Breville
Breville Barista Pro review
Updated 2026-06-10
The step up from the Barista Express: the same all-in-one grind-and-brew format with a faster ThermoJet heating system and an LCD interface in place of analogue dials.
Our opinion
7.5/10
Express, minus the wait
The Pro is the Barista Express with the slow bits sped up: seconds to heat, quicker steaming, a screen in place of dials. It earns the premium if back-to-back morning drinks are your reality. If a minute of warm-up does not bother you, save the money and buy the Express instead.
- In the cup 7.5
- Value 7.0
- Ease of use 8.5
- Build & longevity 7.0
- Versatility 8.0
- Type
- All-in-one espresso machine with grinder
- Portafilter
- 54 mm
- Grinder
- Integrated conical burr
- Heating system
- ThermoJet (fast heat-up)
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What works
- +Heats up in seconds rather than minutes
- +Steams milk noticeably faster than the Barista Express
- +Complete grind-and-brew setup in one footprint
The catch
- −Costs meaningfully more than the Barista Express
- −No PID-style temperature adjustment beyond presets
Watch
See it in action
Video: Seattle Coffee Gear. Embedded from YouTube.
Full specifications
| Type | All-in-one espresso machine with grinder |
|---|---|
| Portafilter | 54 mm |
| Grinder | Integrated conical burr |
| Heating system | ThermoJet (fast heat-up) |
| Interface | LCD display |
| Milk frothing | Manual steam wand |
Who it's for
The Breville Barista Pro suits beginners-upgrading, all-in-one, busy-mornings.
About Breville
Breville (sold as Sage in the UK and Europe) is an Australian consumer-appliance maker widely known for prosumer-style home espresso machines that pack built-in grinders and PID temperature control into approachable packages.
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