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Top 10 espresso comparisons
The ten machine and grinder matchups buyers ask about most, each with our pick and maker list prices checked Oct 28, 2026.
Everything below comes from each maker's own product page (list price, specs and the date we checked), U.S. CPSC recall notices, and, for the buy-now-or-wait calls, named public reports of last year's holiday prices. We show no star ratings or review counts. Some links may earn us a commission; see the disclosure.
The top 10 matchups
| # | Matchup | List prices | Our call |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Breville Bambino vs Barista Express vs Barista Pro | Breville Bambino $299.95 vs Breville Barista Express $699.95 vs Breville Barista Pro $849.95 | Best value: Bambino. Solid pick: Barista Express. Top pick: Barista Pro. |
| 2 | Gaggia Classic Pro vs Breville Bambino | Gaggia Classic Pro E24 $549.00–$599.00 vs Breville Bambino $299.95 | Best value: Breville Bambino. Solid pick: Gaggia Classic Pro E24. |
| 3 | Breville Barista Express vs Barista Express Impress | Breville Barista Express $699.95 vs Breville Barista Express Impress $799.95 | Best value: Breville Barista Express. Top pick: Breville Barista Express Impress. |
| 4 | Baratza Encore ESP vs Fellow Opus 2 | Baratza Encore ESP $199.95 vs Fellow Opus 2 $199.95–$249.95 | Top pick: Baratza Encore ESP. Solid pick: Fellow Opus 2. |
| 5 | Breville Barista Pro vs Barista Touch | Breville Barista Pro $849.95 vs Breville Barista Touch $999.95 | Best value: Breville Barista Pro. Solid pick: Breville Barista Touch. |
| 6 | De'Longhi Dedica Duo vs Breville Bambino | De'Longhi Dedica Duo (EC890) $249.95 vs Breville Bambino $299.95 | Best value: De'Longhi Dedica Duo (EC890). Top pick: Breville Bambino. |
| 7 | Breville Bambino vs Bambino Plus | Breville Bambino $299.95 vs Breville Bambino Plus $499.95 | Best value: Breville Bambino. Top pick: Breville Bambino Plus. |
| 8 | Breville Barista Express vs Barista Pro | Breville Barista Express $699.95 vs Breville Barista Pro $849.95 | Best value: Breville Barista Express. Top pick: Breville Barista Pro. |
| 9 | Breville Smart Grinder Pro vs Baratza Encore ESP | Breville Smart Grinder Pro $199.95 vs Baratza Encore ESP $199.95 | Top pick: Baratza Encore ESP. Solid pick: Breville Smart Grinder Pro. |
| 10 | Baratza Encore ESP vs Encore ESP Pro | Baratza Encore ESP $199.95 vs Baratza Encore ESP Pro $299.95 | Best value: Baratza Encore ESP. Top pick: Baratza Encore ESP Pro. |
Picks use Top pick, Solid pick and Best value labels. Prices are each maker's U.S. list price on the date shown; retailer prices can be lower.
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FAQ
Which espresso comparisons are most popular?
Breville Bambino vs Barista Express vs Barista Pro, Gaggia Classic Pro vs Bambino and Baratza Encore ESP vs Fellow Opus 2 lead our list, followed by the other Breville and Baratza pairs shown here.
Are these prices current?
They are maker U.S. list prices checked Oct 28, 2026. Each comparison page links to where to buy and a free price alert.