Breville Barista Touch
Score: 82/100
De'Longhi Dedica Duo
Score: 82/100Rankings
The Breville Barista Touch (BES880BSS) offers a touchscreen-controlled espresso experience with a 3-second heat-up and automatic milk texturing. Its limited bean hopper capacity and lack of an automatic power timer may inconvenience high-usage scenarios. Best suited for busy home baristas who value speed and convenience.
The De'Longhi Dedica Duo EC890M is an ultra-compact espresso machine that heats up in 25 seconds and can brew hot espresso, milk drinks and cold brew. Its small portafilter and lack of a built-in grinder limit advanced users, but the rapid start-up and My LatteArt wand make it ideal for space-constrained kitchens. Best suited for beginners or apartment dwellers who value speed and versatility.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
15 barbest | 15 barbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 3 secondsbest | 25 seconds |
| ↓ lower better | 9.89 kg | 4.37 kgbest |
2,000 mlbest | 1,100 ml | |
406.4 mmbest | 305 mm | |
227 gbest | — | |
393.7 mmbest | 150 mm | |
322.58 mm | 330 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Heat‑Up Time (seconds) | 3 seconds | 25 seconds |
Capacity(2) | ||
Water Tank Capacity (ml) | 2000 ml | 1100 ml |
Maximum Cup Height (mm) | 101.6 mm | 120 mm |
Features(2) | ||
Steam Wand Type | Automatic | my_latteart |
Built‑in Grinder | true | false |
Design & Build(5) | ||
Height (mm) | 406.4 mm | 305 mm |
Width (mm) | 393.7 mm | 150 mm |
Depth (mm) | 322.58 mm | 330 mm |
Weight (kg) | 9.89 kg | 4.37 kg |
Primary Material | Brushed stainless steel | stainless_steel/aluminum |
Power & Electrical(1) | ||
Power Consumption (W) | 1680 W | 1450 W |
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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 commend the Dedica Duo for its ultra-compact footprint, rapid 25-second heat-up and the unique Cold Extraction Technology that delivers cold brew in under five minutes. They also appreciate the My LatteArt steam wand and intuitive digital presets, but note the limited 51 mm group head, absence of pre-infusion or temperature control, and the presence of some plastic components as drawbacks for serious enthusiasts.
“Extremely compact footprint of only 5.9 inches wide”
“Fast 25-second thermoblock heat-up delivers espresso ready in under half a minute”
Everyday users repeatedly praise the machine's small size, quick start-up time and the convenience of making both hot espresso and cold brew without extra equipment. Common frustrations revolve around the modest water-tank capacity, occasional inconsistency in shot quality due to the small portafilter, and the need to practice with the steam wand to achieve good latte art.
