Quick verdict
The Barista Pro is Breville's faster-heating all-in-one. It has ThermoJet heating, which Breville says reaches extraction temperature in 3 seconds, a 30-setting grinder and an LCD with volumetric shot control. Whole Latte Love lists a 2-year warranty. Compared with the Express, the gains are heating and finer grinder steps. The catch is that Breville and the retailer publish different dimensions, and we found no independent test to cite.
Buy it if
- You want an all-in-one that heats quickly and has more grind steps than the Express.
- An LCD interface appeals to you.
Skip it if
- You need exact dimensions confirmed before buying.
- You would rather keep the grinder separate.
- Best for
- All-in-one buyers who want faster heat-up and finer grinder steps than the Express.
- Main compromise
- Manufacturer and retailer dimensions disagree, so measure before you buy.
- Heating
- ThermoJet; extraction temperature in 3 s (manufacturer)
- Grinder
- Integrated, 30 settings (Breville: "Baratza European Precision Burrs")
- Controls
- LCD with volumetric 1 and 2 shot or manual
Specifications
| Spec | Detail and source |
|---|---|
| Heating | ThermoJet; extraction temperature in 3 s (manufacturer)Manufacturer: Breville |
| Grinder | Integrated, 30 settings (Breville: "Baratza European Precision Burrs")Manufacturer: Breville |
| Controls | LCD with volumetric 1 and 2 shot or manualManufacturer: Breville |
| Pressure | 15 bar pump rating; low-pressure pre-infusion then 9 bar (manufacturer)Manufacturer: Breville |
| Water tank | 67 ozRetailer listing: Whole Latte Love |
| Bean hopper | 8 ozRetailer listing: Whole Latte Love |
| Dimensions | Breville lists 16.1 × 13.8 × 13.1 in; Whole Latte Love lists 13.9 W × 16 D × 16 H inSources disagree: Breville, Whole Latte Love |
| Warranty | 2-year limitedRetailer listing: Whole Latte Love |
Strengths and limitations
What stands out
Limitations
- Conflicting dimensions between maker and retailer.
- No independent test in our ledger.
- Heat-up is not warm-up. A 3-second ThermoJet claim does not mean the portafilter and cup are warm; see the Bambino review for what CoffeeGeek found on a related ThermoJet machine.
Will it fit?
Alternatives
- Barista Express: Thermocoil heating, 16 settings and a pressure gauge.
- Barista Express Impress: assisted tamping.
- Bambino Plus with a separate grinder: a smaller machine, and either part can be upgraded.
Our recommendation
I'd choose the Barista Pro over the Express for faster heating and finer grinder steps, but only after checking the real dimensions in person or with Breville support.
Check price on Amazon: Breville Barista Pro (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Amazon listing: BES878BSS, brushed stainless
Sources
- the Barista Pro (BES878) product page — Breville. Manufacturer. Accessed September 26, 2026.
- Breville BES878BSS1BUS the Barista Pro — Whole Latte Love. Retailer listing. Accessed September 26, 2026.