Breville Barista Express vs Delonghi La Specialista Arte - Which is BETTER?

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These are two of the most popular "all in one" home espresso machines: the incumbent Breville Barista Express, and the new Delonghi La Specialista Arte. Let us see if the BBE retains its spot, or if the Delonghi has a chance to knock the king off his throne.
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Full Barista Express Video: • Breville Barista Expre...
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:26 Brew Groups and Portafilters
3:45 Brew Group Temp Test
5:04 Steam Wand Comparison
7:04 Grinder Comparison
8:08 Shot Pull Comparison
10:07 Brewing Temperature Curves
11:54 User Interface and Ergonomics
14:48 Facit
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[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

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[@veganlyy]

Hi Tom, it would be great to do a video about the espresso puck/shower screens (vamotto, neouza,etc.) - are they useful or useless - your opinion. We have Sage Barista Pro and we're not sure about the sense of those screen in my machine. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@Pilotolo]

Thanks Tom for all of your videos. They help me to choose the right coffee machine, but I have a question: has I know the Italian cafe needs about 7 8 grams for a single shot. The Sage barista have a 54 millimeter diameter and the DeLonghi 51 mm. My doubts are if the diameter is too big, the Puck will be to short? Which are Better for a single shot 7or 8 gr? And the witch of them is the more silent?

[@sensminho]

Hi Tom, which would you choose if La Specialista Arte were 166€ cheaper?

[@46I37]

We have had the Breville unit for almost 10 years. It started leaking 2 years ago, and I pulled it apart and replaced an o-ring on the pump output. A few months ago the pump started siezing, so I ran vinegar through it and it fixed. SO all in all, been a very reliable machine that produces consistent good results. Go Australia!

[@redoctober918]

so vinegar is much better to descale than those descaler that use chemicals?

[@46I37]

@@redoctober918 commercial descaler will work better, but vinegar (acetic acid) was good enough in my case.

[@shamrock135]

Hi I’m having the same issue with leaking can you show me/tell me where you changed the o ring and what size o ring was used?!! Please 🙏

[@46I37]

@@shamrock135 The o-ring was on the output side of the high pressure pump. You need to remove the retaining clip to remove the pipe. I took the o-ring to a small engineering company in my industrial estate who charged me $1 for 2 new ones.

[@lonceysvideos333]

Cheers so much for sharing your know how 😊❤

[@sjvilla99]

Great video! I received the BBE as a Christmas gift and love it. It actually came with a funnel which allows me to grind into my portafilter without making a mess.

[@hiddenlawyer]

I have owned my Breville Barista Express for 2 years now and love it. On days I forget to pre-heat the portafilter, I just run a blank single shot through it and wipe it out. I also purge the head after pulling my shot and it flushes out those grounds that get sucked up. Great review, I always wondered if that Delonghi was any better and now I know I made the right choice!

[@caiocardoso3336]

That was, definitely, the most complete video I ever saw about barista machine and their cost benefit. Congratulations! 👏🏻

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Wow, thanks! So which one do you like better?

[@nelsonnicklebee]

Great video! It was concise and hit all the really relevant points.

[@puckgogo7655]

Thanks for the best review ever! Just start learning about it.

[@tashaparker5157]

Thank you for this comparison, it helped me A LOT with my decision!!

[@skohaya]

Tom! Love your Espresso Machine Videos. The technical comparisons are so informative and helpful. Your videography has excelled too. Thanks. Blessings ☕☕☕☕

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Wow, thanks! Glad the videos are helpful, it's nice to know that. Cheers! Tom

[@kovastol6818]

Thanks a lot, it's a really interesting good review. Please continue.

[@atilaedeer7753]

Very well made and informative, thanks!

[@halooche]

Awesome review, thank you

[@BGross-wt7yc]

My BBE preheats (water) in about a minute. So, rather than wait longer for the brew group & portafilter to heat, I pull a blank shot while I’m grinding the beans. That water - and the drip tray contents - later gets used to water plants. No waste!

