Breville Barista Pro vs La Marzocco Linea Micra
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The verdict
Breville Barista Pro is the better buy on our scoring, 7.6 to La Marzocco Linea Micra's 6.3. It leads on shot quality & extraction and build quality & durability.
Breville Barista Pro costs $3,650.05 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, maintenance & cleaning.
La Marzocco Linea Micra
Commercial-grade temperature stability from dual boilers and an integrated group, in a machine small enough for a home counter
Scores higher on steam power & milk texturing.
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 | La Marzocco Linea Micra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shot Quality & Extraction | 22% | 9.2 | 8.5 |
| Steam Power & Milk Texturing | 16% | 6.5 | 8.5 |
| Build Quality & Durability | 16% | 8.2 | 6.4 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 12% | 10.0 | 7.5 |
| Ease of Use & Learning Curve | 12% | 4.7 | 2.7 |
| Workflow & Ergonomics | 12% | 8.1 | 6.9 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 6.4 | 1.1 |
What each one costs
| Price | $849.95 | $4,500.00 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Breville Barista Pro | La Marzocco Linea Micra | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand founded | 1932 | — |
| Based in | Sydney, Australia | — |
| Price | $849.95 | $4,500.00 |
| Best for | Home baristas who want a fast, all-in-one espresso machine with an integrated grinder and minimal wait time | Commercial-grade temperature stability from dual boilers and an integrated group, in a machine small enough for a home counter |
| 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. | — |
| Compared with | De'Longhi La Specialista, Gaggia Classic Pro, Jura E8 | — |
| App Connected | — | ✓ |
| Body Material | Brushed stainless steel | — |
| Boiler | — | 2 |
| Boiler Type | ThermoJet heating system | Dual boiler: 0.25 l coffee boiler and 1.6 l steam boiler |
| Bottomless Available | ✓ | — |
| Brew Activation | — | Brew paddle working an electric switch |
| 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 | Blue, Brushed Stainless Steel, Crème, Light Grey, White, Black, Stainless Steel, Red, Light Blue |
| Made in | — | Italy. La Marzocco USA states Handmade in Florence across its site, though not on this machine's own page |
| Dimensions | — | 292 x 457 x 330 (W x D x H), published as 11.5 x 18 x 13 in |
| Hot Water Spout | — | ✓ |
| In Box Accessories | — | 14 g and 17 g baskets, cleaning basket, convex tamper, convertible portafilter, Purocaf cleaning solution, 12 oz pitcher, installation and user guide |
| Machine Type | Semi-automatic espresso machine with integrated grinder | Semi-automatic dual boiler home espresso machine with an integrated group head, a scaled-down Linea Classic S |
| PID control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Plumbable | No | Optional; the self-contained 2 l reservoir means plumbing in is not required |
| Portafilter Material | Stainless steel | — |
| Portafilter Size | 54 mm | 58 mm |
| Portafilter Type | — | Convertible portafilter that changes between single spout, double spout and bottomless |
| Power | 1680 W | 1600, at 110 V |
| Pre Infusion | ✓ | — |
| Pressurised Basket | ✓ | — |
| Pump pressure | 9 (extraction pressure); 15 bar pump | — |
| Pump Type | 15 bar Italian pump | Rotary vane 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 | Manual insulated steam wand, cool to the touch |
| Warm-up time | 3 s | 300, published as about 5 minutes on La Marzocco's own Linea Mini against Linea Micra comparison rather than on the product page |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1, published as a 12 month parts and labor warranty |
| Weight | 9.49 kg | 19.1, published as 42 lb |
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
La Marzocco Linea Micra
- +Two boilers, a 0.25 l coffee boiler and a 1.6 l steam boiler, so brewing and steaming never compete.
- +PID control with full temperature adjustment, and an integrated group that La Marzocco credits for commercial-grade temperature stability.
- +La Marzocco Home app for temperature, auto-backflush and a daily on and off schedule.
