Stainless semi-automatic espresso machine with a built-in grinder on a kitchen counter (illustrative, not a specific model) — Photo: valverdesupport / Pexels

Comparison

De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo vs Breville Barista Express

Two models compared on maker specs and U.S. list prices, with a buy-now-or-wait call for each.

Quick verdict

Top pick Breville Barista Express ($699.95 list, checked Oct 28, 2026). Built-in steel conical burr grinder, PID and a 54 mm portafilter at the same list price. Where to buy
Solid pick De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo (EC9255M) ($699.95 list, checked Oct 28, 2026). The same list price, if you prefer De'Longhi; check the maker page for specs. Where to buy

Is this a real Black Friday low?

De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo (EC9255M): $699.95 maker U.S. list price, checked Oct 28, 2026. We do not yet have enough of our own dated price history to call a Black Friday low on this model. We have tracked it since Oct 17, 2026, and the list price has not changed.
Breville Barista Express: $699.95 maker U.S. list price, checked Oct 28, 2026. We do not yet have enough of our own dated price history to call a Black Friday low on this model. We have tracked it since Oct 17, 2026, and the list price has not changed.

We only compare against prices we checked and dated ourselves at the maker's store. We never show a made-up "was" price. Related: Black Friday price watch and buy now or wait.

Setup cost

De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo (EC9255M) setup (machine only; add a grinder (see best espresso grinders) + scale): $758.95. De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo (EC9255M) $699.95 + Timemore Black Mirror Basic 3.0 scale $59.00.
Breville Barista Express setup (machine only; grinder built in + scale): $758.95. Breville Barista Express $699.95 + Timemore Black Mirror Basic 3.0 scale $59.00.

Totals add each maker's U.S. list price, checked Oct 28, 2026 (scale checked Oct 28, 2026). Retailer prices can be lower. Build your own on the setup builder or see home espresso setups.

Recall status. De'Longhi: none found; Breville: none found (automated CPSC name match, data fetched 2026-10-29 01:09 CDT; not a safety rating). Details at the end of this page.

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Side by side

Model	Heating	PID	Grinder	Portafilter	Water tank	Size	Weight	Warranty	List price	Price checked
De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo (EC9255M)	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated	$699.95	Oct 28, 2026
Breville Barista Express	Thermocoil heating system	Yes	Steel conical burrs	54 mm	67 oz	15.9 x 13.1 x 12.4 in	22.09 lbs / 10.018 kg	1 Year Limited Warranty	$699.95	Oct 28, 2026

Specs and list prices from each maker's U.S. product page, checked Oct 28, 2026. "Not stated" means the maker page did not list it.

The two models

De'Longhi

De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo (EC9255M)

Chrome home espresso machine with a portafilter locked in and cups warming on top (illustrative) — Illustrative photo, not this model. Photo: Kaboompics.com / Pexels

Why it is here

De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo (EC9255M): semi-automatic with grinder machine, $699.95 list.

$699.95

De'Longhi U.S. list price, checked Oct 28, 2026

Buy now or wait? No clear signal. We found no public report of how this brand priced this model on Black Friday 2025, so we make no call. Watch the price instead. This is a past pattern, not a forecast; we do not have our own retailer price history yet.

The maker's page did not state specs we could read; none are shown rather than guessed.

No CPSC recall found that names De'Longhi (CPSC data fetched 2026-10-29 01:09 CDT). This is an automated name match, not a safety rating.

See it on the maker's site Where to buy Watch this price

Breville

Breville Barista Express

Hand holding a cup under a home espresso machine on a wooden counter — Illustrative photo, not this model. Photo: Jakub Żerdzicki / Unsplash

Why it is here

Breville Barista Express: semi-automatic with grinder machine, $699.95 list.

$699.95

Breville U.S. list price, checked Oct 28, 2026

Buy now or wait? Leaning wait. Last year the Barista Express was reported at $499.95 against a $699.95 list price during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. A repeat is not certain, but it is the strongest past discount among the three Breville models here. Source: TechRadar, Nov 27, 2025, Bon Appétit, Dec 1, 2025. This is a past pattern, not a forecast; we do not have our own retailer price history yet.

Heating: Thermocoil heating system
PID: Yes
Portafilter: 54 mm
Grinder: Steel conical burrs
Water tank: 67 oz
Weight: 22.09 lbs / 10.018 kg

Key specs from Breville's product page, checked Oct 28, 2026.

No CPSC recall found that names Breville (CPSC data fetched 2026-10-29 01:09 CDT). This is an automated name match, not a safety rating.

See it on the maker's site Where to buy Watch this price

Sources for the Black Friday calls

Prices in these reports were retailer or maker sale prices at the time and may not repeat.

What else you'll need

Beside the machine: a grinder (unless it has one built in), a tamper that fits the portafilter, a scale, a milk pitcher, a knock box and cleaning supplies. See the espresso accessories starter kit. New to espresso? See the best espresso machines for beginners. No steam wand? See the best milk frothers.

FAQ

What is the price difference between the De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo (EC9255M) and Breville Barista Express?

They share the same U.S. list price ($699.95), per each maker's site checked Oct 28, 2026.

Which is better, the De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo (EC9255M) or the Breville Barista Express?

Breville Barista Express is our Top pick: Built-in steel conical burr grinder, PID and a 54 mm portafilter at the same list price. De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo (EC9255M) is our Solid pick: The same list price, if you prefer De'Longhi; check the maker page for specs.

Should I buy now or wait for Black Friday?

De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo (EC9255M): No clear signal. Breville Barista Express: Leaning wait. These calls rest on named public reports of last year's holiday prices; they are past patterns, not forecasts.

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