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Breville Barista Pro BES878BSS vs De'Longhi Dedica Espresso Machine

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Breville Barista Pro BES878BSS
#28 in Espresso Machines

Breville

Breville Barista Pro BES878BSS

$849.95

100

Pros

  • +Good value at discounted price
โ€œGot my Barista Pro at TJ for $499. Great deals are those stores!โ€
De'Longhi Dedica Espresso Machine
#3 in Espresso Machines

De'Longhi

De'Longhi Dedica Espresso Machine

$169.99

100

Pros

  • +Cost-effective alternative to buying coffee out
  • +Good for beginners
  • +Underrated for its price
  • +Allows for upgrades (e.g., drip tray, portafilter mod)

Cons

  • โˆ’Afterflow issue makes consistent shots hard
  • โˆ’Portafilter keeps falling out during extraction
  • โˆ’Default baskets cannot hold enough powder for a double shot
  • โˆ’Requires cooling down after steaming milk
โ€œI was given a Delonghi Dedica when I moved in since the owner didn't want it. I didn't drink coffee or espresso much before either, so its been crazy profit margins since then!โ€