Breville BES870XL Barista Express Espresso Machine
- Built-in grinder, whole beans
- 1600 watts, 120 volts
- 22.1 pounds, 13.8 x 12.5 x 15.9 inches
- Integrated tamper and razor dose trimming tool
- Dial interface, manual operation
- 1 year limited warranty
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A manual stainless steel espresso machine that grinds its own beans and includes a tamper and a dose trimming tool. Care steps are absent, and the capacity entry makes no sense.
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ASIN: B00CH9QWOUCategory: Semi-Automatic Espresso Machines
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Overview
Breville builds the Barista Express around a built-in grinder, so whole beans go in and espresso comes out without a separate mill. A dial controls the machine, and a scoop, filter and trimming tool are included.
Grinding, dosing and brewing in one stainless machine is the reason to buy, with tools included for tamping and trimming. The limit is the learning curve and detail: control is manual, no milk system is listed, and the capacity row cannot be right.
Who it's for
Home baristas ready to learn dosing, tamping and shot timing suit it. Shoppers who want a push-button machine, or a smaller body, should look elsewhere.
Pros and cons
- Razor dose trimming tool
- Whole bean input
- Stainless steel finish
- Cleaning steps not listed
- Capacity entry unreliable
- Large and heavy body
- No milk system listed
Performance notes
The grinder turns whole beans into grounds just before brewing, which preserves aroma and lets grind size be tuned. Dosing, tamping and trimming set the puck, and the pump drives water through it. Shot quality depends on these manual steps rather than automation.
Where it stands among semi-automatic espresso machines
- #1 most-searched brand and model of the 54 semi-automatic espresso machines lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
From the specs of the 40 semi-automatic espresso machines we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Brand | Breville |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 22.1 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 13.8"D x 12.5"W x 15.9"H |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Wattage | 1600 watts |
| Capacity | 1 cupslower than 96% of 27 semi-automatic espresso machines |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | AC adapter |
| Voltage | 120 |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Steel |
| Color | Brushed stainless steel |
| Exterior Finish | Stainless steel |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Human Interface Input | Dial |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Coffee scoop, filter, integrated tamper, razor dose trimming tool |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year limited product warranty |
| Other details | |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Coffee Input Type | Whole beans |
| Filter Type | Reusable |
| Coffee Maker Type | Espresso Machine |
Closest rivals on specs
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Frequently asked questions
How do I care for the Breville Barista Express?
No cleaning, descaling or grinder maintenance steps are listed. The included tools are a coffee scoop, a filter, an integrated tamper and a razor dose trimming tool.
Does the Breville Barista Express grind its own beans?
Yes. The title names a built-in grinder, and the coffee input is listed as whole beans.
Is the Breville Barista Express automatic?
No. The operation mode is listed as manual, with a dial interface.