I’m a trained barista, and these are my 5 top espresso machine deals in this year’s Labor Day sales

If you’ve been thinking about picking up a new coffee maker, the Labor Day sales are a great opportunity, with hundreds of dollars off top-rated espresso machines. I’m TechRadar’s resident coffee expert, and I’ve combed through all of this year’s best Labor Day sales to bring you the cream of the crop, and save you time and effort.

For me, one of the best deals right now is the Smeg BCC12 fully automatic espresso machine, which is now just $599.95 (was $720) at Wayfair. This minimalist coffee maker is surprisingly compact, and brews exceptional espresso at the touch of a button. Its sibling, the Smeg BCC13, took the prize for best coffee maker in last year’s TechRadar Choice Awards, and the only real difference between the two is the milk frothing system.

If you’re the only coffee fan in your household, I also highly recommend the Philips LatteGo 3300 Series, which is now $679 (was $899.99) at Wayfair. This little automatic espresso machine has a clever design that means you won’t be left with lots of water and beans sitting around between brews, and you can pour just enough milk for one drink at a time into the carafe. With over $200 off, it’s even easier to recommend.

If you can’t see an espresso machine here that quite meets your needs, or you’re looking for a Nespresso machine or drip coffee maker instead, take a look at my complete roundup of the best coffee makers, all of which have been thoroughly tested and recommended by us here at TechRadar.

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