Is the Oracle Touch worth it over the Barista Touch?

The Oracle Touch adds dual boilers and automatic tamping, so you can brew and steam at once with less effort. The Barista Touch costs less but is single-boiler and you tamp yourself.

Does it froth milk automatically?

No. It has a steam wand you use by hand; the automation covers grinding, dosing and tamping, not milk.

How often do I refill the water tank?

The tank holds 84 oz. A household making four to six milk drinks a day will refill roughly every day or two.

What comes in the box?

The machine, a portafilter, filter baskets, a milk jug and cleaning tools. Beans are not included.

Prices swing with sales events and refurbished stock. The $1,580.99 at eBay as of November 5, 2026 is already near its recent low, so waiting rarely saves much.

Can I use my own grinder instead?

You can, but the built-in grinder feeds the dosing and tamping cycle, so bypassing it loses much of the machine's convenience.

Where is the Breville Oracle Touch Espresso Machine cheapest?

At eBay, for $1,580.99, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Breville Oracle Touch Espresso Machine?

Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 2,200 ratings.

Where can I buy the Breville Oracle Touch Espresso Machine?

10 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, Mercari, cynthilada, Newegg.com, Absolute Espresso Plus.

Breville Oracle Touch Espresso Machine

4.4

Best price now

$1,580.99at eBayVerified

Compared across 4 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

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Breville Oracle Touch Espresso Machine

4.4

Best price now

$1,580.99at eBayVerified

Compared across 4 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

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Our take on the Breville Oracle Touch Espresso Machine

The Breville Oracle Touch is a dual-boiler automatic espresso machine with a built-in conical burr grinder and a color touchscreen. It grinds, doses and tamps for you, then you pull the shot and steam milk on the wand, so it sits between a super-automatic and a hands-on prosumer machine. The 84 oz tank and 45 grind settings suit a household making several milk drinks a day. At $1,580.99 at eBay as of November 5, 2026, it is near the low end of its recent range, well below its typical $2,000-plus list price.

Best forHouseholds pulling several lattes or flat whites a dayBuyers who want automatic grinding and tamping but real milk steamingAnyone upgrading from a single-boiler machinePeople who want touchscreen presets without app control

Pros

Dual boilers brew and steam at the same time
Built-in grinder with 45 settings and automatic dose and tamp
Touchscreen guides you through espresso and milk drinks
Adjustable brew temperature and coffee strength
84 oz tank means fewer refills
Stainless steel body with removable drip tray

Cons

Large footprint at 15.4" wide and 17.9" tall
Milk is steamed by hand on the wand, not automatic
No app or smart connectivity
Premium price and costly to service out of warranty
Learning the grind and dose dial-in still takes time

Breville Oracle Touch Espresso Machine prices at every store

eBayPre-owned
Availability unknownSold by showmesavings (99.8% positive, 6,200 ratings)Returns: Set by the eBay seller; the eBay Money Back Guarantee covers an item that doesn't arrive or isn't as described.
$600.00Free shippingVerified
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eBayNew
Availability unknownSold by vikingc-85 (99.4% positive, 2,700 ratings)Returns: Set by the eBay seller; the eBay Money Back Guarantee covers an item that doesn't arrive or isn't as described.
$1,580.99Free shippingVerified
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MercariNew
Availability unknown
$1,799.99Observed at 3:12 PM
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cynthiladaNew
Availability unknown
$1,800.00Observed at 3:12 PM
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Newegg.comNew
Availability unknownSold by DemProductSales
$3,398.99Observed at 3:12 PM
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Breville Oracle Touch Espresso Machine price history

Lowest price we've seen: $1,799.99 on Nov 5 at Mercari. Tracked across 10 stores since Nov 5.

What reviewers say

4.4 / 52,200 ratings

Owners rate it highly for café-style results at home and for how much of the fiddly work the grinder and tamper remove. The most common complaints are its size on the counter, the price, and the manual milk wand on a machine this automated.

What people mention

BuildPraisedOwners describe the stainless body as sturdy and premium-feeling.
Ease of usePraisedThe touchscreen and auto grind-and-tamp make repeatable shots easy for beginners.
FootprintCriticisedBuyers say it dominates the counter and needs clearance above for filling.
Milk steamingMixedThe wand produces good microfoam but is manual, which some expected to be automatic at this price.
ValueCriticisedReviewers question the price and the cost of repairs once the warranty ends.
GrinderPraisedThe 45-setting burr grinder is seen as consistent and convenient for switching beans.

Specifications

Capacity: Multiple Cups
Water Tank Size: 84 oz
Milk System: Steam wand
Pressure: 9 bar (extraction)
Grind System: With Grinder, 45 grind settings
Brew Time: Under 10 minutes (for a latte)
Brew Style: Espresso

Questions and answers

Is the Oracle Touch worth it over the Barista Touch?: The Oracle Touch adds dual boilers and automatic tamping, so you can brew and steam at once with less effort. The Barista Touch costs less but is single-boiler and you tamp yourself.
Does it froth milk automatically?: No. It has a steam wand you use by hand; the automation covers grinding, dosing and tamping, not milk.
How often do I refill the water tank?: The tank holds 84 oz. A household making four to six milk drinks a day will refill roughly every day or two.
What comes in the box?: The machine, a portafilter, filter baskets, a milk jug and cleaning tools. Beans are not included.
When is it cheapest?: Prices swing with sales events and refurbished stock. The $1,580.99 at eBay as of November 5, 2026 is already near its recent low, so waiting rarely saves much.
Can I use my own grinder instead?: You can, but the built-in grinder feeds the dosing and tamping cycle, so bypassing it loses much of the machine's convenience.
Where is the Breville Oracle Touch Espresso Machine cheapest?: At eBay, for $1,580.99, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Breville Oracle Touch Espresso Machine?: Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 2,200 ratings.
Where can I buy the Breville Oracle Touch Espresso Machine?: 10 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, Mercari, cynthilada, Newegg.com, Absolute Espresso Plus.