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| Buyer rating | 4.2 | 4.4 |
| Price | $799.95 | $699.95 |
| Our score | 7.9/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Buyer ratings | 3,907 ratings | 27,860 ratings |
| Brand | Breville | Breville |
| Best for | Households wanting an integrated, automated setup | Compact, all-in-one domestic espresso setups |
| Thermal stability | 7.8/10 | — |
| Grinder execution | 6.4/10 | — |
| Build quality | 8.0/10 | — |
| Milk texturing | 8.5/10 | — |
| Workflow efficiency | 8.7/10 | — |
| Temperature stability | — | 8.0/10 |
| Grinder capability | — | 6.7/10 |
| Workflow integration | — | 8.4/10 |
| Chassis construction | — | 7.8/10 |
| Component longevity | — | 7.0/10 |
| Wattage | 1680 watts | 1600 watts |
| Voltage | 120 | 120 volts |
| Capacity | 4.2 pounds | 67 fluid ounces |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 12.7"D x 15.5"W x 16"H | 13.8"D x 12.5"W x 15.9"H |
| Item Weight | 21.8 pounds | 22.1 pounds |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Integrated Coffee Grinder, Jug, Programmable, Water Filter | Permanent Filter |
| Coffee Maker Type | Espresso Machine | Espresso Machine |
| Specific Uses For Product | Espresso | Espresso |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Making espresso-based beverages | — |
| Operation Mode | Fully Automatic | Semi-Automatic |
| Human Interface Input | Touchscreen | — |
| Coffee Input Type | whole_beans | whole bean |
| Filter Type | Reusable | — |
| Color | Brushed Stainless Steel | — |
| Style | Modern | — |
| Number of Items | 1 | 1 |
| Power Source | — | AC adapter |
| Included Components | — | Filter |
| Model Name | — | Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine BES870BTR, Black Truffle |
| Unit Count | — | 1 Count |
| Our verdict | An all-in-one appliance combining an automated interface with an integrated stepped conical burr grinder. While convenient, the built-in grinder limits fine dial-in adjustments compared to a dedicated standalone unit of equal price. Rapid heating aids workflow, but users should verify shot-to-shot temperature repeatability during back-to-back extractions. | Pairing a thermocoil espresso machine with an integrated conical burr grinder simplifies workflow, but the stepped grinder remains the system's primary bottleneck. While thermocoils offer fast warmups, dedicated temperature stability is harder to maintain across consecutive shots compared to dual boilers. Buyers should note that roughly half this budget is tied up in a grinder that cannot easily be upgraded independently. |
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