Breville Barista Express
Score: 79/100
Breville Barista Express Black
Score: 79/100Rankings
The Breville Barista Express (BES870XL) is an all-in-one espresso machine featuring an integrated 16-setting conical burr grinder and rapid 60-second heat-up. Its single-boiler design limits back-to-back steaming and grind consistency can vary with oily beans. Ideal for beginners to intermediate users seeking a compact, hands-on espresso solution.
The Breville Barista Express (BES870BSXL) in Black Sesame combines a built-in conical burr grinder with PID temperature control and a fast 60-second heat-up. Like its stainless-steel counterpart, it suffers from a single-boiler architecture and occasional grinder clogging. Suited for entry-level enthusiasts who appreciate a stylish all-in-one machine.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
15 barbest | 15 barbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 60 secondsbest | 60 secondsbest |
| ↓ lower better | 10.02 kgbest | 10.03 kg |
2,000 mlbest | 2,000 mlbest | |
404 mmbest | 404 mmbest | |
230 gbest | 227 g | |
318 mmbest | 318 mmbest | |
351 mmbest | 351 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity(2) | ||
Bean Hopper Capacity (g) | 230 g | 227 g |
Maximum Cup Height (mm) | 102 mm | 101.6 mm |
Design & Build(5) | ||
Height (mm) | 404 mm | 404.0 mm |
Width (mm) | 318 mm | 318.0 mm |
Depth (mm) | 351 mm | 351.0 mm |
Weight (kg) | 10.02 kg | 10.03 kg |
Primary Material | Brushed Stainless Steel | Brushed stainless steel |
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Professional reviewers consider the Barista Express a solid entry-level hybrid, praising its integrated grinder, rapid thermoblock heating, and 15-bar pump with pre-infusion. They acknowledge its value for beginners but note drawbacks such as the single-boiler architecture and limited grind settings, which keep it from matching higher-end models.
Everyday users appreciate the convenience of an all-in-one machine, the fresh espresso flavor, and the stylish stainless-steel look. Common complaints revolve around inconsistent grinding with certain beans, the steam wait due to a single boiler, and the extra effort required for manual tamping and cleaning.
Professional reviewers consider the Barista Express a strong value proposition for beginner to intermediate home baristas, emphasizing its integrated grinder, PID temperature control, and pre-infusion as key factors that deliver café-quality espresso.
Everyday users generally praise the machine for its convenience, sturdy build, and ability to produce flavorful espresso and milk-based drinks at home. Common praise centers on the fresh-ground flavor, quick heat-up, and comprehensive accessories, while recurring complaints involve the learning curve, occasional grinder clogs, and the need to wait between brewing and steaming due to the single boiler.
