Breville Barista Pro
Exact average 86.1 · 2 printed, 5 estimated · printed scores only: 91
Image: Breville7 professional reviewers tested the Breville Barista Pro, and 7 recommend it. Most praised: fast heat-up and easy to use. Most common complaint: grinder.
Reviewed by Livingetc, Home Grounds, Business Insider and 4 more
5 of these 7 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.
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What 7 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 98Livingetc
A capable espresso machine with adjustable grind and extraction that produces creamy shots and silky milk; best for those with some experience and enough counter space.
Read Livingetc review - 84Home Grounds
A clear step up for home espresso with fast heat-up, PID control, a good grinder and an easy interface, worth the extra cost despite average build quality.
Read Home Grounds review - 85est.Business Insider
Named the best overall home espresso machine in a 10-model test, praised for consistent shots and an easy built-in grinder workflow.
Read Business Insider review - 85est.Tom's Coffee Corner
The Sage Barista Pro is a highly capable espresso machine that offers significant ergonomic and performance improvements over its predecessor.
Read Tom's Coffee Corner review - 85est.Lifestyle Lab
The Breville Barista Pro is a significant upgrade over its predecessor, offering a faster heat-up time and improved steam performance.
Read Lifestyle Lab review - 83est.Good Housekeeping
The roundup's tested blurb praises the flexible settings and quick heat-up, noting only a modest learning curve.
Read Good Housekeeping review - 83est.Bon Appétit
Chosen as best machine with a built-in grinder, offering quality Baratza parts, reliable espresso and fast heat-up at a relatively fair price.
Read Bon Appétit review
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- Lifestyle Lab on YouTube ↗Counted in the score: 85
- Tom's Coffee Corner on YouTube ↗Counted in the score: 85
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Common questions
Is the Breville Barista Pro worth it?
Most critics think so: 7 of 7 recommend it.
Do critics agree about the Breville Barista Pro?
Broad agreement: scores range from 83 (Good Housekeeping) to 98 (Livingetc), a spread of 15 points across 7 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the Breville Barista Pro?
Grinder (2 of 7 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Breville Barista Pro?
The Breville Bambino Plus (critic score 84), best for beginners.