Rankings
The Breville Barista Touch is a mid-range automatic espresso machine that combines a rapid 3-second heat-up, integrated conical burr grinder, and automatic milk texturing. Its limited bean hopper capacity and lack of an automatic power timer may hinder high-volume use. Best for home baristas who want quick, café-style drinks with minimal manual effort.
The Breville Barista Pro is a semi-automatic espresso machine with a fast 3-second heat-up, integrated grinder and PID temperature control. Its manual steam wand and sizable footprint may deter beginners or those with limited counter space. Ideal for home enthusiasts who want quick, barista-level drinks without a super-automatic machine.
The Breville Barista Express Impress is a semi-automatic espresso machine with a built-in grinder and rapid PID-controlled heating. Its manual steam wand and single-boiler design limit convenience for high-volume use. Ideal for home enthusiasts who value integrated grinding and quick start-up.
The Breville BDC650BSS Grind Control is a 12-cup drip coffee maker with an integrated stainless-steel burr grinder and a thermal carafe that keeps coffee hot for hours. Its large, non-removable water reservoir and lack of a warming plate limit convenience. Ideal for coffee enthusiasts who value fresh-ground drip coffee and programmable controls.
The Breville Barista Express combines a built-in conical burr grinder with a 15-bar pump and a manual steam wand for café-style espresso at home. Its single-boiler design means a heat-up pause between brewing and steaming, and the grinder can be finicky with oily beans. Perfect for beginners seeking an all-in-one espresso solution with solid build quality.
The Breville Bambino is a compact, entry-level espresso machine that heats up in just three seconds and delivers solid espresso shots. Its small water tank and lack of automatic milk frothing limit high-volume use and taller mug compatibility. Best suited for beginners or space-limited users who want quick, quality espresso without a built-in grinder.
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— | — | — | — | — | 12 cupsbest | |
2,000 mlbest | 2,000 mlbest | 2,000 mlbest | 2,000 mlbest | 1,400 ml | 1,800 ml | |
15 barbest | 15 barbest | 15 barbest | 15 barbest | 15 barbest | — | |
120 Vbest | — | 120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | — | 60 secondsbest | — | — | — |
— | 93 °Cbest | — | — | — | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,680 W | — | 1,600 W | 1,680 W | 1,560 W | 1,100 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | 9.89 kg | 10.753 kg | 10.385 kg | 8.845 kg | 4.9 kgbest | 7.296 kg |
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Power & Energy(2) | ||||||
Voltage (V) | 120 V | 110-120 V | 120 V | 120 V | 120 V | 120 V |
Power Consumption (W) | 1680 W | 1750-1850 W | 1600 W | 1680 W | 1560 W | 1100 W |
Capacity & Size(2) | ||||||
Water Tank Capacity (ml) | 2000 ml | 2000 ml | 2000 ml | 2000 ml | 1400 ml | 1800 ml |
Dimensions (HxWxD) | HxWxD: 16.0 in x 15.5 in x 12.7 in | 419 x 368 x 318 mm | 343x305x279 mm | 406 x 354 x 410 mm | HxWxD: 12.2 in x 7.7 in x 12.6 in | 414x318x216 mm |
Features(4) | ||||||
Grinder Type | Conical Burr | Conical burr | Conical burr | Conical burr | — | Stainless steel conical/flat burr |
Filter Type | Dual and single wall | — | Pressurized, non‑pressurized | Single and dual wall | Pressurized dual-wall and single-wall | Gold-tone reusable filter |
Milk Frother | true | false | true | false | false | — |
Steam Wand | true | true | true | true | false | — |
Build & Design(2) | ||||||
Weight (kg) | 9.89 kg | 10.753 kg | 10.385 kg | 8.845 kg | 4.9 kg | 7.296 kg |
Body Material | Stainless Steel | Brushed Stainless Steel | Stainless steel | Brushed Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless steel |
Controls & Interface(2) | ||||||
Control Type | — | — | LCD | — | One-touch | LCD |
Display Type | Touchscreen | Backlit LCD | LCD | LCD | — | LCD |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Everyday users consistently highlight the machine's ease of use, speed, and high-quality milk texture, appreciating the touchscreen presets and integrated grinder. Common complaints revolve around the limited bean hopper capacity, absence of an automatic power timer, and the smaller portafilter size, which some feel restricts espresso performance for more advanced enthusiasts.
Professional reviewers praised the Impress for its quiet operation, rapid heat-up, and intuitive assisted dosing and tamping that deliver consistent, barista-level espresso. They noted the built-in grinder paired with PID temperature control provides café-quality results, though they pointed out the machine is aimed at beginners and lacks a fully automatic milk frothing system.
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“Integrated conical burr grinder eliminates the need for a separate grinder”
“15-bar pump delivers rich espresso with thick crema”
Choose the Barista Express for budget-friendly, all-in-one functionality; choose the Barista Pro if faster heating and lighter weight are priorities.
Choose Barista Pro for speed and precision; choose Barista Express if you prefer a slightly smaller footprint and lower price.
Everyday users love the convenience of auto-tamping, dosing and the built-in grinder, reporting consistent espresso and easy programming of shot volumes. Common frustrations revolve around the manual steam wand learning curve, the single-boiler wait between brewing and steaming, and occasional grind inconsistency at fine settings.
Professional reviewers commend the Barista Express for its value-driven hybrid design, noting that the integrated burr grinder and 15-bar pump produce café-quality espresso when users invest time in dialing in doses. The low-pressure pre-infusion and robust steam wand are highlighted as strengths, while the single-boiler architecture and limited grinder granularity are cited as drawbacks for more demanding users.
Everyday users appreciate the all-in-one convenience, fresh-ground flavor, and reliable performance over years, especially for daily lattes and cappuccinos. Common complaints revolve around inconsistent grinding with oily beans, the need to wait for the machine to heat between shots, and the feel of some plastic parts as less premium.
Professional reviewers and editors emphasize the Barista Pro's speed, thanks to ThermoJet®'s 3-second heat-up, and its precise grinding and temperature control, which together produce consistent, high-quality espresso. The LCD interface is also highlighted for its ease of use.
Everyday users give the machine high marks, frequently noting the rapid heat-up, reliable shot consistency, and the usefulness of the bundled accessories. Satisfaction centers on the ability to prepare café-style drinks quickly at home.
Professional reviewers commend the Bambino for its ultra-compact design, rapid ThermoJet heat-up, and reliable milk texturing, noting that it delivers café-quality espresso and micro-foam despite its beginner-friendly simplicity. Editors emphasize the PID control and pre-infusion as key factors for consistent extraction, and praise its ability to work well with both fresh and pre-ground coffee, positioning it as an ideal first espresso machine for newcomers.
Everyday users generally praise the Bambino's quick heating, compact footprint, and the quality of espresso shots it produces at home. Common praise centers on its ease of use and suitability for small kitchens, while recurring complaints focus on steam wand consistency, limited accessory quality, and the small cup clearance that restricts taller mugs.
Professional reviewers praise the Breville BDC650BSS for its high-quality stainless steel burr grinder, six grind settings, and steep-and-release technology that together deliver consistent, flavorful coffee. The LCD interface, programmable auto-start, and solid build are highlighted as strong points, while the lack of adjustable brew temperature, presence of plastic housing components, and missing certifications are noted as drawbacks.
Everyday users love the fresh-ground coffee taste, the ease of customizing strength and volume, and the thermal carafe that keeps coffee hot without bitterness. Common complaints focus on the machine's large size, noisy grinder that can clog with oily beans, and the non-removable water reservoir that makes cleaning cumbersome.
