Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Breville vs Delonghi
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Breville |  Delonghi |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | the Barista Express | Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB, Eletta Explore ECAM45086S, PrimaDonna Aromatic ECAM63075TM |
| Entry price | $499.95Lower | $549.95 |
| Pump pressure (bar) | 15 | 19 |
| Milk system | Steam wand | Auto frother |
| Capacity (l) | 28.32Higher | 1.8 |
| Markets | US, CA, MX, AU, NZ, GB, DE, FR, IT, ESCovers more | US |
| Flagship price | Not confirmed | $2,499.95 |
| Pod system | Not confirmed | Nespresso original |
| Power (W) | Not confirmed | 1,450 |
| Warranty | Not confirmed | 3 years |
Same on both: Built-in grinder (Yes), Boiler type (Thermoblock), Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- Entry price is lower at Breville: $499.95 vs $549.95.
- Capacity (l) is higher at Breville: 28.32 vs 1.8.
- Support channels: only Delonghi offers Email, Chat.
- Machine types: only Delonghi offers Bean to cup, Pod, Drip.
- Markets: only Breville offers CA, MX, AU.
Our verdict on each
Breville
Breville suits households that want a single countertop machine to grind, brew and steam without a subscription. The Barista Express pairs a built-in grinder with a 28.32 litre tank and phone support, though the $499.95 entry price lands mid-range rather than cheap.
Delonghi
De'Longhi suits households that want a single maker covering espresso, bean to cup, pod and drip machines. Its 3 year warranty, a grinder inside the flagship automatics and support across email, chat and phone make it a steady choice for US kitchens planning more than a single purchase.
Score breakdown
| Area | Breville | Delonghi |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.4HigherThe espresso machine starts at $499.95 while the wider range opens at $319.95, which keeps a mid-range position. | 8.2Entry price sits at $549.95 and the flagship at $2,499.95, ranking 59 of 65 on entry. |
| Offer | 8.9Built-in grinder, a 28.32 litre tank and a spare parts shop inside the $499.95 entry price. | 9.3HigherA grinder is built into the automatic line and a 3 year warranty covers it, with a spare parts shop for replacements. |
| Trust | 9.5Support on phone and help centre from Breville Pty Limited, trading since 1932. | Not confirmed |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Breville | Delonghi |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Australia | United States |
Pick Breville if, pick Delonghi if
Pick Breville if entry price, capacity (l), and markets matter most.
Pick Delonghi if offer matter most.
How they place
| Ranking | Breville | Delonghi |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso and bean-to-cup machines | 11 of 63 | 12 of 63 |
| Coffee machines | 18 of 89 | 19 of 89 |
| Air fryers and multicookers | 6 of 59 | 7 of 59 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Breville | Delonghi |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Espresso | Espresso, Bean to cup, Pod, Drip, GrinderCovers more |
| Legal entity | Breville Pty Limited | De'Longhi America, Inc. |
| Headquarters | Australia | United States |
| Founded | 1932 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Phone, Help centre | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Kitchen appliances
| Fact | Breville | Delonghi |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Air fryer, Blender, Food processor | Air fryer, Multicooker |
| Price from | $319.95 | $149.95Lower |
| Cooking programmes | 13Higher | 4 |
| Dishwasher-safe parts | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
Air treatment
| Fact | Breville | Delonghi |
|---|---|---|
| Filter types | Not confirmed | Carbon |
| Quietest noise level (dB) | Not confirmed | 40 |
| Extraction per day (l/day) | Not confirmed | 16 |
| Extraction test conditions | Not confirmed | 30C/80% RH |
| Water tank (l) | Not confirmed | 4 |
| Power use (W) | Not confirmed | 205 to 285 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Breville | Delonghi | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $499.95highest quarter | $549.95highest quarter | $159 |
| Flagship price | Not confirmed | $2,499.95highest quarter | $504.50 |
| Pump pressure (bar) | 15below the median | 19above the median | 18.5 |
| Capacity (l) | 28.32highest quarter | 1.8lowest quarter | 2.5 |
| Power (W) | Not confirmed | 1,450below the median | 1,500 |
| Warranty | Not confirmed | 3 yearshighest quarter | 2 years |
Median across 65 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Breville
Pros
- The grinder is built in, so the Barista Express covers whole beans and ground coffee without a separate grinder on the counter.
