Breville Oracle Touch vs Breville Oracle Dual Boiler

Breville Oracle Touch espresso machine

Breville

Breville Oracle Touch

$2,500

4.5★ (1,200)

vs
Breville Oracle Dual Boiler espresso machine

Breville

Breville Oracle Dual Boiler

$3,000

4.6★ (320)

Quick take: The Breville Oracle Touch costs $500 less; the Breville Oracle Touch heats up faster (3 minutes).

SpecBreville Oracle TouchBreville Oracle Dual Boiler
Price$2,500$3,000
Rating4.5★ (1,200)4.6★ (320)
TypeSemi-AutomaticSuper-Automatic
BoilerDual BoilerDual Boiler
Built-in grinderYesYes
Pump pressure15 bar15 bar
Water capacity84 oz84 oz
Warm-up time3 minutes5 minutes
Steam wandAutoAuto & Manual
Basket typePressurized & UnpressurizedUnpressurized
Best forMilk DrinksHouseholds wanting commercial dual-boiler quality with one-touch automation
Dimensions14.7 x 14.5 x 17.5 in15.5 x 14.9 x 16.7 in
Weight40 lbs37 lbs
Warranty2 years2 years

Pros & cons

Breville Oracle Touch

  • Most automated workflow
  • Dual boiler performance
  • Cafe-quality with minimal effort
  • Touchscreen convenience
  • Very expensive
  • Heavy and large
  • Less manual control
  • Expensive repairs

Breville Oracle Dual Boiler

  • Auto Dial-In monitors each shot and adjusts grind size automatically
  • Simultaneous espresso extraction and milk steaming
  • 45-setting Baratza European precision burr grinder built in
  • Auto and manual modes suit both beginners and enthusiasts
  • At $3,000 it costs more than many prosumer machine + grinder pairs
  • First-generation touchscreen software still receiving updates
  • Large footprint and 37 lb weight need serious counter space
  • Wi-Fi/app features feel optional at this price