Breville Dual Boiler
Specs, pros & cons and how the Dual Boiler compares to 331 other espresso machines from $99.95.
Synthesised from owner reviews and expert coverage of the Breville Dual Boiler.
- Price
- $1599.95
- Pump pressure
- Extraction Feedback
- Portafilter
- 58 mm
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The verdict
The Breville Dual Boiler (BES920) brings genuine prosumer features to a relative bargain: a true dual-boiler system for simultaneous brewing and steaming, PID temperature control and a commercial 58mm portafilter. It is the enthusiast's Breville.
There is no grinder, so pair it with a good one, and it is a bigger commitment than an all-in-one. But for dual-boiler control and 58mm at well under Italian-prosumer prices, it is a standout.
What we like
- True dual boiler: brew and steam at the same time
- PID temperature control for repeatable shots
- Commercial 58mm portafilter and strong steam
- Prosumer features at a relative-value price
What to know
- No grinder — budget for a capable one
- Bigger and pricier than the all-in-ones
- More to learn than a one-touch machine
What owners say
Owners consistently call it the best-value way into dual-boiler espresso — PID stability and 58mm parts that usually cost much more. The expected note is that it deserves a serious grinder to match.
Why dual boiler matters
Separate brew and steam boilers mean no waiting between pulling a shot and steaming milk, and PID holds brew temperature steady shot to shot — the two upgrades that most improve milk-drink workflow and consistency.
Specifications
- Pump pressure
- Extraction Feedback
- Portafilter
- 58 mm
- Milk texturing
- Powerful manual milk texturing
- Water tank
- 84 oz.
- Power
- 1700 W
- Voltage
- 110–120 Volts.
- Dimensions
- 15.9" x 14.7" x 14.9"
- Weight
- 12.86 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 | Dual Boiler $1599.95 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pump pressure | 15 bar | 15 bar | 15 bar | 15 bar | Extraction Feedback pressure gauge | 15 bar | 15 bar | 15 bar | Extraction Feedback |
| Portafilter | 54 mm | 54 mm | 54 mm | 58 mm | 54 mm | 51 mm | 54 mm | 58 mm | 58 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 | — | — |
| Milk texturing | Manual milk texturing | Manual milk texturing | Hands-free milk texturing | — | Manual milk texturing | — | Manual milk texturing | — | Powerful manual milk texturing |
| Water tank | 47 fl.oz | 61 fl.oz | 64 fl.oz | 61 oz | 67 oz. | 1.7 L | 67 oz. | 2 L | 84 oz. |
| Power | 1560 W | 1600 W | 1560 W | 1425 W | 1600 W | 1400 W | 1680 W | 1100 W | 1700 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" | — | 15.9" x 14.7" x 14.9" |
| Weight | 4.725 kg | 6.618 kg | 4.95 kg | — | 10.018 kg | — | 9.488 kg | — | 12.86 kg |
See it in action
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Frequently asked
Does the Breville Dual Boiler have a grinder?
Is it worth it over the Barista Express?
How we research & test
Helpful guides: Dialing in your grind · Steaming milk · Descaling