Breville Barista Pro
Score: 86/100
Electactic Espresso Machine
Score: 82/100Rankings
The Breville Barista Pro is a semi-automatic espresso machine featuring a rapid 3-second ThermoJet heat-up and an integrated 30-setting conical burr grinder. Its manual steam wand and substantial 9 kg weight make it less suited for tight counter spaces. Ideal for home enthusiasts seeking fast, barista-level control.
The Electactic 2025 Upgrade is a compact all-in-one espresso machine with a built-in conical burr grinder, 20-bar pump and a powerful steam wand, offering strong performance in a small footprint. The grinder requires careful tuning and can be messy, which may challenge beginners. Ideal for home baristas who want fresh-ground espresso without separate equipment.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
15 bar | 20 barbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 3 secondsbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 8.845 kg | 8.181 kgbest |
2,000 ml | 2,300 mlbest | |
406 mm | 409 mmbest | |
250 gbest | 200 g | |
354 mmbest | 331 mm | |
410 mmbest | 293 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Pump Pressure (bar) | 15 bar | 20 bar |
Capacity(2) | ||
Water Tank Capacity (ml) | 2000 ml | 2300 ml |
Bean Hopper Capacity (g) | 250 g | 200 g |
Features(1) | ||
Steam Wand Type | Manual | Built-in milk frother |
Design & Build(4) | ||
Height (mm) | 406 mm | 409 mm |
Width (mm) | 354 mm | 331 mm |
Depth (mm) | 410 mm | 293 mm |
Weight (kg) | 8.845 kg | 8.181 kg |
Power & Electrical(1) | ||
Power Consumption (W) | 1680 W | 1500 W |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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.
Everyday users give the machine high marks, frequently noting the rapid heat-up, reliable shot consistency, and the usefulness of the bundled accessories.
Professional reviewers commend the Electactic for its compact, all-in-one architecture, high 20-bar pressure, precise conical burr grinder, and responsive steam wand, noting that the value is strong, but users must invest time to master grind settings and the grinder can be finicky if overfilled.
Everyday users love the convenience of an integrated grinder, large water tank, and heated cup surface, praising the quick steam wand and consistent crema. Common frustrations revolve around the need to fine-tune grind settings for different beans, occasional mess from grounds, and a learning curve for precise dosing, especially for beginners.
“definitely worth checking out”
“excellent crema from Arabica beans at 15g doses”
