for someone happy to use a separate grinder and steam milk by hand. It keeps the machine budget lower without adding an integrated grinder.

$299.95

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

What we like

Heats quickly, per Breville's ThermoJet listing
Compact footprint (Breville lists 11.9 x 6.1 x 13.5 in)
Maker list price sits at the $300 mark

What to know

Uses a 54 mm portafilter, not the 58 mm size on Gaggia and the Dual Boiler
Amazon's live price can sit above the $299.95 list price

Heater: ThermoJet
Portafilter: 54 mm
Maker list price: $299.95

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

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Integrated grinder, manual milk

Breville Barista Express

Why choose it

An integrated grinder and manual steam wand make this a single-box starting point. Choose it for a familiar, hands-on routine rather than touchscreen automation.

$499.95

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

What we like

Built-in steel conical burr grinder, per Breville
Single and double shot controls plus a manual override
A complete starter setup if you do not want a separate grinder yet

What to know

The built-in grinder is convenient, but a dedicated espresso grinder will outgrow it
54 mm portafilter, so 58 mm baskets and tools will not fit

Heater: Thermocoil
Portafilter: 54 mm
Grinder: Built-in steel conical burrs
Maker list price: $699.95

Details from Breville's Barista Express page, checked Oct 30, 2026.

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Dedicated dual-boiler milk routine

La Spaziale Mini Vivaldi II

Why choose it

A reservoir-fed dual boiler with programmable shot volumes and a 53 mm group. It suits a regular milk-drink routine when you want a dedicated machine rather than an integrated grinder.

$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 6, 2026
Still a home machine, not a cafe two-group
Prima asks buyers to confirm the current lead time before ordering.

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

Details from Prima Coffee's Mini Vivaldi II page, checked Nov 6, 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.

Before you buy

Check the version, included accessories, condition, and delivery date before comparing numbers. Keep money aside for a capable grinder, a scale, suitable water, and cleaning supplies. A cheaper machine can become a more expensive setup if you have to replace the grinder immediately.

The espresso price board

Baratza Sette 30

Baratza Vario+

Mazzer Mini

Breville Bambino

Breville Barista Express

La Spaziale Mini Vivaldi II

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