Breville Barista Express BES870XL vs Gevi 20Bar Super Automatic Espresso Machine
The verdict
Gevi 20Bar Super Automatic Espresso Machine is the better buy on our scoring, 7.1 to Breville Barista Express BES870XL's 6.4. It leads on shot quality & extraction and maintenance & cleaning.
Breville Barista Express BES870XL costs $7 less.
Who each one suits
Breville Barista Express BES870XL
Somebody buying their first proper espresso setup who wants the grinder in the same box
Scores higher on build quality & durability.
Gevi 20Bar Super Automatic Espresso Machine
Home baristas wanting an all-in-one espresso machine with integrated grinder and steam wand
Scores higher on shot quality & extraction, maintenance & cleaning, workflow & ergonomics.
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 | Gevi 20Bar Super Automatic Espresso Machine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shot Quality & Extraction | 22% | 8.5 | 10.0 |
| Build Quality & Durability | 16% | 7.6 | 7.2 |
| Steam Power & Milk Texturing | 16% | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 12% | 5.0 | 6.7 |
| Workflow & Ergonomics | 12% | 5.0 | 6.2 |
| Ease of Use & Learning Curve | 12% | 4.7 | 5.3 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 6.5 | 7.1 |
What each one costs
| Price | $692.99 | $699.99 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Breville Barista Express BES870XL | Gevi 20Bar Super Automatic Espresso Machine | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $692.99 | $699.99 |
| Best for | Somebody buying their first proper espresso setup who wants the grinder in the same box | Home baristas wanting an all-in-one espresso machine with integrated grinder and steam wand |
| 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 | Combines an integrated burr grinder and dual-volume boiler in a super-automatic form factor at a budget price point relative to comparable bean-to-cup machines. |
| Compared with | — | De'Longhi Magnifica Duo, Breville Barista Express, Gaggia Classic Pro |
| Automatic milk frother | ✕ | ✕ |
| Boiler | — | 2 |
| Boiler Type | — | Double volume boiler |
| Built in Grinder | ✓ | ✓ |
| Machine Type | Semi-automatic espresso machine with an integrated conical burr grinder | Semi-automatic espresso machine with integrated grinder |
| PID control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Plumbable | — | ✕ |
| Portafilter Size | — | 58 mm |
| Power | 1600 W | — |
| Pre Infusion | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pressure Gauge | — | ✓ |
| Pressurised Basket | — | ✓ |
| Pump pressure | — | 20 bar |
| Ships to | 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. | — |
| Steam Wand Type | Manual steam wand for hand-textured microfoam | Steam wand |
| Warranty | 1 year | — |
| Weight | 10.0 kg | — |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
Breville Barista Express BES870XL
- +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
Gevi 20Bar Super Automatic Espresso Machine
- +Two boilers, so steaming and brewing do not queue behind each other, which nothing else at this price offers
- +PID, a 58mm portafilter, a pressure gauge with a marked pre-infusion range, and both single and dual-wall baskets
- +An integrated grinder in a stainless steel body
- −$699.99, which is the category median, so not a budget buy
- −20 bar is a pump maximum, and espresso is pulled at 9
- −Manual microfoam by hand, and no warranty term is published
Every specification, side by side
| Breville Barista Express BES870XL | Gevi 20Bar Super Automatic Espresso Machine | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $692.99 | $699.99 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Somebody buying their first proper espresso setup who wants the grinder in the same box | Home baristas wanting an all-in-one espresso machine with integrated grinder and steam wand |
| 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 | Combines an integrated burr grinder and dual-volume boiler in a super-automatic form factor at a budget price point relative to comparable bean-to-cup machines. |
| Compared with | — | De'Longhi Magnifica Duo, Breville Barista Express, Gaggia Classic Pro |
| Specifications | ||
| Automatic milk frother | ✕ | ✕ |
| Body Material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Boiler | — | 2 |
| Boiler Type | — | Double volume boiler |
| Built in Grinder | ✓ | ✓ |
| Machine Type | Semi-automatic espresso machine with an integrated conical burr grinder | Semi-automatic espresso machine with integrated grinder |
| PID control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Plumbable | — | ✕ |
| Portafilter Size | — | 58 mm |
| Power | 1600 W | — |
| Pre Infusion | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pressure Gauge | — | ✓ |
| Pressurised Basket | — | ✓ |
| Pump pressure | — | 20 bar |
| Ships to | 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. | — |
| Steam Wand Type | Manual steam wand for hand-textured microfoam | Steam wand |
| Warranty | 1 year | — |
| Weight | 10.0 kg | — |
Breville Barista Express BES870XL vs Gevi 20Bar Super Automatic Espresso Machine: common questions
Which is better, Breville Barista Express BES870XL or Gevi 20Bar Super Automatic Espresso Machine?
Gevi 20Bar Super Automatic Espresso Machine scores 7.1 against 6.4, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Breville Barista Express BES870XL is still ahead on build quality & durability.
Is Breville Barista Express BES870XL or Gevi 20Bar Super Automatic Espresso Machine cheaper?
Breville Barista Express BES870XL starts at $692.99, and Gevi 20Bar Super Automatic Espresso Machine at $699.99.
Who is Breville Barista Express BES870XL for?
Somebody buying their first proper espresso setup who wants the grinder in the same box
Who is Gevi 20Bar Super Automatic Espresso Machine for?
Home baristas wanting an all-in-one espresso machine with integrated grinder and steam wand
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