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Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL vs Breville Barista Express BES870XL

Reddit prefers Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL โ€” higher sentiment (54% vs 49% positive).

Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL
#26 in Espresso MachinesReddit favorite

Breville

Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL

$43.99

54

Pros

  • +great
  • +stable
  • +good workflow
  • +Makes great espresso

Cons

  • โˆ’poor build quality
  • โˆ’Inferior to df54
  • โˆ’Difference isn't negligible
  • โˆ’Does not make better coffee (compared to bambino)
โ€œThey are a good machine, cheapest good entry into dual boiler.โ€
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Breville Barista Express BES870XL
#3 in Espresso Machines

Sage

Breville Barista Express BES870XL

$679.99

49

Pros

  • +durable
  • +convenient
  • +favorite purchase
  • +pulls great shots

Cons

  • โˆ’not fast
  • โˆ’built-in grinder is not as good as a separate grinder
  • โˆ’not convenient
  • โˆ’built-in grinder
โ€œThis will definitely make you espresso that you will enjoy.โ€
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