Which is better for beginners?

The Breville Barista Express Impress. Its assisted tamping and dose auto-correction remove the two steps beginners usually get wrong. The De'Longhi relies on manual tamping.

Is the Breville worth the extra money?

At $629.95 versus $479.99 at eBay as of November 7, 2026, the Breville buys 25 grind settings, assisted tamping and a 2 L tank. If you mostly drink milk drinks and want presets, the De'Longhi is enough.

Which makes cold coffee?

The De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo, via its Cold Extraction Technology developed with the Specialty Coffee Association. The Breville brews hot espresso only.

Which has the bigger water tank?

The Breville, at 2 L. The De'Longhi holds 57.5 fl oz, about 1.7 L.

Which is better for light roast beans?

The Breville, because 25 grind settings let you grind finer and adjust in smaller steps. The De'Longhi's 8 settings are coarser.

How have prices moved recently?

The Breville ranged from $479.99 on October 30 to $799.95 on November 3, 2026. The De'Longhi ranged from $599.00 on November 7 to $699.95 on October 31, 2026.

Breville Barista Express Impress vs De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo

Both are semi-automatic espresso machines with built-in grinders and steam wands, but they trade off differently. The Breville Barista Express Impress has assisted tamping, 25 grind settings and a larger 2 L tank, while the De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo adds cold extraction and four preset recipes with only 8 grind settings. As of November 7, 2026, the De'Longhi is $479.99 at eBay and the Breville is $629.95 at eBay.

Today the De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo costs $299.97 less at its best price.

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