Breville Barista Express vs De'longhi La Specialista

Breville Barista Express
Breville Barista Express
De'Longhi La Specialista

Decision sheet: the facts that decide it

Breville Barista Express: 4 of 6 decision facts sourced.

De'Longhi La Specialista: 4 of 6 decision facts sourced.

Breville Barista ExpressDe'Longhi La Specialista
Price todayPrice not yet checkedPrice not yet checked
Capacity2 L newegg.com57.48 oz water tank delonghi.com
Power1600W thermocoil newegg.com1450 W delonghi.com
Pump pressure9 bar extraction (15 bar pump) breville.com15 bar delonghi.com
Dimensions15.9 x 13.1 x 12.4 in breville.comNot yet sourced
Starting MSRPNot yet sourced$799.95 delonghi.com

Not yet sourced — Breville Barista Express: Pods / format, Starting MSRP. De'Longhi La Specialista: Pods / format, Dimensions. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.

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Verdict: The Breville Barista Express wins on consistent heating performance, whereas the De'Longhi La Specialista excels with advanced grinder control and cleaning automation

Winner: Breville Barista Express

Breville Barista Express: 7.2/10

De'longhi La Specialista: 7/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

Breville Barista ExpressDe'longhi La Specialista
Capacity2 L57.48 oz water tank
Power1600W thermocoil1450 W
Pump pressure9 bar extraction (15 bar pump)15 bar
Dimensions15.9 x 13.1 x 12.4 in—
Electrical Requirements110 - 120 Volts—
ModelBES870XL—

Breville Barista Express

What works

  • Thermocoil heating provides stable temperature
  • Steam wand enables milk frothing

What doesn't

  • No built-in water tank limits flexibility
  • Manual dosing requires user attention
  • Cleaning routine can be time‑consuming

De'longhi La Specialista

What works

  • Dual heating system separates brewing and steaming
  • Sensor‑controlled grinder offers consistent dose
  • Dedicated cleaning program simplifies maintenance

What doesn't

  • Higher learning curve for manual adjustments

Bottom line

Our pick: Breville Barista Express.

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