Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Breville vs Hibrew.com
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Breville | Hibrew.com ReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | the Barista Express | H13, H10 Plus, H1B |
| Entry price | $499.95 | $49Lower |
| Pump pressure (bar) | 15 | 20 |
| Built-in grinder | YesHas it | No |
| Boiler type | Thermoblock | Dual |
| Capacity (l) | 28.32Higher | 1.8 |
| Markets | US, CA, MX, AU, NZ, GB, DE, FR, IT, ES | AR, AU, AT, BY, BE, BR, BN, BG, CA, CL, CN, CO, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EG, FI, FR, PF, DE, GR, GP, HK, HU, IN, ID, IE, IL, IT, JP, KW, KE, LB, LU, MO, MK, MY, MT, MQ, MX, MC, MA, NL, NC, NZ, NO, PE, PH, PL, PT, QA, RE, RO, RU, SA, SN, RS, SC, SG, SK, ZA, KR, ES, SE, CH, TW, TH, TN, TR, UA, AE, GB, US, VE, VNCovers more |
| Flagship price | Not confirmed | $509 |
| Pod system | Not confirmed | Nespresso original |
| Power (W) | Not confirmed | 2,100 |
| Warranty | Not confirmed | 1 year |
Same on both: Milk system (Steam wand), Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- Hibrew.com scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.8.
- Entry price is lower at Hibrew.com: $49 vs $499.95.
- Built-in grinder: only Breville.
- Capacity (l) is higher at Breville: 28.32 vs 1.8.
- Support channels: only Hibrew.com offers Email.
- Founded is lower at Breville: 1932 vs 2017.
- Machine types: only Hibrew.com offers Bean to cup, Pod, Drip.
- Markets: only Hibrew.com offers AR, AT, BY.
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.
Hibrew.com
Hibrew.com suits anyone who wants a single brand to cover capsule, drip and semi automatic espresso without moving upmarket for a grinder. It scores 9 overall here, with entry pricing at $49 and a spare parts shop that keeps an older machine going.
Score breakdown
| Area | Breville | Hibrew.com |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.4The espresso machine starts at $499.95 while the wider range opens at $319.95, which keeps a mid-range position. | 9.6HigherEntry price of $49 ranks 12 of 65 brands, while flagship pricing of $509 sits mid field. |
| Offer | 8.9HigherBuilt-in grinder, a 28.32 litre tank and a spare parts shop inside the $499.95 entry price. | 8.7Machine types span espresso, bean to cup and pod and a spare parts shop is available for most kitchens. |
| Trust | 9.5HigherSupport on phone and help centre from Breville Pty Limited, trading since 1932. | 8.2Founded in 2017 with support on email, phone and help centre and warranty cover of 1 year. |
The numbers side by side
| Fact | Breville | Hibrew.com |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $499.95 | $49 |
| Capacity (l) | 28.32 | 1.8 |
How they place
| Ranking | Breville | Hibrew.com |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso and bean-to-cup machines | 11 of 63 | 8 of 63 |
| Coffee machines | 18 of 89 | 13 of 89 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Breville | Hibrew.com |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Espresso | Espresso, Bean to cup, Pod, Drip, Portable espresso, GrinderCovers more |
| Legal entity | Breville Pty Limited | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | Australia | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 1932Lower | 2017 |
| Support channels | Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Kitchen appliances
| Fact | Breville | Hibrew.com |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Air fryer, Blender, Food processor | Not confirmed |
| Price from | $319.95 | Not confirmed |
| Cooking programmes | 13 | Not confirmed |
| Mobile app | Yes | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Breville | Hibrew.com | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $499.95highest quarter | $49lowest quarter | $159 |
| Flagship price | Not confirmed | $509above the median | $504.50 |
| Pump pressure (bar) | 15below the median | 20above the median | 18.5 |
| Capacity (l) | 28.32highest quarter | 1.8lowest quarter | 2.5 |
| Power (W) | Not confirmed | 2,100highest quarter | 1,500 |
| Warranty | Not confirmed | 1 yearbelow the median | 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.
Hibrew.com
Pros
- Entry pricing of $49 ranks 12 of 65 brands, so a first machine sits within reach.
- The range spans espresso, bean to cup and pod, so a single brand covers pods, drip and espresso at once.
- The water tank on the semi automatic espresso machine holds 1.8 litres, enough for a run of drinks without stopping to refill.
Cons
- A grinder built in is not offered on the espresso flagship, so fresh beans need grinding elsewhere.
- Warranty cover runs 1 year, which is short next to the life of a machine worth keeping.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre only, so live chat is not one of the options.
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
Hibrew.com
Who it suits
- You want a single brand covering weekday pods and weekend espresso, with a spare parts shop behind the cheaper models.
- You are buying your first machine and the entry price decides whether that is possible at all.
- You care more about getting a phone helpline and a parts shop than about buying a famous name.
Who should look elsewhere
- You want bean-to-cup and nothing else: Philips covers bean to cup and espresso, a tighter list than the espresso, bean to cup and pod spread here.
- You want the shortest possible catalogue: Daewoo Electricals covers drip, espresso and grinder, simpler than the range on offer here.
- You want a grinder listed inside the espresso line: GASTROBACK pairs espresso with a grinder in espresso, drip and grinder, where a grinder built in is not offered on the flagship here.
Country by country
| Country | Breville | Hibrew.com |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | No | Yes |
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Brazil | No | Yes |
| Brunei | No | Yes |
| Bulgaria | No | Yes |
| Canada | No | Yes |
8 of 74 countries where either is available.
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.
Hibrew.com
What is the cheapest Hibrew.com coffee machine?+
The entry price is $49, taken from the capsule range, and that is the cheapest way into the catalogue. On that figure Hibrew.com ranks 12 out of 65 brands, so the opening price sits nearer the front of the field than most. Capsule suits a small machine and short drinks rather than milk service.
What does the most expensive Hibrew.com machine cost?+
The flagship price is $509, and it belongs to a semi automatic espresso machine rather than the capsule end. Hibrew.com ranks 32 out of 63 brands on that figure, which puts the top of the range in the middle of the field. Buyers wanting milk drinks pay for the upper tier, not the entry price.