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Breville The Barista Express
Breville

The Barista Express

The grinder-in-the-box classic that taught a generation to pull shots.

Coffee & Espresso Machines
8.7/10What the pros sayExcellentExpert consensus · Verified Oct 10, 2026See score breakdown ↓
Buying call

The Barista Express puts a conical burr grinder with 16 settings, a 54 mm portafilter and a pressure gauge in one chassis. Tamping and steaming stay manual, so expect a learning curve. Newer Breville models fix its slower Thermocoil heat-up and messier dosing.

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Key specs
Type
Semi auto espresso
Grinder
Yes
Milk
Steam wand
Water tank
1.98 L
Highlights

Specs that matter

Body
Weight
22.09 lb (10.02 kg)
Dimensions
404 × 333 × 315 mm
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Weight22.09 lb (10.02 kg)404 × 333 × 315 mm
16 attributes · See all specifications
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The Barista Express puts a conical burr grinder with 16 settings, a 54 mm portafilter and a pressure gauge in one chassis. Tamping and steaming stay manual, so expect a learning curve. Newer Breville models fix its slower Thermocoil heat-up and messier dosing.

Best for

Hands-on beginners who want one box with a grinder

Not for

Anyone who wants push-button drinks or fast heat-up

Main strengthBuilt-in burr grinder with dose control
Main weaknessManual tamping is messy
Reasons to buy
Built-in burr grinder with dose control
Pressure gauge shows extraction at a glance
2 L tank and 227 g hopper
Reasons to avoid
Manual tamping is messy
Thermocoil is slower to heat than ThermoJet models
Only 16 grind steps
Measured view8.7/10What the pros say · verified oct 10, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 10, 2026
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Product data

Full specifications

16 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Verified Oct 10, 2026. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Heating system
Thermocoil
Portafilter
2.13 in (54 mm)
PID temperature control
Yes
Pump pressure
15 bar
Bean hopper
227 g
Type
Semi auto espresso
Grind settings
16
Milk system
Steam wand
Voltage
110–120 Volts
Weight Kg
10.018 kg
Height
12.4 in (31.5 cm)
Depth
13.11 in (33.3 cm)
Width
15.91 in (40.4 cm)
Power
1600 W
Water Tank L
1.98 L
Built In Grinder
Yes
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