Breville
Breville Barista Express BES870
$699.95
Released 2015
Best Espresso Machines · head-to-head
Breville Barista Express BES870 vs De'Longhi La Specialista Arte EC9155MB
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Breville Barista Express BES870 is cheaper at $699.95. Every spec and price links to its source.
De'Longhi
De'Longhi La Specialista Arte EC9155MB
$699.95
Released 2021
Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Breville Barista Express BES870 | De'Longhi La Specialista Arte EC9155MB |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $699.95 | $699.95 |
| Brand | Breville | De'Longhi |
| Released | 2015 | 2021 |
| Type | semi-automatic | semi-automatic |
| Boiler | thermocoil | thermoblock |
| Built in grinder | Yes | Yes |
| Grind settings | 16 | 8 |
| Milk frother | manual steam wand | manual steam wand (My LatteArt) |
| Pressure (bar) | 15 | 15 |
| Water tank (L) | 2 | 1.7 |
| Programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Release | 2015 | 2021 |
Sources — Breville Barista Express BES870: breville.com (verified 2026-06-15). De'Longhi La Specialista Arte EC9155MB: coffeeness.de (verified 2026-06-15).
What's the difference between the Breville Barista Express BES870 and De'Longhi La Specialista Arte EC9155MB?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Boiler: Breville Barista Express BES870 thermocoil vs De'Longhi La Specialista Arte EC9155MB thermoblock
- Grind settings: Breville Barista Express BES870 16 vs De'Longhi La Specialista Arte EC9155MB 8
- Milk frother: Breville Barista Express BES870 manual steam wand vs De'Longhi La Specialista Arte EC9155MB manual steam wand (My LatteArt)
- Water tank (L): Breville Barista Express BES870 2 vs De'Longhi La Specialista Arte EC9155MB 1.7
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Breville Barista Express BES870
Based on one whitelisted hands-on review (Tom's Guide, April 2023). The reviewer set the machine up in the office for extended testing and rates it among the best espresso machines, praising consistently excellent shots with thick crema and superior milk steaming, while flagging the lack of a low-water warning, a fingerprint-prone stainless finish, and a real learning curve. No cross-source verification was possible; treat as a single-source view. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Consistently produces excellent espresso shots with thick crema; Superior milk steaming and frothing once mastered; Classic all-in-one stainless design with built-in conical burr grinder and four baskets.
Flagged: No low-water warning and the reservoir is hidden at the back, hard to check at a glance; Stainless finish quickly picks up fingerprints and stray coffee grounds; Learning curve; steaming milk and swapping single/double baskets takes practice.
De'Longhi La Specialista Arte EC9155MB
Two whitelisted hands-on reviews (TechRadar, Reviewed/USA Today) cover this exact De'Longhi La Specialista Arte EC9155MB. Both praise the commercial-style steam wand (excellent even on oat milk) and the smooth, full-bodied espresso from the integrated grinder, and call it easy for beginners. TechRadar measured quiet 54dB operation and 24-second shots. Downsides: it's expensive, some parts aren't dishwasher safe, there's minor dripping/splashing, and crema thickness can vary shot-to-shot. (2 sourced reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
Praised: Commercial-style MyLatteArt steam wand froths milk (incl. oat) excellently; Smooth, rich, full-bodied espresso from the integrated grinder; Easy to use and beginner-friendly.
Flagged: Expensive / premium price point; Crema thickness varies shot-to-shot; Some dripping/splashing after pouring.