
Best for beginners
Breville Barista Express Impress
$799.95Breville U.S. list price, checked Oct 17, 2026
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13 models
Semi-automatic machines that grind, dose and brew in one box. Super-automatics, which also grind, have their own page. List prices run from $699.95 to $2,999.95.
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Best for beginners
$799.95Breville U.S. list price, checked Oct 17, 2026
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Best overall
$849.95Breville U.S. list price, checked Oct 17, 2026
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Sorted by maker list price.
| Photo | Model | Type | Maker list price | Key specs (from maker) | List price checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Breville Barista Express | semi-automatic with grinder | $699.95 | Heating system: Thermocoil heating system; Portafilter: 54 mm; Built-in grinder: Steel conical burrs | Oct 17, 2026 |
![]() | De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo (EC9255M) | semi-automatic with grinder | $699.95 | - | Oct 17, 2026 |
![]() | Breville Barista Express Impress | semi-automatic with grinder | $799.95 | Heating system: 15 bar Italian Pump; Thermocoil system; PID Temperature Control; 1750W Thermocoil–Integrated stainless steel water path accurately controls water temperature; Portafilter: 54 mm; Built-in grinder: Steel conical burrs | Oct 17, 2026 |
![]() | De'Longhi La Specialista Opera (EC9555M) | semi-automatic with grinder | $799.95 | - | Oct 17, 2026 |
![]() | De'Longhi La Specialista Touch (EC9455M) | semi-automatic with grinder | $799.95 | - | Oct 17, 2026 |
![]() | Breville Barista Pro | semi-automatic with grinder | $849.95 | Heating system: ThermoJet; Portafilter: 54 mm; Built-in grinder: Steel conical burrs | Oct 17, 2026 |
![]() | Breville Barista Touch | semi-automatic with grinder | $999.95 | Heating system: ThermoJet; Portafilter: 54 mm; Built-in grinder: Hardened steel conical burrs | Oct 17, 2026 |
![]() | De'Longhi La Specialista Maestro (EC9885M) | semi-automatic with grinder | $1,299.95 | - | Oct 17, 2026 |
![]() | Breville Barista Touch Impress | semi-automatic with grinder | $1,499.95–$1,699.95 | Heating system: ThermoJet Heating System; Portafilter: 54 mm; Built-in grinder: Baratza® European Precision Burrs | Oct 17, 2026 |
![]() | Breville Oracle Jet | semi-automatic with grinder | $1,999.95–$2,299.95 | Heating system: ThermoJet® heating system; Portafilter: 58 mm; Built-in grinder: Baratza® European Precision Burrs with 45 grind settings | Oct 17, 2026 |
![]() | Breville Oracle | semi-automatic with grinder | $2,199.95 | Heating system: Dual boiler; Portafilter: 58 mm; Built-in grinder: Hardened steel conical burrs | Oct 17, 2026 |
![]() | Breville Oracle Touch | semi-automatic with grinder | $2,799.95 | Heating system: Dual boiler; Portafilter: 58 mm; Built-in grinder: Hardened steel conical burrs | Oct 17, 2026 |
![]() | Breville Oracle Dual Boiler | semi-automatic with grinder | $2,999.95 | Heating system: Dual Boiler; Portafilter: 58 mm; Built-in grinder: Baratza® European Precision Burrs with 45 grind settings | Oct 17, 2026 |
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Thumbnails are illustrative category photos, not the listed models (Photo: valverdesupport / Pexels). Product photos are added from approved retailer feeds.
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13 models from our catalog, built from each maker's own website (checked Oct 17, 2026). List prices run from $699.95 to $2,999.95.
No. We do not bench-test or review gear. The table is sorted by maker list price; our buying-guide picks are marked where they appear.