Breville BES880BTR Barista Touch Espresso Machine
- Super-Automatic Espresso Machine
- 1680 watts
- Espresso Machine
- ground, whole bean
A well-equipped bean-to-cup machine on paper, combining fast heatup, dose-controlled grinding and PID temperature regulation, though there is no buyer feedback yet on this listing to confirm long-term reliability.
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How it ranks among the 24 super-automatic espresso machines we track
4.1★ across 423 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
423 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
100+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
Breville's Barista Touch pairs a built-in conical burr grinder with a touchscreen that walks through grind, brew and milk in three steps, aimed at someone who wants espresso-to-latte at home without buying a separate grinder.
The ThermoJet system is the headline spec: Breville lists a 3-second heatup versus the slower warmup common on boiler-based machines, which mainly matters if you want a shot before the machine has been idle. PID temperature control and dose-controlled grinding are the parts doing the consistency work behind that speed.
- ThermoJet heating in about 3 seconds
- Integrated dose-controlled conical burr grinder
- PID digital temperature control
- Touchscreen with 8 saved custom settings
Who it's for
Fits someone moving from pod machines or a manual setup who wants the grinder, dosing and steaming integrated into one countertop unit with saved presets. Less suited to someone who already owns a dedicated grinder and wants to keep grinding and brewing as separate steps.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- ThermoJet heats to temperature in about 3 seconds
- PID control holds extraction temperature steady
- Built-in dose-controlled conical burr grinder
- Touchscreen saves up to 8 custom drink settings
- 1/2 lb bean hopper needs more frequent refilling than larger hoppers
- No buyer reviews yet on this listing to confirm long-term reliability
Performance notes
The ThermoJet heating system brings water to extraction temperature in seconds rather than minutes, and PID control holds that temperature steady through the shot instead of letting it drift, which a boiler alone cannot guarantee. The integrated conical burr grinder doses ahead of tamping, and the auto steam wand adjusts milk temperature and texture on its own rather than requiring the wand to be worked by hand.
Specifications
| Brand | Breville |
|---|---|
| Model | BES880BTR1BUS1 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 21.8 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 12.7 × 12.5 × 16 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1680 watts |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Black Truffle |
| Exterior Finish | Stainless Steel |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Human Interface Input | Touchscreen |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Dosing Funnel™ Attachment, 54mm Full Stainless Steel Portafilter, Single and Double Wall Filter Baskets, 480ml Stainless Steel Jug, ClaroSwiss Water Filter, Razor™ Precision Dose Trimming Tool, Cleaning Kit, Water Hardness Test Strip |
| Other details | |
| Coffee Maker Type | Espresso Machine |
| Coffee Input Type | ground, whole bean |
| Filter Type | Reusable |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Style | Espresso Machine |
| Specific Uses For Product | Espresso |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Espresso |
| Item Type Name | COFFEE_MAKER |
| Operation Mode | Fully Automatic |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Compact |
| Part Number | BES880BTR |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in super-automatic espresso machines.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breville BES880BTR Barista Touch Espresso MachineThis product | 4.1 / 5 | 423 | 4.0 / 5 |
| De'Longhi Dinamica Plus Connected Espresso & Coffee Machine with Automatic Milk FrotherDe'Longhi | 4.1 / 5 | 1,200 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Nespresso Inissia Original Espresso Machine by De'LonghiNespresso | 4.4 / 5 | 410 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Philips 3200 Series Fully Automatic Espresso MachinePhilips | 4.0 / 5 | 6,213 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Cuisinart EM-200NP1 Programmable 15-Bar Espresso MakerCuisinart | 4.1 / 5 | 887 | 4.0 / 5 |
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Questions about the Breville BES880BTR1BUS1
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Breville BES880BTR grind coffee automatically?
Yes, it has an integrated precision conical burr grinder with dose control built into the machine.
How fast does the Barista Touch heat up?
Breville's ThermoJet heating system reaches extraction temperature in about 3 seconds rather than the several minutes a boiler typically needs.
What is the warranty on this machine?
Breville lists a 2 year limited warranty on the BES880BTR.