Breville
Barista Express Espresso Machine BES870XL
Why we picked it
Wirecutter's Best Espresso Machine for Beginners (2025) — built-in conical burr grinder
Warranty: 2-Year Limited WarrantyMade in: ChinaSatisfaction: 91%
The Breville Barista Express integrates a conical burr grinder directly into a semi-automatic espresso machine, delivering cafe-quality shots at home. The dose-control grinding, digital temperature control, and commercial-sized portafilter produce excellent espresso consistently. BIFL users appreciate that Breville's build quality keeps these machines running for 10+ years with basic maintenance.
2-Year Limited Warranty Made in China
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Awards & Recognition
- WirecutterBest Espresso Machine for Beginners (2025)
- WIRED8/10 - Recommended Home Espresso
- CNETBest Espresso Machine With Grinder
- Good HousekeepingBest Espresso Machine (2024)
Community & Review Summary
4.5/ 5
19,870 Amazon reviews
91%
Reddit satisfaction score
520
Total mentions (460 positive)
#56
Amazon sales rank
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Price History
Good DealOct 25Apr 26
Lowest
$549.95
Dec 1
Average
$599.95
Highest
$649.95
Oct 1
Pros & Cons from Reviews
Pros
- +Built-in conical burr grinder
- +Digital temperature control (PID)
- +Commercial-sized 54mm portafilter
- +Dose-control grinding for consistency
- +Steam wand for latte art
- +Pays for itself vs daily coffee shop visits
Cons
- -Learning curve for beginners
- -Internal parts can be hard to clean
- -Grinder retention is noticeable
- -Plastic water reservoir feels cheap