I thought the Philips Baristina for AU$419 was the coffee machine deal of the year — now it’s AU$359 and I’m eating my shoes

I told myself in the days leading up to Prime Big Deal Days in Australia that I probably wouldn’t see any rock-bottom prices on some of my favourite products, including coffee machines.

<![CDATA[ <article> <p>I told myself in the days leading up to Prime Big Deal Days in Australia that I probably wouldn’t see any rock-bottom prices on some of my favourite products, including coffee machines. </p><p>Well, Amazon has me rethinking everything with a, quite frankly, huge price drop on the stellar <a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Philips-Baristina-Espresso-Machine-portafilter/dp/B0GJTNZS4Z/">Philips Baristina — now just AU$359</a>. </p><p>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 <a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Philips-Baristina-Espresso-Machine-portafilter/dp/B0GJTNZS4Z/">Amazon has dropped the price further</a>, it simply has to be the espresso machine deal of the year in my book. </p><ul><li><a href="https://www.techradar.com/live/news/amazon-prime-big-deal-days-australia-best-offers-1"><em><strong>Follow our dedicated live coverage of the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2026 sale for more deals and discounts</strong></em></a></li></ul><div class="product"><a data-dimension112="2501d978-bc8c-11f1-ab99-23b47be00412" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="Baristina" data-dimension48="Baristina" data-dimension25="$359" href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Philips-Baristina-Espresso-Machine-portafilter/dp/B0GJTNZS4Z/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><figure class="van-image-figure " ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1503px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.07%;"><img id="Mq77yhajPCjmwJiZe9hqGA" name="Baristina" caption="" alt="" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Mq77yhajPCjmwJiZe9hqGA-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1503" height="1504" attribution="" endorsement="" credit="" class=""></p></div></div></figure></a><p><strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Philips-Baristina-Espresso-Machine-portafilter/dp/B0GJTNZS4Z/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-dimension112="2501d978-bc8c-11f1-ab99-23b47be00412" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="Baristina" data-dimension48="Baristina" data-dimension25="$359">Baristina: was $599 now $359</a></strong><br>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 can’t adjust the grind size. </p><p>Also <a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Philips-Baristina-Portafilter-BAR300-60/dp/B0GJTM6353/">available in black for the same price</a>.<a class="view-deal button" href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Philips-Baristina-Espresso-Machine-portafilter/dp/B0GJTNZS4Z/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-dimension112="2501d978-bc8c-11f1-ab99-23b47be00412" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="Baristina" data-dimension48="Baristina" data-dimension25="$359">View Deal</a></p></div><p>I’ve made no secret of my love for the Baristina, and if only my partner didn’t drink such huge mugs of coffee, I would have one perched on my kitchen countertop. It’s my pick for the <a href="https://www.techradar.com/au/best/best-coffee-machines">best budget coffee machine in Australia</a> — 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.</p><p>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. </p><p>Once you’ve 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. It’s quite remarkable and entirely unique. </p><p>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 — there’s no extensive menu of drink options to choose from here — and you can’t adjust the grind size, which could potentially introduce a bit of an obstacle.</p><p>By this, I mean that you’ll likely need to conduct some trial and error with coffee bean varieties if you find your espresso tastes over- or under-extracted. </p><p>And for all the milk-based coffee drinkers out there, you need to know that there’s no way to steam milk. However, a colour-matching <a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Philips-Baristina-Milk-Frother-Perfectly/dp/B0GJTPBSMP/">Philips Baristina milk frother</a> is available separately. </p><p>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 <a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Philips-Baristina-Espresso-Machine-portafilter/dp/B0GJTNZS4Z/">Philips Baristina</a> is ideal.</p><h2 id="want-more-suggestions">Want more suggestions?</h2><p>If you’re in the market for a coffee machine, but the Philips Baristina doesn’t seem like the model for you, you’re in luck, as there are multiple <a href="https://www.techradar.com/home/coffee-machines/all-the-best-coffee-machine-deals-on-amazon-prime-big-deal-days-2026-in-australia">coffee machine deals in the Prime Big Deal Days sale</a>. If it’s some quick recommendations you’re after, look no further.