Fellow Espresso Series 1 Discounted to $1,300 for Amazon Prime Day

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The Fellow Espresso Series 1 is $200 off for Amazon Prime Day 2026. This marks the first time it's been on any kind of discount—and frankly, I'm surprised it happened so soon, especially at such a generous price break. Fellow makes easy-to-use products that satisfy the nerdiest of nerds.

I tend to like the brand's products. I hailed the Fellow Espresso Series 1 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) as a standout when it came out early this year, the kind of machine that changes what latte lovers expect from a home espresso machine. It is, in fact, my favorite espresso machine of the moment for the home consumer, a beautiful mix of power and ease.

The Series 1 offers easy-to-choose preset pressure profiles for light, medium, or dark beans. A “lever” option with six infusion stages helps mimic the syrupy body and big crema of a manual espresso machine. Wild, no-bitterness turbo shots are possible, too.

This kind of functionality previously wasn't available for less than $5,000. None of that matters unless the espresso tastes good, and if it's easy to use even for those who never thought about pressure profiles once in their lives. The Fellow sails through this test.

It offers admirable temperature stability with short (two-minute) warm-up times, and automatic milk frothing that's up there with the best semi-automatic machines out there. You'll still need a good espresso grinder —I tend to recommend the Baratza Encore ESP ($200) over Fellow's previous-generation Opus grinder for its easier adjustments. But this said, Fellow has just released a new Opus 2 grinder for the same price that I haven't yet tested.

You'll also want good counter clearance above 20 inches if you prefer to remove your water tank to fill it, rather than use a pitcher or kettle. The volumetric controls remain less than perfect, by most reports—Fellow is working on a firmware fix—so your espresso shot might run wide by a few milliliters. Why this matters: This discount on the Fellow Espresso Series 1 has significant implications for coffee enthusiasts and professionals alike.

At $1,300, this machine becomes a more accessible option for those looking to upgrade their home espresso setup. The Series 1's advanced features, such as customizable pressure profiles and automatic milk frothing, make it an attractive choice for those seeking a high-end espresso experience without the hefty price tag. As Fellow continues to innovate and expand its product line, this discount positions the company to capture a larger share of the market.

For developers and businesses, this move may signal a shift towards more affordable and user-friendly solutions for commercial espresso machines. For consumers, this discount presents an opportunity to experience high-end espresso at home. However, questions remain about the long-term performance and durability of the machine, as well as the impact of Fellow's growing popularity on its product lineup and customer support.