Breville Duo-Temp Pro
Specs, pros & cons and how the Duo-Temp Pro compares to 331 other espresso machines from $99.95.
Synthesised from owner reviews and expert coverage of the Duo-Temp Pro.
- Price
- $499.95
- Pump pressure
- 15 bar
- Portafilter
- 54 mm
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The verdict
The Duo-Temp Pro is Breville's no-frills brewer: the same solid 54mm portafilter, thermocoil and low-pressure pre-infusion as its siblings, but without a grinder, screen or pressure gauge. It is for the buyer who already owns a grinder and just wants reliable Breville brewing for less.
Strip away the extras and what remains is a dependable single-boiler machine with auto-purge temperature control and a manual steam wand — a sensible, cheaper entry if you don't need the all-in-one bells and whistles.
What we like
- Low-pressure pre-infusion and auto-purge for consistent shots
- Cheaper than the grinder-equipped Express
- Standard 54mm portafilter ecosystem
What to know
- No grinder, no screen, no pressure gauge
- Single boiler: no simultaneous brew + steam
- Plasticky next to prosumer machines
What owners say
Owners with a separate grinder rate it a quiet bargain — the brewing is pure Breville, just without the cost of features they don't need. Those without a grinder are usually steered to the Express instead.
Who it's for
If you have (or plan to buy) a dedicated grinder, the Duo-Temp Pro gets you Breville brewing for less. If you want a one-box solution, the Barista Express's built-in grinder is worth the step up.
Specifications
- Pump pressure
- 15 bar
- Portafilter
- 54 mm
- Milk texturing
- Manual milk texturing
- Water tank
- 61 fl.oz
- Power
- 1600 W
- Voltage
- 110–120 Volts.
- Dimensions
- 12.6" x 10.1" x 13.1"
- Weight
- 6.618 kg
How it compares
| Spec |  Bambino $299.95 | Duo-Temp Pro $499.95 |  Bambino Plus $499.95 |  Gaggia Classic Pro E24 $549 |  Barista Express $699.95 |  De'Longhi La Specialista Arte EC9155MB $699.95 |  Barista Pro $849.95 |  Rancilio Silvia $995 |  Barista Touch $999.95 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pump pressure | 15 bar | 15 bar | 15 bar | 15 bar | Extraction Feedback pressure gauge | 15 bar | 15 bar | 15 bar | 15 bar |
| Portafilter | 54 mm | 54 mm | 54 mm | 58 mm | 54 mm | 51 mm | 54 mm | 58 mm | 54 mm |
| Heating system | — | — | — | Single aluminium boiler | Thermocoil heating system | Thermoblock | — | Single brass boiler | — |
| Integrated grinder | — | — | — | — | Steel conical burrs | Conical burr, 8 settings | Steel conical burrs | — | Hardened steel conical burrs |
| Milk texturing | Manual milk texturing | Manual milk texturing | Hands-free milk texturing | — | Manual milk texturing | — | Manual milk texturing | — | Hands-free milk texturing |
| Water tank | 47 fl.oz | 61 fl.oz | 64 fl.oz | 61 oz | 67 oz. | 1.7 L | 67 oz. | 2 L | 67 oz. |
| Power | 1560 W | 1600 W | 1560 W | 1425 W | 1600 W | 1400 W | 1680 W | 1100 W | 1680 W |
| Voltage | 110-120 Volts | 110–120 Volts. | 110-120 Volts | — | 110–120 Volts. | — | 120 volts | — | 110–120 Volts. |
| Dimensions | 6.25" × 13.5" × 12" | 12.6" x 10.1" x 13.1" | 7.5” x 13.5” x 12” | — | 12.5" x 13.8" x 15.9" | — | 13.5" x 13.9" x 13.5" | — | 12.4" x 12.8" x 13.4" |
| Weight | 4.725 kg | 6.618 kg | 4.95 kg | — | 10.018 kg | — | 9.488 kg | — | 9.888 kg |
See it in action
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Frequently asked
Does the Duo-Temp Pro have a grinder?
Duo-Temp Pro vs Barista Express?
How we research & test
Helpful guides: Dialing in your grind · Steaming milk · Descaling