</p><div class="product"><a data-dimension112="2501db3a-bc8c-11f1-adfd-73f17c7a00eb" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="LatteGo 4400" data-dimension48="LatteGo 4400" data-dimension25="$563.99" href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Philips-Automatic-Espresso-Machine-Quick/dp/B0DZPB5SYX" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><figure class="van-image-figure " ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1200px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="sXFPVMYFXBhghdgbDST5W" name="Philips 4400 Series LatteGo" caption="" alt="" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sXFPVMYFXBhghdgbDST5W-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1200" height="1200" attribution="" endorsement="" credit="" class=""></p></div></div></figure></a><p><strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Philips-Automatic-Espresso-Machine-Quick/dp/B0DZPB5SYX" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-dimension112="2501db3a-bc8c-11f1-adfd-73f17c7a00eb" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="LatteGo 4400" data-dimension48="LatteGo 4400" data-dimension25="$563.99">LatteGo 4400: was $1199 now $563.99</a></strong><br>Another of my favourite coffee machines that I’ve 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 <strong>AU$175 coupon</strong> to get this price at checkout.<a class="view-deal button" href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Philips-Automatic-Espresso-Machine-Quick/dp/B0DZPB5SYX" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-dimension112="2501db3a-bc8c-11f1-adfd-73f17c7a00eb" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="LatteGo 4400" data-dimension48="LatteGo 4400" data-dimension25="$563.99">View Deal</a></p></div><div class="product"><a data-dimension112="2501dbb2-bc8c-11f1-b55e-5f054fefd2b3" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="Semi Automatic Espresso Machine" data-dimension48="Semi Automatic Espresso Machine" data-dimension25="$679" href="https://www.amazon.com.au/KitchenAid-Automatic-Espresso-Machine-Stainless/dp/B0FCQJZ825" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><figure class="van-image-figure " ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1164px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="B9qPsQYPwpH4BinA38TBYH" name="Semi-automatic espresso machine" caption="" alt="" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/B9qPsQYPwpH4BinA38TBYH-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1164" height="1164" attribution="" endorsement="" credit="" class=""></p></div></div></figure></a><p><strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/KitchenAid-Automatic-Espresso-Machine-Stainless/dp/B0FCQJZ825" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-dimension112="2501dbb2-bc8c-11f1-b55e-5f054fefd2b3" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="Semi Automatic Espresso Machine" data-dimension48="Semi Automatic Espresso Machine" data-dimension25="$679">Semi Automatic Espresso Machine: was $999 now $679</a></strong><br>I use this KitchenAid espresso machine all the time in the TechRadar office. I think it looks fantastic for starters, and it’s capable of producing a gorgeous shot of coffee. It does require manual control — which I’m 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.<a class="view-deal button" href="https://www.amazon.com.au/KitchenAid-Automatic-Espresso-Machine-Stainless/dp/B0FCQJZ825" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-dimension112="2501dbb2-bc8c-11f1-b55e-5f054fefd2b3" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="Semi Automatic Espresso Machine" data-dimension48="Semi Automatic Espresso Machine" data-dimension25="$679">View Deal</a></p></div><div class="product"><a data-dimension112="2501dc20-bc8c-11f1-b8c0-7d96a06df3dc" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="Vertuo Pop" data-dimension48="Vertuo Pop" data-dimension25="$92.15" href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Nespresso-Vertuo-Capsule-Machine-DeLonghi/dp/B0BSV5WCZV" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><figure class="van-image-figure " ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:532px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="YUHUyPXjr67ueAVjLWcWik" name="vertuo-pop" caption="" alt="" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YUHUyPXjr67ueAVjLWcWik-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="532" height="532" attribution="" endorsement="" credit="" class=""></p></div></div></figure></a><p><strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Nespresso-Vertuo-Capsule-Machine-DeLonghi/dp/B0BSV5WCZV" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-dimension112="2501dc20-bc8c-11f1-b8c0-7d96a06df3dc" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="Vertuo Pop" data-dimension48="Vertuo Pop" data-dimension25="$92.15">Vertuo Pop: was $199 now $92.15</a></strong><br>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.<a class="view-deal button" href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Nespresso-Vertuo-Capsule-Machine-DeLonghi/dp/B0BSV5WCZV" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-dimension112="2501dc20-bc8c-11f1-b8c0-7d96a06df3dc" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="Vertuo Pop" data-dimension48="Vertuo Pop" data-dimension25="$92.15">View Deal</a></p></div><div data-widget-type="multimodelreview" data-model-name="Philips Baristina,Philips LatteGo 4400 Series,KitchenAid Semi Automatic Espresso Machine With Burr Grinder,Nespresso Vertuo Pop"></div> </article> ]]>