[@justinbouchard]

Your skill at operating machines from behind them is honestly amazing lol

[@golrizpajand4894]

😂😂

[@NoZenith]

I have failed to articulate this so simply on more than one occasion. I'm always Blown Away by how smooth he is, even frothing good milk backwards

[@doglastrading912]

Very professional comparison video. It gives me some idea which one I should go for.

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Awesome, thanks for the feedback! Have fun with your choice!

[@lunarblack9379]

Thanks👍🏼 very informative! 👏🏽

[@TeodorAngelov]

Thanks for this great comparison.

[@mandycurry]

Thanks! You helped me decide.

[@melissagutierrez3241]

Quite useful! I’d love to see all those results into a final matrix of results 🤓

[@stevemcdermott62]

You are correct about the cleaning of the drip tray in the Breville. Clean off residue with just a cloth and a quick wipe

[@alexandermohr272]

Well done !

[@larryfisher7056]

I've had the Barista Express for about 8 years now and love it. That said I had to replace the pump recently. Not a huge deal. $32 from Amazon and about 2 hours of learning how and doing it. Back to good Americanos in the morning out on the deck.

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Awesome, thanks for sharing!

[@vadim9405]

Great, exactly what I needed!

[@traceym1778]

I bought the Breville Express in solid stainless steel for $1,000 (Canadian) and I LOVE it! I agree that the (only) downside is running out of water mid stream but you learn quickly to check the water levels more regularly. I had to justify spending that kind of money for a coffee machine but if you love your coffee and can afford it, go for it!

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

The BBE is also often cheaper than a fully automatic machine, and makes much better coffee!

[@Mykem1977]

Bought the Breville after watching this review. Thank you....

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Awesome - have fun experimenting! Tom

[@johne7100]

Thanks for this. My decision was made as soon as you compared the grinders 2 minutes in. I just need someone to buy me the Sage/Breville now.

[@guidojanzen4865]

We use the La Specialista in the second year now. We were not able to set the machine up for a good espresso and a good "coffee crema" at the same time. Since I bought an external mill for my espresso everything is just fine. The grinder of the La Specialista is now used for "coffee crema" only. The external mill holds another type of beans and is grinding much finer for espresso. Temping is done in both cases with the build in temper of the DeLonghi. I like the speed and ease of use of the La Specialista - and of course the quality of the coffee.

[@rezartavdyli]

That constant temp in sage its the real deal when it comes espresso, for me its worth every money. Cheers ✌️

[@mradford10]

Tom - Excellent video. I received a Barista Express for Christmas after my Sunbeam Cafe Series dual pump machine finally died after 10 years of gallant service. I’ve found it to be an excellent little machine. Very consistent and well performing machine. I was initially worried about the integrated grinder but have found it to be very good. All of the positive points you detail are true. My negative points are no low water indicator, no dual pump for simultaneous extraction and milk texturing and time it takes for the steam wand to engage. However all of these points are overcome with the price and some minor work arounds. One minor update for you is that in Australia Breville ship the machine with a grinder extension to reduce with a dosing funnel to reduce mess. Thanks and keep up your excellent work ☕️

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Thanks for sharing, and I am glad they have started shipping with a funnel. Cheers! Tom

[@digitalbots]

I find it funny this video came out after we just talked about delonghi in a different video. Great comparison, I had the same issues when i had to upgrade my espresso maker and it looks like we were using the same checklist on features! Excellent video!!!!

[@caffeinefix2751]

very nicely made review! no surprises, breville is king of home all in ones

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

It sure seems that way, although I have not tried the Lelit offering yet. Cheers!

[@tamapaogofie-buyten3056]

Great video g

[@alexandermohr272]

Well done ! 🙂

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Thanks Alexander!

[@tombanzxt]

On the hunt for black friday deals and had my eye out on DeLonghi for a long time. Came here to make final check and found BBE or SBE as here it is Sage ... Anyway ... Sage is almost 220€ cheaper than DeLonghi so i'm taking the plunge! Thanks for your nice video and detailed explanation.

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Have fun, and thanks for posting!

