Breville Infuser vs Breville Barista Pro
Quick take: The Breville Infuser costs $320 less; the Breville Barista Pro has a built-in grinder; the Breville Barista Pro heats up faster (3 seconds).
| Spec | Breville Infuser | Breville Barista Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $580 | $900 |
| Rating | 4.4★ (4,100) | 4.5★ (4,200) |
| Type | Semi-Automatic | Semi-Automatic |
| Boiler | Thermoblock | Thermoblock |
| Built-in grinder | No | Yes |
| Pump pressure | 15 bar | 15 bar |
| Water capacity | 61 oz | 67 oz |
| Warm-up time | 30 seconds | 3 seconds |
| Steam wand | Manual | Manual |
| Basket type | Pressurized & Unpressurized | Pressurized & Unpressurized |
| Best for | Enthusiasts | Enthusiasts |
| Dimensions | 12.5 x 12.5 x 13.2 in | 13.3 x 12.5 x 15.5 in |
| Weight | 16 lbs | 22 lbs |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
Pros & cons
Breville Infuser
- ✓Pre-infusion for better extraction
- ✓PID temperature control
- ✓Good build quality
- ✓Reasonable price
- ✗No built-in grinder
- ✗Single boiler
- ✗Basic steam wand
Breville Barista Pro
- ✓Instant heat-up with ThermoJet
- ✓Built-in grinder
- ✓Better grind adjustment than Express
- ✓Good LCD interface
- ✗Thermoblock limits steam power
- ✗Grinder good but not great
- ✗Large footprint
- ✗Step up from Express is marginal for some