Breville Infuser BES840XL vs De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo
Ahead
The verdict
Breville Infuser BES840XL is narrowly ahead, 6.8 to De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo's 6.6. It leads on shot quality & extraction and value for money.
Breville Infuser BES840XL costs $363.45 less.
Who each one suits
Breville Infuser BES840XL
Someone who already owns a grinder and wants the shot control without paying for a second one
Scores higher on shot quality & extraction, value for money.
De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo
A grinder, a real steam wand and cold brew in one machine
Scores higher on build quality & durability, steam power & milk texturing, maintenance & cleaning.
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 Infuser BES840XL | De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shot Quality & Extraction | 22% | 8.5 | 5.0 |
| Build Quality & Durability | 16% | 7.6 | 8.8 |
| Steam Power & Milk Texturing | 16% | 6.0 | 6.5 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 12% | 5.8 | 8.3 |
| Ease of Use & Learning Curve | 12% | 2.7 | 4.7 |
| Workflow & Ergonomics | 12% | 5.6 | 6.2 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 10.0 | 6.6 |
What each one costs
| Price | $336.50 | $699.95 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Breville Infuser BES840XL | De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $336.50 | $699.95 |
| Best for | Someone who already owns a grinder and wants the shot control without paying for a second one | A grinder, a real steam wand and cold brew in one machine |
| What sets it apart | PID temperature control adjustable in two degree steps, with volumetric shot control and no grinder to pay for | Cold extraction in under five minutes, a feature no other espresso machine here has |
| Automatic milk frother | ✕ | ✕ |
| Boiler Type | — | Thermoblock. De'Longhi does not publish how many |
| Built in Grinder | ✕ | ✓ |
| Cold Brew | — | ✓ |
| Colour Options | — | Metal, the only finish De'Longhi lists |
| Cup clearance | — | 113, published as 4.45 in |
| Dimensions | — | 285 x 365 x 403 mm |
| Display Type | — | ✕ |
| Grind steps | — | De'Longhi's own page gives two different answers, 8 and 15, and does not resolve them |
| In Box Accessories | — | A barista toolkit |
| Machine Type | Semi-automatic espresso machine | Semi-automatic with an integrated grinder |
| Maker Claim | — | De'Longhi styles itself the #1 Worldwide Espresso Machine Maker, footnoted to an unnamed independent research institute for full year 2025 |
| PID control | ✓ | — |
| Power | 1650 W | 1600 W |
| Pre Infusion | ✓ | — |
| Preset Recipes | — | 4 |
| Pump pressure | — | 15, with what De'Longhi calls 9 bar of high pressure during extraction after a low pressure pre-infusion |
| Sca Note | — | De'Longhi states the cold extraction technology was developed with the Specialty Coffee Association. That is a collaboration on a feature and not an SCA certification of the machine, so none is recorded |
| Steam Wand Type | Manual steam wand | Manual, which De'Longhi calls a commercial-style steam wand |
| Temperature Control | — | 3 infusion temperatures, which De'Longhi calls Active Temperature Control |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2, or 3 with product registration |
| Water Tank | 1.7 L | 1.66, published as 56.13 oz |
| Weight | 7.9 kg | 11.7, published as 25.8 lb |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
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
De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo
- +Cold brew in under five minutes, from a function De'Longhi developed with the Specialty Coffee Association.
- +Three infusion temperatures, which De'Longhi calls Active Temperature Control.
- +A manual steam wand, so microfoam and latte art are genuinely possible.
- +A dosing and tamping guide in the box, which is the step beginners get wrong.
- +1600 watts and a 56 oz tank, in a machine 14.4 inches wide.
- −De'Longhi's own page says 8 grind settings in one place and 15 in another, and never resolves it.
- −No portafilter diameter is published, so you cannot check accessory fitment before buying.
- −No bean hopper capacity and no heat-up time are published.
- −One finish only, and no display: control is by button and dial.
- −The machine is sold under two SKUs at the same price and one of them is out of stock.
Every specification, side by side
| Breville Infuser BES840XL | De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $336.50 | $699.95 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Someone who already owns a grinder and wants the shot control without paying for a second one | A grinder, a real steam wand and cold brew in one machine |
| What sets it apart | PID temperature control adjustable in two degree steps, with volumetric shot control and no grinder to pay for | Cold extraction in under five minutes, a feature no other espresso machine here has |
| Specifications | ||
| Automatic milk frother | ✕ | ✕ |
| Body Material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Boiler Type | — | Thermoblock. De'Longhi does not publish how many |
| Built in Grinder | ✕ | ✓ |
| Cold Brew | — | ✓ |
| Colour Options | — | Metal, the only finish De'Longhi lists |
| Cup clearance | — | 113, published as 4.45 in |
| Dimensions | — | 285 x 365 x 403 mm |
| Display Type | — | ✕ |
| Grind steps | — | De'Longhi's own page gives two different answers, 8 and 15, and does not resolve them |
| In Box Accessories | — | A barista toolkit |
| Machine Type | Semi-automatic espresso machine | Semi-automatic with an integrated grinder |
| Maker Claim | — | De'Longhi styles itself the #1 Worldwide Espresso Machine Maker, footnoted to an unnamed independent research institute for full year 2025 |
| PID control | ✓ | — |
| Power | 1650 W | 1600 W |
| Pre Infusion | ✓ | — |
| Preset Recipes | — | 4 |
| Pump pressure | — | 15, with what De'Longhi calls 9 bar of high pressure during extraction after a low pressure pre-infusion |
| Sca Note | — | De'Longhi states the cold extraction technology was developed with the Specialty Coffee Association. That is a collaboration on a feature and not an SCA certification of the machine, so none is recorded |
| 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 | Manual, which De'Longhi calls a commercial-style steam wand |
| Temperature Control | — | 3 infusion temperatures, which De'Longhi calls Active Temperature Control |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2, or 3 with product registration |
| Water Tank | 1.7 L | 1.66, published as 56.13 oz |
| Weight | 7.9 kg | 11.7, published as 25.8 lb |
Breville Infuser BES840XL vs De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo: common questions
Which is better, Breville Infuser BES840XL or De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo?
Breville Infuser BES840XL scores 6.8 against 6.6, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo is still ahead on build quality & durability.
Is Breville Infuser BES840XL or De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo cheaper?
Breville Infuser BES840XL starts at $336.50, and De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo at $699.95.
Who is Breville Infuser BES840XL for?
Someone who already owns a grinder and wants the shot control without paying for a second one
Who is De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo for?
A grinder, a real steam wand and cold brew in one machine
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