Breville Barista Pro BES878

Overview

The Breville Barista Pro BES878 represents a meaningful step up from the Barista Express, featuring Breville ThermoJet heating technology that reaches extraction temperature in just 3 seconds — a dramatic improvement over the 30+ second warm-up of conventional thermoblocks. This near-instant heat-up time means you can walk into the kitchen, press a button, and be pulling a shot within moments, making it ideal for the morning rush. The integrated conical burr grinder has been refined with 30 precise grind settings and an intuitive LCD display that guides you through the grinding, dosing, and extraction process. The ThermoJet system also provides precise PID temperature control throughout the shot, resulting in more consistent extractions compared to traditional thermoblock machines. Pre-infusion gradually increases water pressure at the start of extraction, allowing the puck to expand evenly before full pressure is applied. The 54mm portafilter and included filter baskets remain Breville standard, working well within the ecosystem. The steam wand has been upgraded for better performance, producing denser microfoam more quickly. The sleek, modern design with the central LCD display gives the Barista Pro a contemporary look that distinguishes it from its siblings in the lineup.

The Breville Barista Pro BES878 comes equipped with PID temperature control for precise brewing, pre-infusion for even extraction. It features a thermoblock boiler system made of stainless steel. The vibratory pump delivers 15.0 bars of pressure for optimal extraction.

Priced at $850, the Breville Barista Pro BES878 is designed for serious home baristas who want café-quality espresso. As a semi-automatic machine, it gives you control over the brewing process while handling pressure and temperature automatically.

In terms of build quality, the Breville Barista Pro BES878 is a substantial machine, weighing in at 12.7 kg, manufactured in Australia, drawing 1680W of power. With dimensions of 330 x 310 x 400 mm (W×D×H), make sure you have adequate counter space. The built-in water reservoir holds 2000 ml, making it easy to set up anywhere in your kitchen.