Semi-automatic espresso machine
Breville Barista Express Impress
$800
Lowest in-stock price we found, checked Oct 27, 2026
The Barista Express with a smarter dosing and tamping lever that removes the messiest part of learning. A strong one-box pick for beginners.
Where to buy
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Seattle Coffee Gear
In stock on Oct 27, 2026
$800
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Whole Latte Love
In stock on Oct 27, 2026
$800
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Prices as of Oct 27, 2026; they may have changed, so check the retailer. Links may become affiliate links; as of launch none are. Disclosure.
Specs
- Type
- Semi-automatic
- Heating
- Thermocoil
- Temperature control
- Electronic (PID)
- Warm-up
- About 20 s · per Seattle Coffee Gear; Whole Latte Love reports 1 min
- Pump
- Vibration pump
- Milk steaming
- Good, manual wand
- Built-in grinder
- Yes
- Portafilter
- 54 mm
- Flow control
- Not listed by the maker
- Footprint
- Medium
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Upgrade path
- Limited
- List price (MSRP)
- $800
From the manufacturer’s page, checked against retailer listings on Oct 27, 2026. Still unconfirmed, or sources disagree: warm-up time. How we source specs.
Strengths
- Assisted tamp takes out guesswork
- Grinder included
- Beginner-friendly feedback
Trade-offs
- Built-in grinder caps quality
- Manual wand needs practice
Notable features
- Assisted dosing and tamping
- Built-in conical grinder
- Manual steam wand
Grinder
Grinder built in — no separate grinder needed. Our quiz doesn’t pair it with one.
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