Comparison · Espresso Machines

Bezzera Duo DE vs Breville Barista Touch BES880

Two espresso machines side by side. They differ on boiler / heating, portafilter size, can be plumbed in, water tank. The Bezzera Duo DE can brew and steam at the same time, while the Breville Barista Touch BES880 heats on demand through a thermocoil.

What actually differs

  • The Bezzera Duo DE can brew and steam at the same time, while the Breville Barista Touch BES880 heats on demand through a thermocoil.
  • Portafilter size: the Bezzera Duo DE has 57 mm, the Breville Barista Touch BES880 has 54 mm.
  • The Bezzera Duo DE has plumb-in capability; the Breville Barista Touch BES880 does not.
  • The Bezzera Duo DE has a larger water tank (4 L against 2 L for the Breville Barista Touch BES880).
  • The Breville Barista Touch BES880 is lighter at 9.9 kg; the Bezzera Duo DE weighs 31 kg.
  • Voltage: the Bezzera Duo DE has 110–120/50-60 or 220–240/50-60, the Breville Barista Touch BES880 has 110-120 V.
  • The Bezzera Duo DE has a longer warranty (3 years against 2 years for the Breville Barista Touch BES880).
  • Size, Bezzera Duo DE against Breville Barista Touch BES880: width 32.6 cm against 39.9 cm, depth 47 cm against 32 cm, height 42.5 cm against 31.5 cm.
  • The Breville Barista Touch BES880 sits in a lower typical price band than the Bezzera Duo DE ($$$ $700–1,500 against $$$$ $1,500+).

Which one should you buy?

Pick the Bezzera Duo DE if…

Home baristas who make milk drinks and want steady temperature

5 L boiler and 57 mm portafilter. It weighs 31 kg, so expect a large machine.

Skip it if: You want a compact, low-effort machine

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Pick the Breville Barista Touch BES880 if…

Home coffee enthusiasts who want an automatic machine with grinder.

Home users seeking an automatic espresso machine with integrated grinding and temperature control may find this model suitable. Its listed features support straightforward daily use at mains power.

Skip it if: You make several milk drinks back to back

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Where each one wins

Edge to the Bezzera Duo DE
  • Plumb-in capability
  • A larger water tank
  • A longer warranty
Edge to the Breville Barista Touch BES880
  • A lower typical price band

Specs compared

Rows where they differ are highlighted. Specs are from manufacturer sources; blanks are left blank, never estimated.

SpecBezzera Duo DEBreville Barista Touch BES880
Typical price$$$$ $1,500+$$$ $700–1,500
Machine typeAutomaticAutomatic
Boiler / heatingDualThermocoil
PID temperature controlYesYes
Portafilter size57 mm54 mm
Can be plumbed inYesNo
Needs mains powerYesYes
Water tank4 L2 L
Width32.6 cm39.9 cm
Depth47 cm32 cm
Height42.5 cm31.5 cm
Weight31 kg9.9 kg
Voltage110–120/50-60 or 220–240/50-60110-120 V
Warranty3 years2 years

What they have in common

Both record the same value for: machine type (Automatic); pid temperature control (Yes); needs mains power (Yes).

Bezzera Duo DE vs Breville Barista Touch BES880: common questions

What is the main difference between the Bezzera Duo DE and the Breville Barista Touch BES880?

The Bezzera Duo DE can brew and steam at the same time, while the Breville Barista Touch BES880 heats on demand through a thermocoil. Portafilter size: the Bezzera Duo DE has 57 mm, the Breville Barista Touch BES880 has 54 mm.

Do the Bezzera Duo DE and the Breville Barista Touch BES880 use the same portafilter?

No. The Bezzera Duo DE has 57 mm and the Breville Barista Touch BES880 has 54 mm.

Is the Bezzera Duo DE or the Breville Barista Touch BES880 more expensive?

The Bezzera Duo DE is $$$$ $1,500+ and the Breville Barista Touch BES880 is $$$ $700–1,500. Check the retailer for today's price.

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