Breville Barista Touch BES880 vs Breville Oracle Jet
Two espresso machines side by side. They differ on boiler / heating, portafilter size, water tank, width. The Breville Barista Touch BES880 heats on demand through a thermocoil, while the Breville Oracle Jet can brew and steam at the same time.
Breville Barista Touch BES880
Breville Oracle Jet
Our take
The Breville Barista Touch BES880 is the sensible pick for someone who wants automatic coffee with a grinder and PID at the $700 to $1,500 price band. The Breville Oracle Jet costs more, but you get a dual boiler, a 58 mm portafilter and automated milk texturing. Stretch to it if milk drinks are daily and you want to brew and steam together.
What actually differs
- The Breville Barista Touch BES880 heats on demand through a thermocoil, while the Breville Oracle Jet can brew and steam at the same time.
- Portafilter size: the Breville Barista Touch BES880 has 54 mm, the Breville Oracle Jet has 58 mm.
- The Breville Oracle Jet has a larger water tank (2.3 L against 2 L for the Breville Barista Touch BES880).
- The Breville Barista Touch BES880 is lighter at 9.9 kg; the Breville Oracle Jet weighs 12.6 kg.
- Voltage: the Breville Barista Touch BES880 has 110-120 V, the Breville Oracle Jet has 120V/60Hz.
- Size, Breville Barista Touch BES880 against Breville Oracle Jet: width 39.9 cm against 42.2 cm, depth 32 cm against 36.1 cm, height 31.5 cm against 37.8 cm. The Breville Barista Touch BES880 is the more compact of the two.
- The Breville Barista Touch BES880 sits in a lower typical price band than the Breville Oracle Jet ($$$ $700–1,500 against $$$$ $1,500+).
Which one should you buy?
Home coffee enthusiasts who want an automatic machine with grinder.
Home users seeking an automatic espresso machine with integrated grinding and temperature control may find this model suitable. Its listed features support straightforward daily use at mains power.
Skip it if: You make several milk drinks back to back
Full specs and review →Enthusiasts who value automated milk features and can accommodate the larger size.
Enthusiasts should consider the Oracle Jet for its automated milk texturing and minimal-skill shot quality. It automates much of the espresso process.
Skip it if: Those with limited counter space should skip it.
Full specs and review →Where each one wins
- A more compact footprint
- A lower typical price band
- A larger water tank
Specs compared
Rows where they differ are highlighted. Specs are from manufacturer sources; blanks are left blank, never estimated.
| Spec | Breville Barista Touch BES880 | Breville Oracle Jet |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $$$ $700–1,500 | $$$$ $1,500+ |
| Machine type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Boiler / heating | Thermocoil | Dual |
| PID temperature control | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in grinder | Yes | Yes |
| Portafilter size | 54 mm | 58 mm |
| Can be plumbed in | No | No |
| Needs mains power | Yes | Yes |
| Water tank | 2 L | 2.3 L |
| Width | 39.9 cm | 42.2 cm |
| Depth | 32 cm | 36.1 cm |
| Height | 31.5 cm | 37.8 cm |
| Weight | 9.9 kg | 12.6 kg |
| Voltage | 110-120 V | 120V/60Hz |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
What they have in common
Both record the same value for: machine type (Automatic); pid temperature control (Yes); built-in grinder (Yes); can be plumbed in (No); needs mains power (Yes); warranty (2 years).
Breville Barista Touch BES880 vs Breville Oracle Jet: common questions
What is the main difference between the Breville Barista Touch BES880 and the Breville Oracle Jet?
The Breville Barista Touch BES880 heats on demand through a thermocoil, while the Breville Oracle Jet can brew and steam at the same time. Portafilter size: the Breville Barista Touch BES880 has 54 mm, the Breville Oracle Jet has 58 mm.
Which is better for enthusiasts, the Breville Barista Touch BES880 or the Breville Oracle Jet?
We tag the Breville Oracle Jet for enthusiasts; the other is not tagged that way. See the pick boxes above for who each one suits.
Do the Breville Barista Touch BES880 and the Breville Oracle Jet use the same portafilter?
No. The Breville Barista Touch BES880 has 54 mm and the Breville Oracle Jet has 58 mm.
Is the Breville Barista Touch BES880 or the Breville Oracle Jet more expensive?
The Breville Barista Touch BES880 is $$$ $700–1,500 and the Breville Oracle Jet is $$$$ $1,500+. Check the retailer for today's price.