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Barista Express all-in-one

Estimated setup total $750 USD Within your selected budget
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Breville Barista Express
1 of 3 fit your limits
Setup width 12.5 in Your counter 18 in

Leave extra room for cords, refilling water, and using the machine comfortably.

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See fit detailsBudget, counter space, routine, and tradeoffs

Current match: Fits well

This score reflects your space, budget, drinks, and routine—not overall product quality or reliability.

Counter space 100/100

Uses about 12.5 in of your 18 in counter.

Budget 100/100

About $750 USD total: $700 for equipment and $50 for essentials. Your budget is $750 USD. Check today’s prices before buying.

Daily routine 100/100

Matches your balanced-drink preference and balanced routine.

Must-have feature 100/100

You did not choose an extra must-have feature.

Future upgrades 100/100

You are buying for now, so future upgrades matter less. The built-in grinder saves counter space, but cannot be upgraded separately.

Your options

3 setups fit all your limits

Choose one to put it on the counter without changing your limits.

Your budget

What your money covers (USD)

About $750 USD total: $700 for the machine and grinder, plus $50 for basics. Check today’s prices.

Machine + built-in grinder$700 · 93%
Basics$50 · 7%
Our pick

Barista Express all-in-one

Combines machine and grinder in one visible footprint.

Breville Barista Express

About $750 USD total · needs 12.5 in of counter space

  • Combines machine and grinder in one visible footprint.
  • Balances manual control with fewer separate purchase decisions.
  • Leaves a small accessory allowance instead of front-loading extras.
Another good option

Bambino Plus + Encore ESP

Bambino Plus and Encore ESP take two counter spots but let you replace the machine or grinder separately.

About $750 USD total · needs 13.6 in of counter space

Breville Bambino PlusBaratza Encore ESP
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See the tradeoffs side by side

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Difference Barista Express all-in-one Bambino Plus + Encore ESP
Counter space needed 12.5 in 13.6 in
Machine Breville Barista Express Breville Bambino Plus
Machine — Body size 12.5 × 13.8 × 15.9 in 7.5 × 13.5 × 12 in
Machine — Grinder Integrated Not applicable
Machine — Milk workflow Manual steam wand Automatic or manual texturing
Machine — Readiness Not applicable 3-second ThermoJet
Grinder Use existing / integrated Baratza Encore ESP
Grinder — Body size Not applicable 5.1 × 5.9 × 13.4 in
Grinder — Adjustment Not applicable Stepped
Grinder — Espresso range Not applicable Espresso-optimized range
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Machine + grinder

Breville Barista Express

Exact model BES870 · US

Combines machine and grinder in one visible footprint.

  • Body size12.5 × 13.8 × 15.9 in
  • GrinderIntegrated
  • Milk workflowManual steam wand

Budget estimate $700 USD Price checked 2026-07-11; check today’s price

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Before you choose

The tradeoffs

  • The integrated grinder is less independently replaceable than a separate grinder.
  • Milk texturing remains manual.

Buy now

  • Integrated machine
  • Scale and fresh coffee

Add later

  • Targeted accessories after identifying a real workflow friction

Skip for now

  • A second entry-level grinder
  • Decorative accessories that consume working counter space

Check these before buying

  • Check current price and stock.
  • Measure overhead clearance for the hopper.
  • Noise depends on the room and routine, so compare it separately if it matters to you.
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How this works

Built around your space, budget, and mornings.

We compare your answers with current product dimensions, typical prices, and the way each setup works day to day. Then we show the closest fit and the tradeoffs you should know before buying.

What this tool can and cannot tell you

We have not personally tested every product shown. Dimensions and specifications come from manufacturer or retailer pages. Prices, stock, warranties, and included accessories can change, so check them before buying.

This tool compares a focused selection of machines from Breville, Gaggia, Profitec, and Rancilio. It does not rank every espresso machine on the market.

Recommendations are based on fit: your budget, available space, drink style, desired effort, current grinder, and must-have features. A good fit here is not a promise of reliability or a substitute for checking the exact product before you buy.

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