Breville BES870XL Barista Express Espresso Machine
- Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine
- Better rated than 58%
- More reviewed than 96%
A manual home espresso machine with an integrated grinder, PID temperature control and pre-infusion, built for someone who wants cafe-style shots and lattes without separate equipment.
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How it ranks among the 24 semi-automatic espresso machines we track
4.4★ across 27,800 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
27,800 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
2,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
The Breville Barista Express BES870XL pairs an espresso machine with a built-in conical burr grinder, letting a home user grind, dose and pull a shot from one machine.
Its main technical points are a low pressure pre-infusion stage before full extraction pressure, and a PID-controlled heating element for stable water temperature, both aimed at more consistent extraction than a basic pump machine. The grinder feeds straight into the portafilter through what Breville calls the grinding cradle, rather than a separate hopper setup.
- Built-in conical burr grinder
- PID digital temperature control
- Low pressure pre-infusion
- 1/2 lb bean hopper, 67 oz water tank
Who it's for
Suited to someone moving from pre-ground coffee or a pod machine who wants to grind fresh and steam milk at home without buying a separate grinder. Less suited to someone who already owns a dedicated grinder and only wants a bare espresso machine.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Integrated grinder doses directly into the portafilter
- PID temperature control for consistent extraction
- Steam wand built for microfoam and latte art
- Includes portafilter, tamper, jug and cleaning tools
- Larger footprint than a standalone espresso machine
- 1600W and 120V limit it to standard household circuits
Performance notes
Pre-infusion gradually ramps water pressure at the start of a shot, drawing flavor out more evenly before full pressure hits, while the PID keeps water temperature steady through the extraction rather than letting it drift. The steam wand is built to texture milk into a fine microfoam for latte art rather than just heating it.
Specifications
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in semi-automatic espresso machines.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breville BES870XL Barista Express Espresso MachineThis product | 4.4 / 5 | 27,800 | 2.7 / 5 |
| Nespresso Essenza Mini Coffee and Espresso Machine by De'LonghiNespresso | 4.6 / 5 | 6,000 | 4.6 / 5 |
| DeLonghi EC155 15 Bar Espresso and Cappuccino MachineDeLonghi | 4.2 / 5 | 12,900 | 4.5 / 5 |
| CASABREWS CM5418 Compact Espresso Machine with Milk Frothing Steam WandCasabrews | 4.3 / 5 | 8,100 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Mr. Coffee Automatic Dual Shot Espresso/Cappuccino SystemMr. Coffee | 4.2 / 5 | 3,600 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the Breville semi-automatic espresso machines
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Breville Barista Express include a grinder?
Yes, it has an integrated conical burr grinder that doses ground coffee directly into the portafilter.
What accessories come with the BES870XL?
A 54mm stainless portafilter, single and dual wall filter baskets, a tamper, a stainless milk jug, cleaning tools and a water filter holder.
What is pre-infusion for?
It gradually raises water pressure at the start of the shot before full extraction pressure, aimed at more even flavor extraction.