[@stevenkasower8705]

Tom, Thank you fo your illuminating review. I noticed that there is also a Breville Barista "Impress" model for $200 more than the Barista Express. The Impress has dosing controls and some "automatic tamping mechanism. I hope that someday soon you might be able to compare these two fine Breville (or Sage) machines. Either one is a sobering investment. However, if there is a favorable difference with an extra $200 we apprentices might consider making the extra investment.

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Hi Steven, thank you for your sentiments. I have seen the Impress, and it looks pretty cool. Whether the dosing and tamping feature are worth it, are really questions of automation and ergonomics. The included tamper is 52.7mm, while the basket is 53.3mm. So if the tamper piston on the Impress is also 52.7mm, I would probably still prefer to tamp with something like the Normcore 53.3mm tamper, to avoid coffee powder on the rim. I am not sure if the Impress differs otherwise to the Express.

[@JoePCP]

Currently the Delonghi is nearly £200 cheaper than the BBE in the UK but I still bought the BBE which is called Sage on my model. Thanks for the comparison.

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Honestly, I think it's the better choice. Cheers!

[@marcel1067]

There it is! Thank you Tom

[@jaredbawden6707]

I bought an original Barista Express over 10 years ago shortly after Breville first released them. Not much seems to have changed in that time besides the change from a square to round bean hopper, and stamped plate for the drip tray instead of the originals wire mesh (which I prefer as it doesn need to be wiped every time). Sadly, it started leaking not long ago and killed a solenoid in the process. I bought the parts, but then found I couldn't pull apart the fittings that have leaked due to being locked in place from corrosion, so it may have had its day. The steam wand is definitely the Achilles heel of these machines and could be more powerful, so a bit disappointed they haven't improved it. Regarding the tank, I don't see it as a big issue to not have a sensor. Just check the level before you start, which is easy to see from the sides. Good review, I had wondered about the Delonghi, but here in Australia they're more expensive, so a Breville is a strong possibility as a repeat purchase.

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Thanks for sharing, Jared. While the steam wand is slow, it does make excellent silky milk. It is unfortunate that these can be prone to leaking. I still think it is a better machine all around than the Arte. I wish there were more proper combo offers than just these two...

[@jaredbawden6707]

@Tom's Coffee Corner do you not get the Barista Pro in your market? That seems a little more advanced than the Barista Express, and has some differences internally as well from what I've seen. Though it does delete the pressure gauge unfortunately.

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

@@jaredbawden6707 Well, the Pro comes with the additional advantage of a lack of a heated brew group, methinks. The Bambino does not heat the brew group, and I am pretty sure the Pro uses the same technology. Also, the Pro is quite more expensive.

[@kavalava861]

This is just what I've been looking for thank you! Do you find there's much difference in the temperature of the shot once it's made? I'm also interested to know how hot these machines can make milk based drinks such as lattes?

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Hi there! Well the finished shot will depend also on how well you pre-warmed your espresso cup. But they are plenty hot. I would venture to say the BBE can offer hotter extractions. I was extracting at the medium setting on the BBE, and it can go +2 degrees more. The Specialista was already extracting at its highest temp. Both machines make good hot milk drinks. You just have to froth until it's hot enough.

[@JulianFernandez]

thanks!

[@douglasmaclean5836]

The showdown! 🥳🥳

[@Presso99]

One very key point is the temperature stability during the brewing stage. I am surprise to see that Delonghi didn't realize about this very basic thing. This is the main killer especially for coffee savvy folks !!!

[@Hmmmppffff]

Awesome, taaaaanks very mucho gracias

[@katepetrov9030]

@Tomscoffeecorner, thank you for the very detailed and useful information. I wished I had found you a year ago. I got a delonghi la specialists as a birthday present nearly 2y ago. I make one coffee a day plus 4 more a week for friends. Already used a bottle and a half of descaling. And from the first time I did descaling the last step- rinsing didn't stop. I had to add more water and continue longer. I do put max water for the rinse and this happens every time. Last time, I was in a hurry and I just turned it off. Next day when I turn it on it was still flashing red for descaling and I let it rinse till the water is all gone. I was trying to keep the ok button down hoping to cancel the rinsing but then I realized that it can only cancel the descaling not the rinse Then I made long espresso and the pressure went to the max red- end. It dropped very little coffee. After that the machine started leaking underneath. I changed the grinder from 5 to 2. When I run without filter, just water and no pressure, it doesn't leak. Do you have any suggestions or ideas what to do? I'm not sure if it's under warranty. Thanks. @TomsCoffeeCorner

