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Coffee Beverage Bar Equipment: 4 Espresso Machines Compared by Price and Features

Compare four commercial espresso machines across a $529.99-to-$2,195 price range. See which two-group, 15-bar grinder, or 9-bar PID option matches your coffee bar.

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

When you're choosing an espresso machine for a coffee beverage bar, the biggest decision isn't just budget-it's whether you need one group or two, and how much control you want over pressure and temperature. The four listings here show that tradeoff clearly. The Futurete 2 Group Semi Automatic is the only two-group machine, with a $2,195 listed price. The two Commercial Espresso Machine 15 Bar listings are nearly identical, with built-in grinders, priced at $529.99 and $545.99. The ITOP 9Bar Rotary Pump sits in between at $949.05 and adds PID multi-boiler control. The right pick depends on your counter layout and your expected shot volume.

Quick Take

If you need the fastest path to pulling two shots simultaneously, the Futurete is the only listing with a 2-group brew system. If you want a self-contained 15-bar machine with a grinder and a removable reservoir, the new Commercial Espresso Machine 15 Bar is the lowest-priced way in. If open-box condition is acceptable and you're looking at the same 15-bar system, the other listing at $545.99 gives you the same features for a higher listed price. If you want a rotary pump and PID multi-boiler in a single-head machine, the ITOP is the middle-price option with the most advanced control set.

Listed Price Comparison

ProductListed PricePrice Bar
Futurete 2 Group Semi Automatic Commercial Espresso Cappuccino MachineUSD 2,195.00
Commercial Espresso Machine 15 Bar, Semi-Automatic Coffee Maker w/ Bean Grinder (New)USD 529.99
Commercial Espresso Machine 15 Bar, Semi-Automatic Coffee Maker w/ Bean Grinder (Open Box)USD 545.99
Commercial Espresso Machine Maker 9Bar Rotary Pump Multi-boiler PID 110V BlackUSD 949.05

Decision Matrix

If your counter needs...The listing that fits
Two groups and a large boilerFuturete 2 Group Semi Automatic Commercial Espresso Cappuccino Machine
A new, self-contained 15-bar machine with grinderCommercial Espresso Machine 15 Bar, Semi-Automatic Coffee Maker w/ Bean Grinder (USD 529.99)
The same 15-bar setup in open-box conditionCommercial Espresso Machine 15 Bar, Semi-Automatic Coffee Maker w/ Bean Grinder (USD 545.99)
Rotary pump, PID multi-boiler, and 110V powerCommercial Espresso Machine Maker 9Bar Rotary Pump Multi-boiler PID 110V Black

Futurete 2 Group Semi Automatic Commercial Espresso Cappuccino Machine

Futurete 2 Group Semi Automatic Commercial Espresso Cappuccino Machine Handmade

This is the only two-group listing in the comparison, and it's built around volume. The stainless steel body, 11-liter boiler, hot water faucet, and removable drip tray are all in the listing, and the two-group layout means you can work with two brew heads at the same time. It's listed as used and comes from Portugal, so the condition is the main thing to weigh against its top position in the price range. If your coffee bar needs parallel shot pulling, this is the listing that offers that structure.

Commercial Espresso Machine 15 Bar, Semi-Automatic Coffee Maker w/ Bean Grinder (New)

Commercial Espresso Machine 15 Bar, Semi-Automatic Coffee Maker w/ Bean Grinder

The new-condition listing is the entry price in this group. It combines a 15-bar pressure system, a built-in coffee grinder with adjustable grind size, a pre-infusion cycle, a milk frother steam wand, and a removable water reservoir. For a coffee cart or a small counter, having the grinder built in removes the need for a separate grinder purchase. The limitation is the reservoir: since it's not plumbed, you'll be refilling it by hand during busy periods. This is a self-contained unit rather than a fixed installation.

Commercial Espresso Machine 15 Bar, Semi-Automatic Coffee Maker w/ Bean Grinder (Open Box)

Commercial Espresso Machine 15 Bar, Semi-Automatic Coffee Maker w/ Bean Grinder

The open-box version of the same 15-bar machine is listed at a higher price than the new-condition unit. The feature set stays identical-15-bar pressure, built-in grinder, steam wand, pre-infusion, and self-cleaning-but you're paying more in listed price for the open-box status. If you're set on this particular configuration, the new listing is the more direct price comparison. That makes the open-box unit the one you'd choose only if you have a specific reason to prefer it over the lower-priced new machine.

Commercial Espresso Machine Maker 9Bar Rotary Pump Multi-boiler PID 110V Black

Commercial Espresso Machine Maker 9Bar Rotary Pump Multi-boiler PID 110V Black

The ITOP machine is the middle-priced listing and the only one with a rotary pump plus multi-boiler PID. It's a single-head commercial machine rated at 3000W with a 9-bar rotary pump, programmable start and stop times, and support for both municipal water and bottled water. This open-box unit is described as having minor scuffs and scratches from transport and no original packaging. If you want PID temperature control and rotary pump performance in a single head, this listing brings those features at a lower listed price than the 2-group Futurete. The condition is the tradeoff.

Final Recommendation

Pick the Futurete 2 Group if your counter needs two brew groups and a large boiler. Pick the new Commercial Espresso Machine 15 Bar if you want the lowest listed price in this set and a built-in grinder. If you're weighing the two 15-bar listings, the new one is the lower-priced version; the open-box one is the higher-priced version of the same machine. Pick the ITOP 9Bar Rotary Pump Multi-boiler PID if you want a mid-range, single-head machine with rotary pump, PID, and 110V operation, and you're comfortable with an open-box unit that may show light scuffs.

Products in this article
Futurete 2 Group Semi Automatic Commercial Espresso Cappuccino Machine HandmadeUSD 2,195.00View on eBayCommercial Espresso Machine 15 BarUSD 529.99View on eBayCommercial Espresso Machine 15 BarUSD 545.99View on eBayCommercial Espresso Machine Maker 9Bar Rotary Pump Multi-boiler PID 110V BlackUSD 949.05View on eBay
Futurete 2 Group Semi Automatic Commercial Espresso Cappuccino Machine HandmadeUSD 2,195.00View on eBayCommercial Espresso Machine 15 BarUSD 529.99View on eBayCommercial Espresso Machine 15 BarUSD 545.99View on eBayCommercial Espresso Machine Maker 9Bar Rotary Pump Multi-boiler PID 110V BlackUSD 949.05View on eBay

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