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EP / Comparative study01 Select models 02 Read the differences

Manufacturer-reported specifications. Highlighted cells differ. Unknown values are not interpreted as missing features.
The engineeringBrevilleBarista ProView BES878 profile ↗BrevilleBarista ExpressView BES870 profile ↗
Heating systemThermoJetManufacturer source ↗ThermocoilManufacturer source ↗
Portafilter diameter54 mmManufacturer source ↗54 mmManufacturer source ↗
PID temperature controlNot verifiedYesManufacturer source ↗
Integrated grinderYesManufacturer source ↗YesManufacturer source ↗
Milk workflowManualManufacturer source ↗ManualManufacturer source ↗
Brew & steam togetherNot verifiedNot verified
Water reservoir2 LManufacturer source ↗2 LManufacturer source ↗
US supply voltage120 VManufacturer source ↗120 VManufacturer source ↗
Rated power1680 WManufacturer source ↗1750 WManufacturer source ↗
Grind settings30Manufacturer source ↗16Manufacturer source ↗
WidthNot verified336.55 mmManufacturer source ↗
HeightNot verified406.4 mmManufacturer source ↗
DepthNot verified304.8 mmManufacturer source ↗

Warm cells mark differences, not a winner. Unknown values are not equivalent to “no.”

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