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Oh boy, I'm not really sure. I don't see why pressure would be built up from descaling. Have you tried opening the steam valve? That's a good way to relieve some pressure.

[@dakhappy]

ordered right before Christmas, i got the Arte for $499. looked at the breville but it was hundreds more. enjoying the Arte by the way.

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Glad to hear it - $499 is a nice price!

[@BalteeezFitness]

You're not lazy Tom, you're efficient !

[@Ja-sj9fe]

Thank u for ur videdo. What about the quality of espresso?

[@Shobu]

wow, I bought the delonghi la specialista back in december but if this video was up I'd have definitely reconsidered and bought the barista express >.

[@familielange2202]

Hi, great review! Have you tested the Barista Pro, too? How does it compare to the Express, especially in terms of heat development and preheating the shower and filter?

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

The Pro doesn't pre-heat. But it has a better steam wand. So, kind of a toss up.

[@leowesley7]

Hi Tom, in Delonghi La Specialista, if the portafilter is heated, is brewing temperature will be stable? 10:46

[@MrPESensation]

Owner of the Breville Touch Machine for home use. Its used 3 times a day, seven days a week for 3 years now and still running strong!

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Thanks for your feedback!

[@ramonmiralles3240]

Thanks! I loved the comparative and the thoroughly review of different aspects of both machines. I have always liked the price-quality relationship of the Delonghi espresso makers but in this case Sage clearly wins. By the way… have you been able to remove the plastic insert of the la especialista portafilter? I am not sure it can be done.

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Hi Ramon. No, I haven’t been able to relive the plastic insert. It seems to be a press fit, and I see no good way to get any leverage on it. But I normally run a bottomless anyway. Cheers!

[@darrenkelly5425]

Hi, great video! Would be great if you could refract the espresso's to see which machine actually extracts better.

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Good idea, but I do not have a refractometer...thanks for watching!

[@drreaux6324]

In México, the Breville price is higher than the Delongui price (1000 vs 600 dlls) , and the after-sales service is bad. Their reviews on the sales pages refer to many problems and few solutions in terms of maintenance. I am learning a lot from you, greetings

[@rioriggs3568]

Great review, I've tried douzaines of machines over the years. The most important things are quality of the grinder and the temperature stability. Without those two elements, it gets complicated to dial-in the perfect shot (extraction). I would go for the Breville even if the Delonghi was much cheaper. If you want an Americano, you don't need a special button, just make an ultra long espresso. The Delonghi will do nothing besides letting more water run depending on the beverage you choose, it's not really a magic feature. Again great review Tom.

[@delinquense]

Agree completey with your point about the special buttons. Marketing gimmick for the coffee naive amongst us.

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Hi there, you are right on most points, but for an Americano, the Delonghi actually pulls a shot, then adds hot water through the hot water spigot. So, it does not just pull a longer shot. But yes, the grinder and heated brew group (although it takes a long time to heat) of the BBE make it the winner.

[@rioriggs3568]

@@TomsCoffeeCorner Thanks for the extra info. I’m curious, does it make a difference in quality? At that point, there’s so little left to extract from the coffee, it’s just yellow water.

[@nrmmom]

​@@rioriggs3568I'm not really sure how it compares to the breville but the delonghi Americanos are really delicious. It pulls the shot and then adds hot water on top of it. So long as you have a good shot you have a good Americano in my experience

[@ty.3570]

Hi I bought a Delonghi Elita explore however I find my coffee does not come out super hot specially the ones with milk. I have hard time controlling the heat temperature specially the drinks with milk. Would you recommend coffee machines with a milk steaming wand?

