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Barista Pro
Barista Pro combines a grinder, LCD shot timer and ThermoJet heating with manual tamping and milk steaming.
- Type
- Espresso
- Grinder
- Yes
- Milk system
- Manual steam wand
- Water tank
- 1.9 L
What reviewers say
Tests of earlier burr versions praised fast heating and steaming, clear LCD controls and good espresso after adjustment. Both found the stepped grinder limited very fine adjustment. Expert Reviews also criticised the tank handle and coarse grind-time adjustment; Coffee Blog liked the large drip tray and easy temperature and cleaning menus. These tests do not establish the performance of the current Baratza burrs.
From expertreviews.co.uk and coffeeblog.co.uk
Specifications
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- Type
- Espresso
- Integrated grinder
- Yes
- Grind settings
- 30
- Milk system
- Manual steam wand
- Portafilter diameter
- 54 mm
- Maximum pump pressure (maker's claim)
- 15 bar
- Coffee and capsule compatibility
- Ground coffee in a separately handled portafilter; sold as Breville outside Europe.
- Drinks and brewing modes
- Espresso, manually prepared milk drinks and separate hot-water outlet.
- Heating system
- ThermoJet; maker claims three-second heating to extraction temperature. Brewing and steaming run sequentially.
- Temperature control
- PID temperature control with adjustable shot temperature.
- Pressure conditions
- Maker specifies 15 bar maximum pump pressure, low-pressure pre-infusion and 9 bar extraction; maximum pressure is not a coffee-quality rating.
- Grinder
- Current UK page specifies Baratza European Precision Burrs; older units and the manual use earlier conical-burr descriptions. Removable adjustable upper burr.
- Dosing and tamping
- Adjustable timed automatic or manual grinding; removable magnetic tamper and Razor trimming tool. User tamps and transfers the portafilter to the group head.
- Milk preparation
- Manual steam wand; wipe and purge after each use.
Capacity
- Water tank
- 1.9 L
- Bean hopper
- 250 g
- Water supply
- Removable rear tank with filter.
Design and power
- Height
- 406 mm
- Width
- 353 mm
- Depth
- 342 mm
- Automatic power off
- Yes
- Controls and profiles
- LCD shot timer, grind amount and menu dial, one/two-shot buttons and side steam/hot-water dial. Programmable volumetric shots and manual extraction.
- Electrical requirements
- UK page states 1680 W; linked UK manual rates 1380–1650 W, 220–240 V, 50–60 Hz. Main power is omitted because these differ. Auto-off after 30 minutes without use.
- Size and weight
- Main dimensions follow the maker's labelled diagram, W35.3 × D34.2 × H40.6 cm. UK text table instead lists 40.8 × 35 × 33.2 cm under WxDxH.
- Included accessories
- Dosing funnel, 54 mm portafilter, single/double single-wall and dual-wall baskets, magnetic tamper, Razor tool, 480 ml milk jug, cleaning kit and water filter.
- Cleaning and maintenance
- LCD cleaning/descaling prompts; backflush group head, clean grinder, wipe/purge wand and empty drip tray.
- Regional availability
- Four UK finishes had active maker stock on 3 October 2026; Sea Salt and Damson Blue were out of stock.
Configurations
| Version | Water tank | Bean hopper | Milk system | Rated power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Truffle (SES878BTR4GEU1) | 1.9 L | 250 g | Manual steam wand | – |
| Sea Salt (SES878SST4GEU1) | 1.9 L | 250 g | Manual steam wand | – |
| Brushed Stainless Steel (SES878BSS4GEU1) | 1.9 L | 250 g | Manual steam wand | – |
| Black Stainless Steel (SES878BST4GUK1) | 1.9 L | 250 g | Manual steam wand | – |
| Damson Blue (SES878DBL4GEU1) | 1.9 L | 250 g | Manual steam wand | – |
| Aboriginal Culinary Journey (SES878ART4GUK1) | 1.9 L | 250 g | Manual steam wand | – |
Closest rivals
Model | Type | Grinder | Milk system | Water tank | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso | Yes | Manual steam wand | 2 L | – | |
| Espresso | Yes | Manual steam wand | 2 L | – | |
| Espresso | Yes | Automatic steam wand | – | – |
Sources
- sageappliances.com/en-gb/product/bes878
- assets.sageappliances.com/BES878/SES878_UK_UG1_F22_FA_Online.pdf
- breville-production-aem-assets.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/BES878/SES878_CAROUSE…
Photo: assets-dam.foodthinkers.com
- Barista Pro from the front left brewing espresso: breville-production-aem-assets.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/BES878/SES878EUK_CARO…
- Barista Pro from the front right brewing espresso: breville-production-aem-assets.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/BES878/SES878EUK_CARO…
- Barista Pro from above brewing espresso: breville-production-aem-assets.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/BES878/SES878EUK_CARO…
- Barista Pro side view: breville-production-aem-assets.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/BES878/SES878EUK_CARO…
- Barista Pro rear view: breville-production-aem-assets.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/BES878/SES878EUK_CARO…
- Barista Pro supplied accessories: assets-dam.foodthinkers.com/ZKCA55LU/at/nxvxmhf8p3j82htff5kg3b6p/SES878_EMEA_Wh…
- Sage Barista Pro: Grinder and portafilter close-up: Sage / Breville Group
- Sage Barista Pro: Portafilter and espresso glass close-up: Sage / Breville Group
- Sage Barista Pro: Dosing funnel and portafilter close-up: Sage / Breville Group
- Sage Barista Pro: Sea Salt finish, front view; portafilter fitted: Sage / Breville Group
- Sage Barista Pro: Sea Salt finish, front view: Sage / Breville Group
- Sage Barista Pro: Brushed Stainless Steel finish, front view: Sage / Breville Group
- Sage Barista Pro: Brushed Stainless Steel finish, front view; portafilter fitted: Sage / Breville Group
- Sage Barista Pro: Black Stainless Steel finish, front view: Sage / Breville Group
- Sage Barista Pro: Damson Blue finish, front view; portafilter fitted: Sage / Breville Group
- Sage Barista Pro: Damson Blue finish, front view: Sage / Breville Group
- Sage Barista Pro: an Aboriginal Culinary Journey finish, front view: Sage / Breville Group
