Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL vs Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family)
Two espresso machines side by side, both picks for prosumer setups. They differ on can be plumbed in, water tank, warm-up time, width. The Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family) has plumb-in capability; the Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL does not.
Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL
Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family)
What actually differs
- The Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family) has plumb-in capability; the Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL does not.
- The Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL has a larger water tank (2.5 L against 2 L for the Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family)).
- The Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family) has a faster warm-up (4.5 min against 10 min for the Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL).
- The Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family) is lighter at 13.2 kg; the Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL weighs 13.6 kg.
- Voltage: the Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL has 120 V, the Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family) has 110 V.
- Size, Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL against Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family): width 37.9 cm against 23.2 cm, depth 40.3 cm against 40.2 cm, height 37.1 cm against 42.9 cm.
Which one should you buy?
Prosumer users who need a semi-automatic dual boiler machine with PID control.
Prosumer home users who want dual boiler operation and PID temperature control can use this machine for espresso. 5 L tank.
Skip it if: You want a compact, low-effort machine
Full specs and review →Prosumer users who need flow control and a plumb-in option on a profiling machine.
Home users who want flow control and the option to plumb the machine in should consider the DE1PRO. 5 minutes and uses a 58 mm portafilter.
Skip it if: You want a compact, low-effort machine
Full specs and review →Where each one wins
- A larger water tank
- Plumb-in capability
- A faster warm-up
Specs compared
Rows where they differ are highlighted. Specs are from manufacturer sources; blanks are left blank, never estimated.
| Spec | Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL | Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family) |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $$$$ $1,500+ | $$$$ $1,500+ |
| Machine type | Semi-automatic | Semi-automatic |
| Boiler / heating | Dual | Dual |
| PID temperature control | Yes | Yes |
| Portafilter size | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Can be plumbed in | No | Yes |
| Needs mains power | Yes | Yes |
| Water tank | 2.5 L | 2 L |
| Warm-up time | 10 min | 4.5 min |
| Width | 37.9 cm | 23.2 cm |
| Depth | 40.3 cm | 40.2 cm |
| Height | 37.1 cm | 42.9 cm |
| Weight | 13.6 kg | 13.2 kg |
| Voltage | 120 V | 110 V |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
What they have in common
Both record the same value for: machine type (Semi-automatic); boiler / heating (Dual); pid temperature control (Yes); portafilter size (58 mm); needs mains power (Yes); warranty (2 years).
Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL vs Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family): common questions
What is the main difference between the Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL and the Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family)?
The Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family) has plumb-in capability; the Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL does not. The Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL has a larger water tank (2.5 L against 2 L for the Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family)).
Do the Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL and the Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family) use the same portafilter?
Yes, both use 58 mm.
Is the Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL or the Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family) more expensive?
Both sit in the same typical price band, $$$$ $1,500+.