Breville Barista Express BES870XL vs Breville Infuser BES840XL
AheadBreville Infuser BES840XL is narrowly ahead, 6.8 to Breville Barista Express BES870XL's 6.4. It leads on maintenance & cleaning and workflow & ergonomics.
Breville Infuser BES840XL costs $356.49 less.
Who each one suits
Somebody buying their first proper espresso setup who wants the grinder in the same box
Scores higher on ease of use & learning curve.
Someone who already owns a grinder and wants the shot control without paying for a second one
Scores higher on maintenance & cleaning, workflow & ergonomics, value for money.
How they score, criterion by criterion
Both are scored the same way against the rest of their category, from what their makers publish. The weight is how much each criterion moves the total. How the score works
| Criterion | Weight in category | Breville Barista Express BES870XL | Breville Infuser BES840XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shot Quality & Extraction | 22% | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Steam Power & Milk Texturing | 16% | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Build Quality & Durability | 16% | 7.6 | 7.6 |
| Ease of Use & Learning Curve | 12% | 4.7 | 2.7 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 12% | 5.0 | 5.8 |
| Workflow & Ergonomics | 12% | 5.0 | 5.6 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 6.5 | 10.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $692.99 | $336.50 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Breville Barista Express BES870XL | Breville Infuser BES840XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $692.99 | $336.50 |
| Best for | Somebody buying their first proper espresso setup who wants the grinder in the same box | Someone who already owns a grinder and wants the shot control without paying for a second one |
| What sets it apart | An integrated conical burr grinder and PID temperature control in one machine, so the grind and the shot are tuned together | PID temperature control adjustable in two degree steps, with volumetric shot control and no grinder to pay for |
| Built in Grinder | ✓ | ✕ |
| Machine Type | Semi-automatic espresso machine with an integrated conical burr grinder | Semi-automatic espresso machine |
| PID control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power | 1600 W | 1650 W |
| Pre Infusion | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steam Wand Type | Manual steam wand for hand-textured microfoam | Manual steam wand |
| Water Tank | — | 1.7 L |
| Weight | 10.0 kg | 7.9 kg |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
- +An integrated conical burr grinder that doses on demand, so beans go from hopper to basket in one action
- +PID temperature regulation and low pressure pre-infusion
- +Stainless steel with a 1600W element, and a one-year warranty
- +$692.99 for a grinder and machine together, just under the $699.99 category median
- −A manual steam wand: milk is textured by hand
- −One year of cover, where the Barista Pro and Touch publish two
- −10kg, the heaviest machine in this category
- +PID temperature control adjustable in two-degree steps, which is finer than most machines offer at any price
- +Low pressure pre-infusion and a 1.7 litre tank
- +$336.50, less than half the $699.99 median
- −No built-in grinder
- −A manual steam wand
- −One-year warranty, where Breville's newer machines publish two
Every specification, side by side
| Breville Barista Express BES870XL | Breville Infuser BES840XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $692.99 | $336.50 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Somebody buying their first proper espresso setup who wants the grinder in the same box | Someone who already owns a grinder and wants the shot control without paying for a second one |
| What sets it apart | An integrated conical burr grinder and PID temperature control in one machine, so the grind and the shot are tuned together | PID temperature control adjustable in two degree steps, with volumetric shot control and no grinder to pay for |
| Specifications | ||
| Automatic milk frother | ✕ | ✕ |
| Body Material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Built in Grinder | ✓ | ✕ |
| Machine Type | Semi-automatic espresso machine with an integrated conical burr grinder | Semi-automatic espresso machine |
| PID control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power | 1600 W | 1650 W |
| Pre Infusion | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ships to | US | US |
| Ships to Note | Confirmed on Amazon US, which is where this link points. Availability in other Amazon stores has not been checked, and a regional store may substitute a different product. | Confirmed on Amazon US, which is where this link points. Availability in other Amazon stores has not been checked, and a regional store may substitute a different product. |
| Steam Wand Type | Manual steam wand for hand-textured microfoam | Manual steam wand |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Water Tank | — | 1.7 L |
| Weight | 10.0 kg | 7.9 kg |
Breville Barista Express BES870XL vs Breville Infuser BES840XL: common questions
Which is better, Breville Barista Express BES870XL or Breville Infuser BES840XL?
Breville Infuser BES840XL scores 6.8 against 6.4, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Breville Barista Express BES870XL is still ahead on ease of use & learning curve.
Is Breville Barista Express BES870XL or Breville Infuser BES840XL cheaper?
Breville Barista Express BES870XL starts at $692.99, and Breville Infuser BES840XL at $336.50.
Who is Breville Barista Express BES870XL for?
Somebody buying their first proper espresso setup who wants the grinder in the same box
Who is Breville Infuser BES840XL for?
Someone who already owns a grinder and wants the shot control without paying for a second one
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