Breville Barista Pro Espresso Machine BES878BSS, Brushed Stainless Steel

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The Breville Barista Pro (BES878BSS) aims to bridge the gap between convenience and quality.

Updated Mar 8, 20264.3 stars from 3,315 reviews1 offer checked
Dimensions
13"D x 14"W x 16"H
Water tank
2 Liters
Heating system
ThermoJet
Portafilter
54mm

Quick answer

Start here. If the strengths below match how you brew every day, keep this on your shortlist. If the tradeoffs already sound frustrating, move on.

Best for

  • • Near-instant 3-second ThermoJet heat up time
  • • Clear LCD interface for grind and shot monitoring
  • • Precise PID temperature stability

Not ideal if

  • • 54mm portafilter is non-standard for commercial accessories
  • • Lacks the automated tamping of the Impress model

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Total price
$849.95
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Dimensions
13"D x 14"W x 16"H
Water tank
2 Liters
Heating system
ThermoJet
Portafilter
54mm
Weight
19.5 lbs
Coffee Input Type
whole bean, ground
Coffee Maker Type
Espresso Machine
Customer Package Type
Standard Packaging

What to know before you buy

The Breville Barista Pro (BES878BSS) bridges the gap between automated convenience and manual control.

At its core is the proprietary ThermoJet heating system, which achieves optimal brewing temperatures in an astonishing 3 seconds.

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