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Breville The Barista Pro BES878BSS4JAN1 review

Breville The Barista Pro BES878BSS4JAN1

CHOICE Expert Rating

77%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Machine has an in-built grinder.
  • User has the option to customise pre-infusion, shot temperature, grind size, and grind amount.
  • Very good controls with illuminated controls and digital display.
  • Tamper storage on unit.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Brushed stainless steel exterior requires extra effort when cleaning, shows fingerprint marks.

Type

Machine type
Semi-automatic

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
77%
Taste test score
75%
Ease of use score
78%
Milk frothing score
80%
Coffee temperature consistency score
80%
Measured heat-up time
4 sec
Time taken to froth 200mL milk
48 sec

Sustainability

Brand reliability score
81%
Brand satisfaction score
87%
Warranty (years)
2
Country of origin
China
Shop Ethical rating
C

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$999.00

Specifications

Capsule type
N/A
Type of heating system
Thermoblock (Thermojet)
Water reservoir capacity (L)
2
Stated pump pressure (bar)
Not stated
Dimensions (cm, HxWxD)
41 x 36 x 34
Weight (kg)
8.9
Contents of packaging
Espresso machine, literature, stainless steel milk jug, dual wall filter baskets (1 & 2 cups), single wall filter basket (1 & 2 cups), water filter and filter holder, cleaning disc, cleaning tablets, cleaning brush, Razor dose trimming tool, steam wand and filter basket cleaning tool.
Website
breville.com.au

Features

Standby mode
Automatic power turn-off
Removable water reservoir
Water tank empty reminder
Hot water nozzle
Removable drip tray
Cup warming plate
Recycle scheme
N/A
Cord storage
Programmable coffee quantity
Digital display
Espresso pressure or milk temperature gauge
Adjustable water temperature for coffee making
Adjustable steam pump rate
Jug for milk frothing
Milk frothing
Steam wand

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