[@javierfernandezlorente751]

Love it, great video! Defenitely solved my dpubts about the barista express. Quick question: is the grinder really robust or you still recommend buying a premium grinder i.e. a Comandante? Thanks!

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Well, if you are buying an all-in-one machine, then I wouldn’t recommend a separate grinder, as that would just be an additional cost, and would make the included grinder superfluous. With that being said, separates will always give you better results. My favorite set up is the Eureka Specialita, and a single boiler machine like the GCP, or the ECP3420.

[@javierfernandezlorente751]

@@TomsCoffeeCorner thanks! :)

[@Bruce_Lee]

I would love to see you, do a test with De'Longhi EC9355.M2.0.

[@devil88bg62]

Got the barista express for nearly 2 years now and it is an amazing machine. There is a reason why is still on the market for so long and it is the best seller for the semi-manual machines bean-to-cup. I drink espresso everyday and I can always pull great shots. Honestly in that range of price/budget I wouldn't even think an alternative. The only issue with the barista is that you need to wait at least 5-10 minutes so the machine goes in temperature... not a big deal for me, because if you love coffee you are not really in a rush and you can afford 10 minutes to switch and do something else, then get your coffee. If you can't probably this machine is not for you.

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Thanks for that feedback! It's a hard machine to beat for the price.

[@EarthsRiches]

Very good

[@jjpracticingaloha]

You brought value.

[@albertocordeddu7676]

Thank you Tom for the review and the thoroughness! I've just subscribed to your channel. Already from the brand reputation, I felt Sage/Breville Barista Express was a better choice compared to La Specialista Arte. You didn't hesitate which to pick, if the price were the same. But if I'd tell you that right now the Barista Express costs 655 euro and La Specialista Arte 412 euro (thanks to a coupon that gonna expire soon), you would suggest me to buy DeLonghi or to buy Barista Express anyway (maybe when it is gonna cost 500 euro in Amazon again)?

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

I'd wait until the BBE goes on sale again to be honest. 412 euros is a good price for the Arte, but the Sage regularly can be had for below 500 euros on Amazon, if you wait.

[@tonybrock5288]

I see you went through the motions of giving the Delonghi a "fair" deal but it was never going to make the grade, was it? 😁😁 I wholeheartedly agree though! I have had the Barista Express for 2 years now and as a result I look forward to waking up every morning for my coffee!!😍

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Yes, I gave the Arte a fair shake. I am a Delonghi fan. But I recognize that these are two different machines. I hope Delonghi brings their A game next time, because I know they can do it!

[@jissanhuq3792]

I love mine but man is it a stressful experience too cuz sometimes i have the best foam n someones i made it too watery

[@islaypeat9798]

Thanks for the comprehensive review! Recently I paid a visit to a local retailer and spoke with the service technician there. He walked me to the service department and showed me the rows of Breville machines waiting to be serviced or parted out. Needless to say he didn’t give them a high recommendation. Unfortunate, they do seem to have everything you’d want in a semi automatic. Other than perhaps quality of parts or manufacturing issues…

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

I have heard the same thing. Which is why I was apprehensive to buying a BBE until I found a great deal. I do see lots of them on the used market with issues of leaking, but I’d hope they have improved the internal design by now. What I do know is, I’ve been using DeLonghi extensively for 5 years, with no issues whatsoever. 👍🏻

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

What were the main issues that the service technician showed you?

[@islaypeat9798]

@@TomsCoffeeCorner We didn’t get into specifics, just the fact that there seemed to be a disproportionate number of Breville machines compared to other manufacturers. Rancilio was his favourite. That’s his go to. However I’m leaning towards a fully automatic, that’s why I’m looking at either a Saeco or Gaggia. Otherwise I’d get a Rancilio. They do make an excellent espresso and last a long time.

[@engrxtn]

Mine is from 2009 and it works perfectly.

