The Oracle Jet and the Barista Express, side by side with the rest
Auto grind, dose and tamp, or a grinder built in and a manual wand. Both flagships, then every other Breville machine in two tables.
Breville Oracle Jet Espresso Machine
Auto grind, dose & tamp into the professional-style 58 mm portafilter and use Barista Guidance to help you create specialty coffee at home. Auto MilQ™ delivers silky microfoam hands-free, with settings optimized for dairy, soy, almond and oat, plus Auto Queue your milk to start automatically once extraction has finished. The new highly responsive touch screen features pre-programmed café favorites including new Cold Brew & Cold Espresso. All powered by the ThermoJet® heating system which provides fast heat up and is up to 32% more energy efficient.
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The 58 mm machines, side by side
Professional 58 mm portafilter and a 22 g dose on all four. They differ in how the water is heated and how much of the puck preparation is automated.
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| Portafilter | 58 mm, 22 g | 58 mm, 22 g | 58 mm, 22 g | 58 mm, 22 g |
| Heating | Stainless dual boiler, PID, heated group head | Stainless dual boiler, PID, heated group head | ThermoJet®, heated group head | Stainless dual boiler, PID, triple heating |
| Grinder | None — add a grinder | Smart Grinder Pro included, 60 settings | Built in, Baratza® burrs, 45 settings | Built in, Baratza® burrs, 45 settings, electronic adjust |
| Milk | Manual steam wand | Manual steam wand | Auto MilQ™, dairy / soy / almond / oat | Auto MilQ™, 9 textures |
| Puck prep | Manual, integrated tamper | Manual, integrated tamper | Auto grind, dose and tamp | Auto Puck System |
| Notable | LCD and pressure gauge; volumetric or manual shots | Machine and grinder package | Barista Guidance; Cold Brew & Cold Espresso; touch screen | Auto Dial-In; 5.7" touch screen; Breville+ app over Wi-Fi |
| Part number | ESE986C0220 | ESB986J0020 | ESH986N0500 | ESH986O0560 |
| See the machine | See the machine | See the machine | See the machine |
Figures are the manufacturer’s published specifications for each model.
Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine
Create third wave specialty coffee at home from bean to espresso in less than a minute. The Barista Express allows you to grind the beans right before extraction for rich full flavor, and precise temperature control ensures optimal espresso extraction. Be hands on like a barista with manual microfoam milk texturing to deliver authentic results in no time at all.
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The 54 mm Barista family, side by side
Same portafilter and dose across all six. Left to right, the machine does more of the grinding, tamping and milk for you.
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| Portafilter | 54 mm, 18 g | 54 mm, 18 g | 54 mm, 18 g | 54 mm, 18 g | 54 mm, 18 g | 54 mm, 18 g |
| Grinder | None — add a grinder | None — add a grinder | Built in, conical burr, 16 settings | Built in, conical burr, 25 settings | Built in, conical burr, 30 settings | Built in, Baratza® burrs, 30 settings |
| Heating | ThermoJet®, 3 s heat-up | ThermoJet®, 3 s heat-up | Thermocoil with PID, 200°F | Thermocoil with PID, 200°F | ThermoJet®, 3 s heat-up | ThermoJet®, 3 s heat-up |
| Milk | Manual steam wand | Automatic hands-free, 3 temps × 3 textures | Manual steam wand | Manual steam wand | Auto MilQ™, 104–167°F, 8 textures | Auto MilQ™, dairy / soy / almond / oat |
| Puck prep | Manual tamper | Manual tamper | Manual, integrated tamper | Impress™ assisted 22 lb tamp, 7° twist | Manual tamper | Impress™ assisted 22 lb tamp |
| Notable | Compact footprint; 1 & 2 shot volumetric | One-touch 1 & 2 shot volumetric | Dosing Funnel™ and Razor™ tool in the box | Auto-corrects the next dose | Touch screen, save up to 8 drinks | Touch screen, 13 presets, Cold Brew & Cold Espresso |
| Part number | ESE986J0320 | ESE986L0420 | ESE986C0100 | ESH986M0380 | ESH986G0060 | ESH986L0320 |
| See the machine | See the machine | See the machine | See the machine | See the machine | See the machine |
Figures are the manufacturer’s published specifications for each model.
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Before you buy
One price, no fake discount
We list one price per item. There is no crossed-out "was" price and no percentage-off badge, because we have never charged a higher price for these items.
54 mm or 58 mm decides the accessories
The Barista family takes a 54 mm portafilter, the Dual Boiler and Oracle machines take 58 mm. Tampers, naked portafilters and dosing funnels are sized to one or the other — every tool page says which.
Specifications straight from the maker
Every Breville page lists the portafilter, heating system, grinder, steam wand and what is in the box, drawn from the manufacturer’s published material. Compare like for like before you order.
Free shipping to the US, UK & Canada
Delivery in 7–10 business days, with tracking emailed as soon as your order is dispatched.
30-day returns
Machines may be unboxed and tested; consumables unopened. Within 30 days of delivery.
Part number on every page
So you can check it against the box before you order.
Questions
Do the machines come with a manufacturer warranty?
Machines carry the manufacturer’s own warranty. How it is honoured, and whether it depends on the unit being bought through an authorised channel, is set by the manufacturer — read their terms before you buy. We are not an authorised service centre and cannot carry out warranty repairs. Separately, anything that arrives damaged, faulty or not as described we replace or refund in full, and that is our own commitment. See our about page.
What is the difference between descaling and cleaning?
Descaling removes limescale — the calcium and magnesium that heated tap water leaves on the element and in the boiler. It is an acid. Cleaning removes coffee oil from the brew head and portafilter. It is alkaline. They are different chemistries for different deposits, and one will not do the other’s job.
How often should I descale?
It depends almost entirely on your water hardness, not on the machine. Soft water can go six months; hard water may need it every four to six weeks. Most machines with a descale light are counting brew cycles, not measuring scale. There is a longer explanation on our descaling guide.
Which Breville should I start with?
If you already own a grinder, the Bambino or Bambino Plus. If you do not, the Barista Express family builds one in. Every machine page lists the portafilter size, the heating system and what is in the box under Specifications, drawn from the manufacturer’s published material, so you can compare like for like.
Why is there no "was" price or discount badge?
Because we have never charged a higher price for these items. A crossed-out price is only honest if the shop actually sold at that price, so we show one price and leave it at that.
Is shipping free, and how long does it take?
Shipping is free to addresses in the US, the UK and Canada. Orders arrive in 7–10 business days and tracking is emailed as soon as the order ships. The machines here are the US models; if you are ordering for a UK address, check the electrical rating on the manufacturer’s page first. Full details in our shipping policy.
Are you connected to Breville?
No. CoffeeCraftSpace is an independent retailer. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Breville. Machine brand names on this site describe what a product fits. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Where a listing names a machine brand, it is telling you what the product fits — that is a fact about the product, not a claim about who supplies us.