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Best Breville espresso machines

All 9 Breville espresso machines we compare, ranked by score. Which one is best depends on how hands-on you want to be, so check the type before the score.

Updated October 16, 2026 · Ranked by our 0 to 100 score · No paid placements

  1. 1

    Breville Barista Touch

    Semi-automatic GrinderAuto steam wand$$$

    Stands out for: PID temperature control, hot water outlet, pre-infusion, built-in grinder

    74 Check price All specs
  2. 2

    Breville Barista Express Impress

    Semi-automatic GrinderSteam wand$$$

    Stands out for: adjustable brew temperature, PID temperature control, hot water outlet, pre-infusion

    72 Check price All specs
  3. 3

    Breville Barista Pro

    Semi-automatic GrinderSteam wand$$$

    Stands out for: PID temperature control, pre-infusion, built-in grinder, heats up faster (3 s vs. 25 s avg.)

    71 Check price All specs
  4. 4

    Breville Barista Express

    Semi-automatic GrinderSteam wand$$$

    Stands out for: PID temperature control, pre-infusion, built-in grinder, bigger water tank (67 oz vs. 57 oz avg.)

    67 Check price All specs
  5. 5

    Breville Bambino

    Semi-automatic Steam wand$$

    Stands out for: PID temperature control, hot water outlet, pre-infusion, heats up faster (3 s vs. 25 s avg.)

    61 Check price All specs
  6. 6

    Breville Barista Touch Impress

    Semi-automatic GrinderAuto steam wand$$$$

    Stands out for: more one-touch drinks (13 vs. 5 avg.), built-in grinder, heats up faster (3 s vs. 25 s avg.), more grind settings (30 vs. 25 avg.)

    59 Check price All specs
  7. 7

    Breville Bambino Plus

    Semi-automatic Auto steam wand$$

    Stands out for: PID temperature control, pre-infusion, heats up faster (3 s vs. 25 s avg.)

    58 Check price All specs
  8. 8

    Breville Bambino Plus with Baratza Encore ESP

    Semi-automatic Auto steam wand$$$

    Stands out for: pre-infusion, heats up faster (3 s vs. 25 s avg.), more grind settings (40 vs. 25 avg.)

    50 Check price All specs
  9. 9

    Breville Nespresso Essenza Mini

    Capsule Frother$
    32 Check price All specs
Torn between the top two? Breville Barista Touch vs Breville Barista Express Impress, every spec side by side.Compare them

What to look for

  • 9 machines, average score 60 out of 100
  • 5 of 9 with built-in grinder
  • 6 of 9 with PID temperature control
  • 4 of 9 with manual steam wand
  • 4 of 9 with automatic milk frothing
  • CapsulePre-filled pods. No grinding, no mess, higher cost per cup and less control.
  • Semi-automaticYou grind, dose and tamp; the machine controls pressure and temperature. Most control over taste.

Questions

What is the best espresso machine from Breville?

The Breville Barista Touch. It scores 74 out of 100, the highest of the 9 machines from Breville we compare. Its biggest strength: pid temperature control, only 19% of the machines we compare have this.

Which machines come close?

The Breville Barista Express Impress with 72 points and the Breville Barista Pro with 71. Compare any two of them side by side to see where they differ.

How do you score the machines?

From up to 17 specs that change taste and daily use, such as grinder, heating system, temperature control and milk frothing, plus how well the machine sells on Amazon. Specs come from the manufacturer first and the Amazon listing second. Commissions never change a score.

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Top pickBreville Barista TouchCheck price on Amazon