I thought the Philips Baristina for AU$419 was the coffee machine deal of the year now its AU$359 and Im eating my shoes

Date:
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:07:50 +0000

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The Philips Baristina is a popular espresso machine that's easy to master
and it's now dropped to its lowest-ever price in the Prime Big Deal Days sale.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter I told myself in the days leading up to Prime Big Deal Days in Australia that I probably wouldnt see
any rock-bottom prices on some of my favourite products, including coffee machines.

Well, Amazon has me rethinking everything with a, quite frankly, huge price drop on the stellar Philips Baristina now just AU$359 .

I only wrote about the oh-so cute coffee machine earlier this month, when it was AU$444. Shortly after that it dropped to AU$419. Both excellent prices. Now Amazon has dropped the price further , it simply has to be the espresso machine deal of the year in my book. Follow our dedicated live coverage of
the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2026 sale for more deals and discounts Save
40% (AU$240) Philips Baristina: was AU$599 now AU$359 at Amazon

This compact bean-to-cup espresso machine is far more capable than its looks may suggest. It takes care of the bulk of the process for you, including grinding, tamping and brewing a coffee for you. Results are excellent, although you may need some trial and error with beans, since you cant adjust the grind size.

Also available in black for the same price . View Deal Ive made no secret of my love for the Baristina, and if only my partner didnt drink such huge mugs of coffee, I would have one perched on my kitchen countertop. Its my pick for the best budget coffee machine in Australia even at full price thanks to
its ease of use, made possible by its rather genius ability to move the portafilter from one side of the unit to the other.

In short, it combines the best of bean-to-cup machines with the convenience
of capsule models, as it handles all aspects of the coffee-making process while putting on a show.

Once youve inserted the portafilter into its first position, the Baristina will grind the correct dosage of beans before automatically moving it across to the brewing position. Its quite remarkable and entirely unique.

As its price would suggest, there are a couple of compromises you need to make. Firstly, it can only brew a 40ml espresso or a 110ml lungo theres no extensive menu of drink options to choose from here and you cant adjust the grind size, which could potentially introduce a bit of an obstacle.

By this, I mean that youll likely need to conduct some trial and error with coffee bean varieties if you find your espresso tastes over- or under-extracted.

And for all the milk-based coffee drinkers out there, you need to know that theres no way to steam milk. However, a colour-matching Philips Baristina
milk frother is available separately.

In my mind, these are minor niggles that are either non-issues or can be easily resolved. The combination of good looks, intuitive features and consistently well-extracted espresso more than makes up for them. If your kitchen is crying out for an affordable coffee machine, the Philips Baristina is ideal. Want more suggestions? If youre in the market for a coffee machine, but the Philips Baristina doesnt seem like the model for you, youre in luck, as there are multiple coffee machine deals in the Prime Big Deal Days sale . If its some quick recommendations youre after, look no further. Save 53% (AU$635.01) Philips LatteGo 4400: was AU$1,199 now AU$563.99 at Amazon

Another of my favourite coffee machines that Ive used myself, the 4400 Series can make 12 coffee-based drinks, all of which are served perfectly, time
after time, and it's a great option for smaller households due to it having two customisable profiles. Be sure to use the AU$175 coupon to get this price at checkout. View Deal Save 32% (AU$320) KitchenAid Semi Automatic Espresso Machine : was AU$999 now AU$679 at Amazon

I use this KitchenAid espresso machine all the time in the TechRadar office.
I think it looks fantastic for starters, and its capable of producing a gorgeous shot of coffee. It does require manual control which Im a fan of and you can adjust grind size, dosage amount, and the amount of water that passes through. It also has a built-in steam wand for milk-based drinks. Back to its Prime Day price for the stainless steel model, or with a 22% discount in other colours, this is a good, affordable option for any kitchen. View
Deal Save 54% (AU$106.85) Nespresso Vertuo Pop: was AU$199 now AU$92.15 at Amazon

Now back down to a no-brainer price, this little Nespresso pod machine is a perfect option for anyone who values true convenience. With a very compact footprint and plenty of Vertuo pods to choose from, you'll get delicious coffee at just the press of a button. View Deal Today's best Philips Baristina, Philips LatteGo 4400 Series, KitchenAid Semi Automatic Espresso Machine With Burr Grinder and Nespresso Vertuo Pop deals Philips Baristina 299.99 View Deal See all prices KitchenAid Semi Automatic Espresso 699 421.45 View Deal See all prices Nespresso Vertuo Pop 99 59 View Deal See all prices We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices



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