Breville Barista Pro vs Breville Infuser BES840XL
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The verdict
Breville Barista Pro is the better buy on our scoring, 7.6 to Breville Infuser BES840XL's 6.8. It leads on shot quality & extraction and build quality & durability.
Breville Infuser BES840XL costs $513.45 less.
Who each one suits
Breville Barista Pro
Home baristas who want a fast, all-in-one espresso machine with an integrated grinder and minimal wait time
Scores higher on shot quality & extraction, build quality & durability, steam power & milk texturing.
Breville Infuser BES840XL
Someone who already owns a grinder and wants the shot control without paying for a second one
Scores higher on 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 Pro | Breville Infuser BES840XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shot Quality & Extraction | 22% | 9.2 | 8.5 |
| Build Quality & Durability | 16% | 8.2 | 7.6 |
| Steam Power & Milk Texturing | 16% | 6.5 | 6.0 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 12% | 10.0 | 5.8 |
| Workflow & Ergonomics | 12% | 8.1 | 5.6 |
| Ease of Use & Learning Curve | 12% | 4.7 | 2.7 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 6.4 | 10.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $849.95 | $336.50 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Breville Barista Pro | Breville Infuser BES840XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand founded | 1932 | — |
| Based in | Sydney, Australia | — |
| Price | $849.95 | $336.50 |
| Best for | Home baristas who want a fast, all-in-one espresso machine with an integrated grinder and minimal wait time | Someone who already owns a grinder and wants the shot control without paying for a second one |
| What sets it apart | ThermoJet heating system reaches extraction temperature in 3 seconds and integrates Baratza European precision conical burrs with 30 grind settings in a single countertop unit. | PID temperature control adjustable in two degree steps, with volumetric shot control and no grinder to pay for |
| Compared with | De'Longhi La Specialista, Gaggia Classic Pro, Jura E8 | — |
| Body Material | Brushed stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Boiler Type | ThermoJet heating system | — |
| Bottomless Available | ✓ | — |
| Built in Grinder | ✓ | ✕ |
| Colour Options | Brushed stainless steel, Black Truffle, Sea Salt, Damson Blue, Black Stainless Steel, Olive Tapenade, Oyster Shell, Royal Champagne, Smoked Hickory, Red Velvet Cake, an Aboriginal Culinary Journey | — |
| Machine Type | Semi-automatic espresso machine with integrated grinder | Semi-automatic espresso machine |
| PID control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Plumbable | ✕ | — |
| Portafilter Material | Stainless steel | — |
| Portafilter Size | 54 mm | — |
| Power | 1680 W | 1650 W |
| Pre Infusion | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pressurised Basket | ✓ | — |
| Pump pressure | 9 (extraction pressure); 15 bar pump | — |
| Pump Type | 15 bar Italian pump | — |
| Shot Timer | ✓ | — |
| Warm-up time | 3 s | — |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
| Water Tank | 2 L | 1.7 L |
| Weight | 9.49 kg | 7.9 kg |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
Breville Barista Pro
- +A 3-second warm-up from the ThermoJet system, against roughly 120 seconds on the Mattino
- +A 30-setting hardened steel conical grinder, PID, and an LCD shot clock
- +Low pressure pre-infusion then 9 bar extraction, with single and dual-wall baskets and a bottomless option available
- +A 2 litre tank and a two-year warranty
- −$849.95 against a $699.99 median
- −A manual steam wand, where the Barista Touch at $987.99 automates it
- −Not plumbable, so the tank is filled by hand
Breville Infuser BES840XL
- +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 Pro | Breville Infuser BES840XL | |
|---|---|---|
| The maker | ||
| Brand founded | 1932 | — |
| Based in | Sydney, Australia | — |
| Price | ||
| Price | $849.95 | $336.50 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Home baristas who want a fast, all-in-one espresso machine with an integrated grinder and minimal wait time | Someone who already owns a grinder and wants the shot control without paying for a second one |
| What sets it apart | ThermoJet heating system reaches extraction temperature in 3 seconds and integrates Baratza European precision conical burrs with 30 grind settings in a single countertop unit. | PID temperature control adjustable in two degree steps, with volumetric shot control and no grinder to pay for |
| Compared with | De'Longhi La Specialista, Gaggia Classic Pro, Jura E8 | — |
| Specifications | ||
| Automatic milk frother | ✕ | ✕ |
| Body Material | Brushed stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Boiler Type | ThermoJet heating system | — |
| Bottomless Available | ✓ | — |
| Built in Grinder | ✓ | ✕ |
| Colour Options | Brushed stainless steel, Black Truffle, Sea Salt, Damson Blue, Black Stainless Steel, Olive Tapenade, Oyster Shell, Royal Champagne, Smoked Hickory, Red Velvet Cake, an Aboriginal Culinary Journey | — |
| Machine Type | Semi-automatic espresso machine with integrated grinder | Semi-automatic espresso machine |
| PID control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Plumbable | ✕ | — |
| Portafilter Material | Stainless steel | — |
| Portafilter Size | 54 mm | — |
| Power | 1680 W | 1650 W |
| Pre Infusion | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pressurised Basket | ✓ | — |
| Pump pressure | 9 (extraction pressure); 15 bar pump | — |
| Pump Type | 15 bar Italian pump | — |
| 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. |
| Shot Timer | ✓ | — |
| Steam Wand Type | Manual steam wand | Manual steam wand |
| Warm-up time | 3 s | — |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
| Water Tank | 2 L | 1.7 L |
| Weight | 9.49 kg | 7.9 kg |
Breville Barista Pro vs Breville Infuser BES840XL: common questions
Which is better, Breville Barista Pro or Breville Infuser BES840XL?
Breville Barista Pro scores 7.6 against 6.8, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Breville Infuser BES840XL is still ahead on value for money.
Is Breville Barista Pro or Breville Infuser BES840XL cheaper?
Breville Barista Pro starts at $849.95, and Breville Infuser BES840XL at $336.50.
Who is Breville Barista Pro for?
Home baristas who want a fast, all-in-one espresso machine with an integrated grinder and minimal wait time
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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