[@rednesbit4920]

Had mine for 5 years so far…. Used constantly and never had an issue. 😊

[@brenrocks2966]

Dials coming off 2 Delonghi machines in the shop was enuff to scare me away! Got the Breville :)

[@dayrianmagerman3858]

Good informative video. What are your thoughts on a Sunbeam machine with similar features? Thanks

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Hi Dayrian! Sorry, but I do not know that machine. I would stick with a manufacturer that is well versed in making espresso machines, to be honest. Don't think Sunbeam specializes in them...

[@dayrianmagerman3858]

@@TomsCoffeeCorner All good. One of the other UK coffee youtubers cleared it up for me. Sunbeam is sold as Breville in the UK. Confusing but, I'll probably go with the Sage (Breville here in Aus). Seems to be a better machine anyways. Thanks for the reply.

[@the5vfamilychannel170]

I purchased a barista express on sale today and it came with a dosing funnel in the U.S😊

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Oh that’s cool! Thank you for letting me know. Can anyone else confirm that they are now shipping with a funnel?

[@RyanBuchmann]

I would like to know what you thought of the flavor of the espresso shot that each appliance produced. I often see in these reviews and in videos an espresso machine or press produce a cosmetically pleasing shot, but what does it taste like? A beautiful looking shot can still taste bitter AF or sour. Ultimately, the deciding factor for either machine is whether or not I can make minor user-friendly adjustments to espresso making (grind size, dosage, brew temp, etc) that will yield a shot that is enjoyable to my flavor preference. I have an earlier model DeLonghi La Specialista and I find that I have to make minor espresso-making adjustments with each breed or roast of coffee that I add to the grinder hopper.

[@tzytb-ks6cq]

Thank you for your video, I’m absolutely new to the space but I’ve always loved coffee. Could you please answer my questions? - I have been having pod coffees and do you think I’ll be able to tell the difference and love the actual espresso? - breville is about $400 more expensive $1000 vs $630 at where I live, do you think it’s worth it? - I see that specialista isn’t recommended much, would you say it’s a bad machine or is it just not perfect enough for actual coffee folks, do you still recommend that machine for me? Or should I save up and get the express but I might also end up not buying anything because it’s too expensive. Thank you!!!❤

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

You'll notice a huge difference between pods and actual espresso, yes. The Sage is better than the Delonghi for a number of reasons. Maybe wait for a sale?

[@MrAryindia]

This is our second K-Classic. We had our first one for many years, so when we had to replace it, we wanted nothing else but this exact kzbin.infoUgkxBrV-RbF5Nk0Rlt9i15aao-YMzqzTG8Vf model. We use it for about three people everyday in the morning. The taste and quick brew is one of the reasons we like it so much. There are so many choices of brands of coffee that we would grab what was on sale and test the different brands from there. I would definitely recommend trying different brands of coffee to find the ones you like the most because there are brands that quite frankly taste horrible.

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Do you mean Delonghi?

[@barberismeable]

Hello Mr Tom. I hope you can reply my question below. I just started to love drinking barista coffee a few months back. Normally I just do americano instant coffee or 3-in-1 coffee. I am thinking to buy a machine just for myself use everyday (1-2 cups per day). I love latte. Which machine do you recommend? Cheap but good quality coffee. Thank you very much.

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

I would suggest a Eureka Mignon grinder, and Delonghi ECP 35.31.

[@angelinemillar3039]

Thank you for your comparison very helpful and I think I will get the sage barista does have hot water?

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Hi Angeline, yes it also gives hot water. I have the full review here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYnKc5SpgbCVecU

[@angelinemillar3039]

@@TomsCoffeeCorner thank you I love watching your channel

[@brianglendenning1632]

Tom, I have had the Barista for a couple of years and my mother has had the de Longhi- and have come to the same conclusions. The Breville is easier to dial in the grinder, the head is warmer, it pulls better shots most times, and is easier to clean. The de Longhi water tank seems to need filling less often, but the grinder of a pain to clean. In terms of reliability, zero issues with the Breville (it gets hammered with 4 adults) but my mum is on her second de Longhi. She did try a Barista but did not Like it….

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Hi Brian, thanks for sharing your experiences. I think both claims from yourself and your mom are valid. Cheers!