- +A convertible portafilter that changes between single spout, double spout and bottomless, plus a hot water spout and an insulated steam wand.
- +Nine finishes on La Marzocco's US page, from Stainless Steel and Black to Red, Light Blue and Crème.
- −$4,500.00 is the highest price of any espresso machine on this site, and it does not include a grinder.
- −La Marzocco's US page does not publish pump pressure or a warranty period.
- −Baskets are 14 g and 17 g only, so anyone dosing 18 g or more needs to buy a larger basket.
- −The 0.25 l coffee boiler is small, which suits a home but is not built for making drinks for a crowd back to back.
Every specification, side by side
| Breville Barista Pro | La Marzocco Linea Micra | |
|---|---|---|
| The maker | ||
| Brand founded | 1932 | — |
| Based in | Sydney, Australia | — |
| Price | ||
| Price | $849.95 | $4,500.00 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Home baristas who want a fast, all-in-one espresso machine with an integrated grinder and minimal wait time | Commercial-grade temperature stability from dual boilers and an integrated group, in a machine small enough for a home counter |
| 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. | — |
| Compared with | De'Longhi La Specialista, Gaggia Classic Pro, Jura E8 | — |
| Specifications | ||
| App Connected | — | ✓ |
| Automatic milk frother | ✕ | ✕ |
| Body Material | Brushed stainless steel | — |
| Boiler | — | 2 |
| Boiler Type | ThermoJet heating system | Dual boiler: 0.25 l coffee boiler and 1.6 l steam boiler |
| Bottomless Available | ✓ | — |
| Brew Activation | — | Brew paddle working an electric switch |
| 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 | Blue, Brushed Stainless Steel, Crème, Light Grey, White, Black, Stainless Steel, Red, Light Blue |
| Made in | — | Italy. La Marzocco USA states Handmade in Florence across its site, though not on this machine's own page |
| Dimensions | — | 292 x 457 x 330 (W x D x H), published as 11.5 x 18 x 13 in |
| Hot Water Spout | — | ✓ |
| In Box Accessories | — | 14 g and 17 g baskets, cleaning basket, convex tamper, convertible portafilter, Purocaf cleaning solution, 12 oz pitcher, installation and user guide |
| Machine Type | Semi-automatic espresso machine with integrated grinder | Semi-automatic dual boiler home espresso machine with an integrated group head, a scaled-down Linea Classic S |
| PID control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Plumbable | No | Optional; the self-contained 2 l reservoir means plumbing in is not required |
| Portafilter Material | Stainless steel | — |
| Portafilter Size | 54 mm | 58 mm |
| Portafilter Type | — | Convertible portafilter that changes between single spout, double spout and bottomless |
| Power | 1680 W | 1600, at 110 V |
| Pre Infusion | ✓ | — |
| Pressurised Basket | ✓ | — |
| Pump pressure | 9 (extraction pressure); 15 bar pump | — |
| Pump Type | 15 bar Italian pump | Rotary vane 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 | Manual insulated steam wand, cool to the touch |
| Warm-up time | 3 s | 300, published as about 5 minutes on La Marzocco's own Linea Mini against Linea Micra comparison rather than on the product page |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1, published as a 12 month parts and labor warranty |
| Water Tank | 2 L | 2 L |
| Weight | 9.49 kg | 19.1, published as 42 lb |
Breville Barista Pro vs La Marzocco Linea Micra: common questions
Which is better, Breville Barista Pro or La Marzocco Linea Micra?
Breville Barista Pro scores 7.6 against 6.3, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. La Marzocco Linea Micra is still ahead on steam power & milk texturing.
Is Breville Barista Pro or La Marzocco Linea Micra cheaper?
Breville Barista Pro starts at $849.95, and La Marzocco Linea Micra at $4,500.00.
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 La Marzocco Linea Micra for?
Commercial-grade temperature stability from dual boilers and an integrated group, in a machine small enough for a home counter
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