Breville BCG820OLT Smart Grinder Pro for Coffee and Espresso, Olive Tapenade vs De’Longhi Dedica Espresso Machine with Manual Milk Frother, 15-Bar Pump & Adjustable Tray - Home Barista Coffee Maker for Espresso, Latte, Cappuccino & Iced Coffee - Italian Stainless Steel Design
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#11 in Espresso Machines
Breville
Breville BCG820OLT Smart Grinder Pro for Coffee and Espresso, Olive Tapenade
$199.95
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Pros
- +Makes good espresso (with effort)
- +Good value for money
- +Durable (4 years with zero issues)
- +Good user interface
- +Good results
Cons
- -Convoluted workflow
- -Inferior to df54
- -Takes forever to find right settings for new beans
- -Retention (without mods)
“I'm not bashing the SGP I agree if you learn your stuff it makes good espresso (if with a convoluted workflow).”
#2 in Espresso Machines
De'Longhi
De’Longhi Dedica Espresso Machine with Manual Milk Frother, 15-Bar Pump & Adjustable Tray - Home Barista Coffee Maker for Espresso, Latte, Cappuccino & Iced Coffee - Italian Stainless Steel Design
$169.99
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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
- -Afterflow issue makes consistent shots hard
- -Portafilter keeps falling out during extraction
- -Default baskets cannot hold enough powder for a double shot
- -Requires cooling down after steaming milk
“I 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!”