[@sandracampbell9822]

Tyvvvvm🥰

[@tiagoalmeida653]

Another great comparison by a coffee expert. Breville Barista Max do you recommend this one? My delonghi is broken and amazon will refund me. I'm thinking or to buy one with grinder or sage bambino. Until 400€. Bambino and jx pro is a good match?

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Hi! I wouldn't recommend the Barista Max, because as far as I can tell, this is the ripoff of the real Breville. Just set a camelcamelcamel.com notification for when the Sage Barista Expess goes on sale. I got mine for under 475 euros. Cheers!

[@myopinion69420]

My barista express does not take anywhere near that long to start steam, I would say about half that. that being said, I do steam basically strait after pulling a shot, so maybe the heater is already a lot warmer. (i did see the note in the video about the 20-30 depending on usage, so less of a point i guess) the downsides to the La Specialista are a bit hard to dismiss, the grinder is the biggest one in my opinion. the level sensor is nice, I wish the breville had it, but its not a major issue. I really like how breville stand behind their products, on my second bag of beans I had a foreign object that I missed when filling the hopper that lodged in the grinder and shredded the gears inside (the foreign object looked like it was perfectly shaped to break a grinder). I contacted both the bean manufacturer and breville, the bean company basically did not believe me and wanted me to provide the object, which I could not as it was jammed in the machine. breville booked me in for a 'free quote' to diagnose the issue with instructions to the repair shop to pull the machine down and provide me the object (free of charge), I took it in, they a day later they said they had the object out and what the issue was and that they were waiting on parts. I asked how much it would cost and they said breville authorised the repair for free. have not had another issued with it in 3 years. took me 6 months with the bean manufacturer to get them to do anything. If my barista express were to die, I would probably not buy another one, but thats only because I would probably upgrade to a 'prosumer' level machine with separate grinder. not because the machine is bad in any way, I love it and use it every day. I do not see myself replacing it until it does eventually kick the bucket (unless I come across an unbeatable deal on a better machine. thats unlikely to happen).

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Thanks very much for sharing your experience! Glad to hear that Breville supported you so well with your machine. Cheers!

[@ferincr]

Would like a comparison between the Barista Express and the Cyetus CYK7601

[@darkhawk1979]

The DeLonghi is about $70 cheaper here in Australia but I'm still going to go with the Breville.

[@lonceysvideos333]

Cheers so much I might get Breville who knows I'm pretty tight 😂❤

[@delinquense]

The only thing I thought might be nice for the Breville is the water level meter. Though we are so accustomed to checking that before we even start it wouldn't be that helpful. But for new owners, might be good.

[@chgofirefighter]

Love my Breville!

[@lucasbesasso]

this came like almost 2 months late for me... Anyways, I'm still happy with my Delonghi machine. I think I inclined for it mainly because I had it available in my country (unfortunately, the Breville is not sold here in Argentina). Nevertheless, great video.

[@steph_coffeelover]

Can you also review the Ultima Cosa presto bolente semi automatic espresso machine? I am thinking of buying it but I am not sure about its features

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Oh, that's a white label machine. Kaffeemacher reviewed it. In Germany it's called Gastroback. Cheers!

[@user-ry2ru9pi3m]

Интересно, спасибо

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

You betcha!

[@jessly5474]

Hi, what exactly are the models you were comparing? Breville870 and Delonghi EC9155MB?

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Yes that's right. Barista Express vs La Specialista EC9155

[@benson827]

Breville being Australian company really shows in their understand of making proper coffee machines

[@marcromines4556]

Can you do a longo pour on the BBE? Thanks

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Do you mean a lungo? Sure, you can set it up to do a really long shot, and stop it when you want.

[@deathxxxiii]

HI Tom, can you recommend a good auto expresso maker?

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

What do you mean by auto? Do you mean like a super automatic? Those are expensive. Here is a nice little manual one that works well in my opinion: ECP3420 kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6acY4msd75_qKM

[@Gigi-vj1yy]

Hi Tom, can you please clarify for me. I have been told that bean to cup machines like these, because the beans are stored while the machine is pulling the shot and being heated up, it reduces the life and quality of the beans due to the heat of the machine operation. Is that true in this case?

