Best Breville Espresso Machines in Australia - Full Comparison, Prices, and Our picks

February 18, 2026

Breville offers some of the best espresso machines in Australia, making it tough to choose the right one for your needs. Some are compact and affordable, others are packed with features or geared for near cafe level performance. This side-by-side table compares their core specs: grinder setup, steam wand type, PID control, heat-up speed, and current prices in the market!

Feature	Bambino Model BES450	Bambino Plus Model BES500	Duo-Temp Pro Model BES810	Barista Express Model BES870	Express Impress Model BES876	Barista Pro Model BES878	Barista Touch Model BES880	Touch Impress Model BES881	Oracle Model BES980	Oracle Jet Model BES985	Oracle Touch Model BES990	Oracle Dual Boiler Model BES995
Price (RRP)	$399	$699	$699	$999	$1,199	$1,399	$1,699	$1,999	$2,499	$3,299	$3,699	$4,499
Typical Sale Price	~$349	~$549	~$499	~$749	~$999	~$999	~$1,499	~$1,839	~$1,999	~$3,299	~$3,299	~$4,399
Portafilter	54 mm	54 mm	54 mm	54 mm	54 mm	54 mm	54 mm	54 mm	58 mm	58 mm	58 mm	58 mm
Pump pressure • extraction	15 bar max • ~9 bar brew	15 bar max • ~9 bar brew	15 bar max • ~9 bar brew	15 bar max • ~9 bar brew	15 bar max • ~9 bar brew	15 bar max • ~9 bar brew	15 bar max • ~9 bar brew	15 bar max • ~9 bar brew	15 bar max • OPV at 9 bar	15 bar max • OPV at 9 bar	15 bar max • OPV at 9 bar	15 bar max • OPV at 9 bar
Heating system • heat-up	ThermoJet • ~3 sec	ThermoJet • ~3 sec	Thermocoil • ~60 sec	Thermocoil • ~60 sec	Thermocoil • ~60 sec	ThermoJet • ~3 sec	ThermoJet • ~3 sec	ThermoJet • ~3 sec	Dual boilers • ready	ThermoJet • ~3 sec	Dual boilers • ready	Dual boilers • ready
PID • brew temp control	PID fixed 93 °C	PID fixed 93 °C	Electronic thermostat	PID not adjustable	PID + dose assist	PID adjustable ±1 °C	PID + touchscreen	PID + guided system	Dual PID	PID + quad-core	Dual PID	Advanced PID + app
Steam wand • milk texturing	Manual • 1-hole tip	Auto or manual • 3 temps • 3 textures	Manual • 1-hole tip	Manual • 1-hole tip	Manual • 1-hole tip	Manual • fast 3-hole	Auto MilQ • hands-free	Auto MilQ • alt milk presets	Auto MilQ • 9 textures	Auto MilQ • 9 textures	Auto MilQ • 9 textures	Auto MilQ • 9 textures • app ready
Grinder • grind settings	None	None	None	Built-in • 16	Built-in • 25	Built-in • 30	Built-in • 30	Built-in • 30 + assist tamp	Built-in • 45	Built-in • 45	Built-in • 45	Built-in • 45+ • smart adjust
Milk frothing method	Manual only	Auto or manual	Manual only	Manual only	Manual only	Manual only	Auto or manual	Auto or manual	Auto hands-free	Auto hands-free	Auto hands-free	Auto hands-free
Water tank capacity	1.4 L	1.9 L	1.8 L	2.0 L	2.0 L	2.0 L	2.0 L	2.0 L	2.5 L	2.3 L	2.5 L	2.3–2.5 L
Brew and steam at same time	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

Top Picks for Aussie Buyers

Best Overall Barista Pro: Rapid ThermoJet, fine-tuned PID, 30 grind steps, compact build.
Feature-Rich Pick Oracle Touch: Auto dose, tamp, dual boiler system, silky milk results.
Best Value Bambino Plus: Quality espresso, automatic milk, space-saving design. Add your own grinder.
Most Popular in AU Breville Barista Express: A longtime favourite in Australian homes.