Breville Barista Pro
Specs, pros & cons and how the Barista Pro compares to 331 other espresso machines from $99.95.
Synthesised from owner reviews and expert comparisons of the Barista Pro.
- Price
- $849.95
- Pump pressure
- 15 bar
- Portafilter
- 54 mm
- Integrated grinder
- Steel conical
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The verdict
The Barista Pro is the Barista Express with the two upgrades owners most often wish for: ThermoJet heating that is ready in about three seconds (versus ~30 on the Express) and a clear LCD interface. It keeps the all-in-one formula — integrated grinder, 54mm portafilter, steam wand — and adds quality-of-life polish.
Whether it is worth the premium over the Express comes down to how much you value speed and the screen. In the cup the two are very close; the Pro simply gets there faster and is a little more beginner-legible.
What we like
- ThermoJet heat-up in ~3 seconds — no waiting
- Clear LCD display makes dialing in more legible
- Integrated grinder with 30 settings; faster than the Express
- Same all-in-one convenience and 54mm portafilter ecosystem
What to know
- Noticeably pricier than the Express for similar in-cup results
- Single boiler — still no simultaneous brew + steam
- Loses the analog pressure gauge some learners prefer
What owners say
Owners coming from no machine love the speed and screen; owners deciding between Pro and Express are split — many feel the Express plus a small grinder budget is the better value, while others happily pay for the instant heat-up and LCD. Both are reliable, well-supported machines.
Express vs Pro — which to buy
Pick the Pro if near-instant heat-up and a digital interface matter to you and the budget is comfortable. Pick the Express if you want to save money and like the analog pressure gauge, which gives more tactile feedback while you learn. The espresso itself is comparable.
Specifications
- Pump pressure
- 15 bar
- Portafilter
- 54 mm
- Integrated grinder
- Steel conical burrs
- Milk texturing
- Manual milk texturing
- Water tank
- 67 oz.
- Power
- 1680 W
- Voltage
- 120 volts
- Dimensions
- 13.5" x 13.9" x 13.5"
- Weight
- 9.488 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
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How we research & test
Helpful guides: Dialing in your grind · Steaming milk · Descaling