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Honestly I don't think there's much to worry about. Theoretically that could be the case, but the bean hopper is on the opposite of the machine as the thermoblock for one, and for two, the hoppers are small. We have to refill ours about every 2 days. Cheers!

[@albertblanco8044]

is the Barista Express good for commercial use? something like a coffeestand on a citymarket? Amazing video btw!!

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

No, you need a dual boiler for that. Maybe a Breville Dual Boiler, La Spaziale, or Ascaso Steel Duo PID as a minimum. You won't have time to heat up to steam mode, then cool back down to espresso mode, every single time you make a cappuccino.

[@albertblanco8044]

@@TomsCoffeeCorner thank u very much, i was not sure about that, I'm gonna try one of these bro!

[@johnruddleston805]

Hi Tom, Thank you for the great machine comparison review. Considering that on average the Sage/ Breville machine is £300 dearer than the Delonghi in the UK, would this fact change your decision. I admit that the Sage is a great machine but it is reflected in the price. Regards, John 👍🏻

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Hi John, at that price difference, I’d go for the DeLonghi. I’m also very satisfied with the reliability of my Delonghi machines. I cannot speak yet to the Sage, since I’ve only had it a short time.

[@johnruddleston805]

@@TomsCoffeeCorner Thanks for your reply Tom. I am pleased to tell you that I indeed purchased the DeLonghi brand new for the excellent price of £296:34. I am delighted with this machine having used it now for approximately 3 months. I find that if you purge the shower head a few times with the portafilter in place the whole machine warms up nicely. Just dry the basket quickly before grinding the beans. Coffee extraction time & pressure tend to vary with each bean type & roasting level but either increasing or decreasing the basket amount by 1 gram and the grind level between 1&2 seems to do the trick. Regards, John

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

@@johnruddleston805 Thanks for sharing, John! Have you every dunked the PF in a cup of warm water? That should thoroughly warm it, too.

[@jmat46]

Hi Tom, nice comparison. Will you make any comparison with Lelit one day? Thanks 😊

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Hi Jose, probably. Which Lelit?

[@jmat46]

@@TomsCoffeeCorner Lelit Anna PID, I see her as a machine that competes with gaggia

[@fredrik_g]

Would have loved a blind-taste-test. That is a important part of a comparison

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

True! But I am the actor, filmer, and editor, lol. I'd need an assistant. :)

[@sinjb6206]

Only complains and not really complains I have about my barista express is that I wish I was double boiler and the wand a bit longer other than that is an amazing entry level machine and once u get used to it the only reason to upgrade or change is if it ever breaks

[@devil88bg62]

agree. My espresso is way better than any average coffee shop around the world. Only a few specialised coffee shops can beat my coffee.

[@monikahavcova7905]

Hi I would like to ask about my problem. After making coffee on Delonghi La Specialista Arte the coffee puck always stays on the machine and not in the basket. What should I do ?

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

That happens to me on occasion, too. But usually only if I let it sit for too long. How long do you wait before removing the portafilter? You might also be able to avoid that by slightly lowering your dose.

[@titusnicoara7306]

Got my Arte on discount with only 350$ and i love it

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Dang, awesome price!

[@mihaitatut7943]

Hello, Please let me know which is the cheapest espresso machine with rotary pump. Thank you. Mihai

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Good question...I think maybe a La Spaziale Vivaldi

[@M-O-Z]

I dont have the delonghi but just run a couple shots of water through with the portafilter in place to heat it up before making your espresso

[@nik234007]

Hello! I need an advice from you. DE’LONGHI LA SPECIALISTA PRESTIGIO EC 9355.M or Sage Barista Express. Which one is better in your opinion?

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

I'd go for the Sage to be honest, and I'd opt for the Express Impress: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWiohYd8jZ2gZ68si=qJ1PsKfzEbIkmHZS

[@heinzheinz5736]

I had the two machines by Warranty, I returned the Delonghi. the best beeville