KRUPS Dolce Gusto Mini Me Artic KP123B
A practical pod coffee machine (The Dolce Gusto Mini, compact) for fuss-free pod coffee at home.
The Best Pod Coffee Machines Under £100 (UK 2026)
Under £100 you can get an excellent pod machine in any system - including Nespresso Inissia/Essenza, most Dolce Gusto models and Tassimo machines. The system and pod choice matter more than spending big.
What to look for
- A system with pods you like at a good price.
- One-touch ease of use.
- A milk option if you want lattes.
- A trusted brand (Nespresso, Dolce Gusto, Tassimo).
Our top picks
#1
#2 
Tassimo by Bosch My Way 2
A practical pod coffee machine (Tassimo) for fuss-free pod coffee at home.
#3 
Tassimo by Bosch My Way 2
A practical pod coffee machine (Tassimo) for fuss-free pod coffee at home.
#4 
De'Longhi Mini Me
A practical pod coffee machine (compact) for fuss-free pod coffee at home.
#5 
De'Longhi Piccolo XS
A practical pod coffee machine for fuss-free pod coffee at home.
#6 
Dolce Gusto De'Longhi Piccolo XS
A practical pod coffee machine (The Dolce Gusto De) for fuss-free pod coffee at home.
#7 
Delonghi Dolce Gusto Genio S
A practical pod coffee machine (The Dolce Gusto Genio) for fuss-free pod coffee at home.
#8 
Tassimo Happy
A practical pod coffee machine (The Tassimo Happy TAS1002N, compact) for fuss-free pod coffee at home.
#9 
DeLonghi Dolce Gusto Mini Me
A practical pod coffee machine (The Dolce Gusto Mini Me EDG305, compact) for fuss-free pod coffee at home.
#10 
NESCAFE Dolce Gusto Genio S
A practical pod coffee machine (The Dolce Gusto Genio) for fuss-free pod coffee at home.
Frequently asked questions
Are cheap pod coffee machines any good?
Yes - most pod machines under £100 make great coffee, because the pod (not the machine) largely determines the result within a system. You pay more mainly for milk frothing, bigger tanks and premium build, not better basic coffee.
Bottom line
Our top pick is the KRUPS Dolce Gusto Mini Me Artic KP123B (our score 9.6/10) - A practical pod coffee machine (The Dolce Gusto Mini, compact) for fuss-free pod coffee at home..