Breville Barista Pro vs Gevi 20Bar Super Automatic Espresso Machine
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The verdict
Breville Barista Pro is the better buy on our scoring, 7.6 to Gevi 20Bar Super Automatic Espresso Machine's 7.1. It leads on build quality & durability and steam power & milk texturing.
Gevi 20Bar Super Automatic Espresso Machine costs $149.96 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 build quality & durability, steam power & milk texturing, maintenance & cleaning.
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, ease of use & learning curve, 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 | Gevi 20Bar Super Automatic Espresso Machine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shot Quality & Extraction | 22% | 9.2 | 10.0 |
| Build Quality & Durability | 16% | 8.2 | 7.2 |
| Steam Power & Milk Texturing | 16% | 6.5 | 6.0 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 12% | 10.0 | 6.7 |
| Workflow & Ergonomics | 12% | 8.1 | 6.2 |
| Ease of Use & Learning Curve | 12% | 4.7 | 5.3 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 6.4 | 7.1 |
What each one costs
| Price | $849.95 | $699.99 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Breville Barista Pro | Gevi 20Bar Super Automatic Espresso Machine | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand founded | 1932 | — |
| Based in | Sydney, Australia | — |
| Price | $849.95 | $699.99 |
| Best for | Home baristas who want a fast, all-in-one espresso machine with an integrated grinder and minimal wait time | Home baristas wanting an all-in-one espresso machine with integrated grinder and steam wand |
| 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. | 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 La Specialista, Gaggia Classic Pro, Jura E8 | De'Longhi Magnifica Duo, Breville Barista Express, Gaggia Classic Pro |
| Automatic milk frother | ✕ | ✕ |
| Body Material | Brushed stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Boiler | — | 2 |
| Boiler Type | ThermoJet heating system | Double volume boiler |
| 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 | — |
| Portafilter Material | Stainless steel | — |
| Portafilter Size | 54 mm | 58 mm |
| Power | 1680 W | — |
| Pre Infusion | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pressure Gauge | — | ✓ |
| Pressurised Basket | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pump pressure | 9 (extraction pressure); 15 bar pump | 20 bar |
| Pump Type | 15 bar Italian pump | — |
| 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. | — |
| Shot Timer | ✓ | — |
| Steam Wand Type | Manual steam wand | Steam wand |
| Warm-up time | 3 s | — |
| Warranty | 2 years | — |
| Water Tank | 2 L | — |
| Weight | 9.49 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
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 Pro | Gevi 20Bar Super Automatic Espresso Machine | |
|---|---|---|
| The maker | ||
| Brand founded | 1932 | — |
| Based in | Sydney, Australia | — |
| Price | ||
| Price | $849.95 | $699.99 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Home baristas who want a fast, all-in-one espresso machine with an integrated grinder and minimal wait time | Home baristas wanting an all-in-one espresso machine with integrated grinder and steam wand |
| 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. | 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 La Specialista, Gaggia Classic Pro, Jura E8 | De'Longhi Magnifica Duo, Breville Barista Express, Gaggia Classic Pro |
| Specifications | ||
| Automatic milk frother | ✕ | ✕ |
| Body Material | Brushed stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Boiler | — | 2 |
| Boiler Type | ThermoJet heating system | Double volume boiler |
| 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 with integrated grinder |
| PID control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Plumbable | ✕ | ✕ |
| Portafilter Material | Stainless steel | — |
| Portafilter Size | 54 mm | 58 mm |
| Power | 1680 W | — |
| Pre Infusion | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pressure Gauge | — | ✓ |
| Pressurised Basket | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pump pressure | 9 (extraction pressure); 15 bar pump | 20 bar |
| Pump Type | 15 bar Italian pump | — |
| 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. | — |
| Shot Timer | ✓ | — |
| Steam Wand Type | Manual steam wand | Steam wand |
| Warm-up time | 3 s | — |
| Warranty | 2 years | — |
| Water Tank | 2 L | — |
| Weight | 9.49 kg | — |
Breville Barista Pro vs Gevi 20Bar Super Automatic Espresso Machine: common questions
Which is better, Breville Barista Pro or Gevi 20Bar Super Automatic Espresso Machine?
Breville Barista Pro scores 7.6 against 7.1, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Gevi 20Bar Super Automatic Espresso Machine is still ahead on shot quality & extraction.
Is Breville Barista Pro or Gevi 20Bar Super Automatic Espresso Machine cheaper?
Breville Barista Pro starts at $849.95, and Gevi 20Bar Super Automatic Espresso Machine at $699.99.
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 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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