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Breville Infuser BES840XL vs Breville Barista Express BES870XL

Reddit prefers Breville Infuser BES840XL โ€” higher sentiment (53% vs 49% positive).

Breville Infuser BES840XL
#37 in Espresso MachinesReddit favorite

Breville

Breville Infuser BES840XL

$589.99

53

Pros

  • +great wee machine
  • +adjustable brew temperature
  • +more prosumer
  • +better for lighter roasts

Cons

  • โˆ’Inferior to df54
  • โˆ’Difference isn't negligible
  • โˆ’hardest time dialing it in
  • โˆ’water doesn't flow evenly
โ€œInfuser is a great wee machine, but the Mara is obviously a different beast - go for it :)โ€
r/Lelit
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€
r/espresso