It was about time for another deal on the Breville Barista Express at Amazon — one of the best espresso machines we've tested
It's not as cheap as it was on Prime Day, but it's still a deal
by https://www.techradar.com/uk/author/james-pickard · TechRadarDeals By James Pickard Published 16 July 2026
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I start my day in the office, as I normally do, with a large latte from the nearby coffee shop. It's become a ritual now for my in-office days — a little treat I can look forward to after the commute that sets me up for the day. But with the amount I spend on this each month, I'm starting to wonder if what I really need is a better coffee machine at home.
That's why the Breville Barista Express on Amazon for $549.95 (was $699.99) has caught my eye. It's one of the many times I've seen the 4.5-star-rated espresso machine on sale at the retailer, and I feel myself getting closer and closer to buying it all the time, especially as it's one of the best espresso machines we've tested.
With its ability to make all sorts of hot drinks with ease, a vast array of adjustable settings, a handy integrated grinder, and a powerful steam wand for milk texturing, it has everything I could need to encourage me to skip the coffee shop and make a brew at home to take to the office.
This may not be the same record-low price I saw during the recent Prime Day sale. However, at only $50 more than that offer, it's still a tempting buy. And while the upfront cost might be high, I think it'll pay for itself fairly quickly with the amount I spend at coffee shops.
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Breville Barista Express: was $699.99 now $549.95 at Amazon
The Breville Barista Express is on par with some of the best espresso machines we've reviewed here at TechRadar. It has a higher learning curve than the average espresso machine, but it allows you to hone your coffee skills to make drinks exactly how you like them. This is just $50 more than the record-low price for the entry-level espresso maker and it remains a best-seller at Amazon, so it's looking like the right time for me to upgrade.
What also makes me think that this could be the right coffee machine for me is our very positive Breville the Barista Express review. It was awarded an impressive 4.5 stars out of five for its ease of use, the variety of adjustable settings, and great results.
I'm a bit of a coffee machine newbie, having only had a pod machine and a drip filter coffee maker before, so I think I'd appreciate that the Barista Express isn't too complicated. I also quite like the idea of being able to experiment with different settings and options to get my drinks just how I want them.
Yeah, it's true, the price is a little tough to stomach, but the sensible person in me appreciates that it will be cost-effective in the long run. Plus, it should be a fun new thing to learn — although I'm sure it'll be some time before I rival our on-team trained barista, Cat Ellis.
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