- Milk is textured by a steam wand, which suits drinkers who like to control the foam themselves.
- The 28.32 litre tank carries several brews between refills, and a spare parts shop is available for the parts that wear with regular use.
Cons
- Machine types are listed as espresso only, so a household that wants drip alongside espresso is better served by GASTROBACK, which lists espresso, drip and grinder.
- Support runs on phone and help centre, so live chat and email sit outside the listed channels.
- At $499.95 the Barista Express costs more than the $319.95 starting point for the air-fryer and cooking range, so the budget goes to the coffee machine rather than the rest of the range.
Delonghi
Pros
- A grinder is built into the flagship automatic, so no separate grinder is needed on the worktop.
- Coverage spans espresso, bean to cup, pod, drip and grinder options, more types than espresso, drip and grinder at Gastroback or bean to cup and espresso at Philips.
- Cover runs 3 years and a spare parts shop is available for replacements afterwards.
Cons
- The flagship reaches $2,499.95, so the top of the range sits far above the $549.95 entry point.
- Availability is limited to US, a single market, so the $2,499.95 flagship and its warranty are quoted for that market alone.
- Daewoo Electricals and Gastroback both list drip and espresso machines in drip, espresso and grinder and espresso, drip and grinder, covering the simpler end where De'Longhi's range starts higher at $549.95.
Who each suits
Breville
Who it suits
- Drinkers who want espresso and freshly ground coffee from the same machine, with no separate grinder to buy.
- Households that pay once and want help on the phone when the grinder or pump needs attention.
- Cooks who want coffee, air-fryer, blender and food-processor products under one roof, since the range covers air fryer, blender and food processor
Who should look elsewhere
- Philips if you want the bean-to-cup format, since bean to cup and espresso covers that type while Breville lists espresso
- GASTROBACK for drip drinkers, because espresso, drip and grinder pairs espresso with drip and a separate grinder
- Daewoo Electricals if a wider choice of formats matters, given drip, espresso and grinder covers drip, espresso and a separate grinder
Delonghi
Who it suits
- Households that want espresso, bean to cup, pod and drip from a single maker.
- Shoppers in the US market who want a 3 year warranty and a spare parts shop.
- Buyers who want the grinder inside the machine, as the flagship automatic has one built in.
Who should look elsewhere
- Drinkers after pod machines alone, since Philips lists bean to cup and espresso and De'Longhi's pod route runs on nespresso original capsules as one option among several.
- Budget buyers who would start with drip, as Gastroback lists espresso, drip and grinder.
- Shoppers outside the US market, since US is the only support country listed.
Country by country
| Country | Breville | Delonghi |
|---|---|---|
| United States | No | Yes |
Questions about each
Breville
How much does the Barista Express cost at entry?+
The entry price is $499.95 for the Barista Express. The wider appliance range starts lower at $319.95, so budget for the coffee machine rather than the range as a whole. Both figures are purchase prices for the machine itself, which keeps the comparison simple.
Does the machine come with a grinder built in?+
Yes. The grinder is built in, so the machine grinds whole beans on the spot, and milk is textured by a steam wand you work by hand. The 28.32 litre tank holds the water between brews, which suits a household running several coffees back to back.
Delonghi
What does the cheapest De'Longhi coffee machine cost?+
The automatic espresso range starts at $549.95. That is the entry machine rather than a subscription or a deposit, so the outlay is the price of the machine itself. The flagship automatic sits well above it at $2,499.95, which is the ceiling this range reaches in the category.
Is the grinder built into the machine?+
On the flagship automatic, yes. A grinder is built in, so whole beans go in without a separate grinder taking up worktop space. The water tank on that automatic holds 1.8 litres and the pump pressure is 19 bar.