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Breville BES876DBL review: 75 specs compared

Avg. price:~£650Type:?Water Container Capacity:2.000 LPump Pressure:15 barBuilt-in Coffee Grinder:yesAutomatic Milk Frother:yes

Breville BES876DBL Review: Compare 75 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Breville BES876DBL
7.7/10

Overall score

Score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists, owners and ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 45%, Reviews score 20%, List score 15%, Sentiment score 10%, User score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 87% of models
Score components

45%

8.0

Technical score

20%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.7, the mark of a weaker model in this category

15%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

8.0

User score

â–²Better than 87% of coffee machines
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the coffee machine's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a coffee machine with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

6.8

Price

â–¼Worse than 68%
8.0

Technical score

Technical score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 45% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

35%

8.2

Performance

25%

6.9

Coffee Preparation

25%

9.1

Features

15%

7.2

Design

★Better than 91%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
Share: Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.7.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
No expert tests yet
8.0

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.8, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
Share: User score counts 10% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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8.0

Mark 8.2 is below the typical mark 8.3 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

70%

8.6

Rating

30%

7.2

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 54%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 15% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £650
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Technical Specifications of coffee machine Breville BES876DBL

Technical score
Technical score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 45% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components:

35%

8.2

Performance

25%

6.9

Coffee Preparation

25%

9.1

Features

15%

7.2

Design

8.0
Reviews score
7.7
User score
8.0
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the coffee machine's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a coffee machine with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components:

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

6.8

Price

7.5
Power
1,850 W
Market range: <1k W – >1.5k W
This coffee machine provides 1,850 W of heating power, which is higher than the power of 97.5% of coffee machines and equal to that of 1.2% of coffee machines.
Water Container Capacity
2 L
Market range: <0.7 L – >2 L
This coffee machine holds up to 2 L in its water tank, which is larger than 86.6% of coffee machines and equal to that of 4.5% of coffee machines.
Pump Pressure
15 bar
Market range: <15 bar – >19 bar
This coffee machine delivers 15 bar of pump pressure, which is higher than the pump pressure of 13.8% of coffee machines and equal to that of 56.3% of coffee machines.
Heating Time
?
Heating System
?
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Type
?
Works with Powdered Coffee
yes
This coffee machine accepts ground coffee. 48% of coffee machines accept ground coffee.
Works with ESE Pods
?
Works with Capsules
no
This coffee machine does not accept coffee capsules. 32.2% of coffee machines accept coffee capsules.
Capsule System
N/A
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Water Level Indicator
?
Water Filter
yes
This coffee machine has a water filter. 70.2% of coffee machines have a water filter.
Descaling Program
yes
This coffee machine has a descaling programme. 31.2% of coffee machines have a descaling programme.
Cleaning Alert
yes
This coffee machine alerts you when cleaning is needed. 39.1% of coffee machines offer cleaning alerts.
Automatic Milk Circuit Cleaning
yes
This coffee machine cleans its milk circuit automatically. 81.9% of coffee machines offer automatic milk circuit cleaning.
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Built-in Installation
no
Color
?
Vintage Look
no
This coffee machine does not have vintage styling. 10.6% of coffee machines have this look.
Housing Material
?
Drip Tray Material
?
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Breville BES876DBL vs the average coffee machine

246810TotalPerformanceCoffee PreparationFeaturesDesign
  • Automatic milk frothing
    This coffee machine has an automatic milk frother, while the average coffee machine does not. 24.1% of coffee machines have an automatic milk frother.
  • 450 W higher power
    This coffee machine offers higher heating power than the average coffee machine (1,850 W vs 1,400 W).
    1,850 W vs 1,400 W
  • Cleans the milk circuit automatically
    This coffee machine cleans its milk circuit automatically, while the average coffee machine does not. 18.2% of coffee machines offer automatic milk circuit cleaning.
  • Dedicated milk container
    This coffee machine has a dedicated milk container, while the average coffee machine does not. 17% of coffee machines have a milk container.
  • Has a built-in coffee grinder
    This coffee machine has a built-in coffee grinder, while the average coffee machine does not. 30.7% of coffee machines have one.
  • Has a water filter
    This coffee machine has a water filter, while the average coffee machine does not. 30% of coffee machines have a water filter.
  • 0.75 L larger water tank
    This coffee machine has a larger water reservoir than the average coffee machine (2 L vs 1.25 L).
    2.000 L vs 1.25 L
  • 15 more grind settings
    This coffee machine provides finer control over grind size than the average coffee machine (25 vs 10).
    25 vs 10
  • 5.3% higher user score
    User score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
    How we count it
    Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.8, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
    Share: User score counts 10% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models

    8.0

    Mark 8.2 is below the typical mark 8.3 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.6

    Rating

    30%

    7.2

    Popularity

    8.0 vs 7.6
  • 450 W higher power
    This coffee machine offers higher heating power than the average coffee machine (1,850 W vs 1,400 W).
    1,850 W vs 1,400 W
  • Has a built-in coffee grinder
    This coffee machine has a built-in coffee grinder, while the average coffee machine does not. 30.7% of coffee machines have one.
  • 0.75 L larger water tank
    This coffee machine has a larger water reservoir than the average coffee machine (2 L vs 1.25 L).
    2.000 L vs 1.25 L
  • 15 more grind settings
    This coffee machine provides finer control over grind size than the average coffee machine (25 vs 10).
    25 vs 10
  • Has PID temperature control
    This coffee machine has PID temperature control, while the average coffee machine does not. 6.4% of coffee machines have this feature.
  • Automatic milk frothing
    This coffee machine has an automatic milk frother, while the average coffee machine does not. 24.1% of coffee machines have an automatic milk frother.
  • Dedicated milk container
    This coffee machine has a dedicated milk container, while the average coffee machine does not. 17% of coffee machines have a milk container.
  • Has a portafilter
    This coffee machine has a portafilter, while the average coffee machine does not. 32.7% of coffee machines have a portafilter.
  • Has a steam wand
    This coffee machine has a steam wand, while the average coffee machine does not. 39.7% of coffee machines have a steam wand.
  • Cleans the milk circuit automatically
    This coffee machine cleans its milk circuit automatically, while the average coffee machine does not. 18.2% of coffee machines offer automatic milk circuit cleaning.
  • Has a water filter
    This coffee machine has a water filter, while the average coffee machine does not. 30% of coffee machines have a water filter.
  • 3 mm wider portafilter
    This coffee machine features a wider, commercial-standard portafilter than the average coffee machine (54 mm vs 51 mm).
    54 mm vs 51.00 mm
  • 10 g smaller bean hopper
    This coffee machine holds fewer coffee beans in its hopper than the average coffee machine (250 g vs 260 g).
    250 g vs 260 g
  • 5.42x more expensive
    Breville BES876DBL is more expensive than the average coffee machine (£650 vs £120).
    £650 vs £120
  • 2% worse value for money
    Breville BES876DBL has worse value for money than the average coffee machine (7.46 vs 7.6).
    7.46 vs 7.61
  • 5.42x more expensive
    Breville BES876DBL is more expensive than the average coffee machine (£650 vs £120).
    £650 vs £120
  • 2% worse value for money
    Breville BES876DBL has worse value for money than the average coffee machine (7.46 vs 7.6).
    7.46 vs 7.61
  • 10 g smaller bean hopper
    This coffee machine holds fewer coffee beans in its hopper than the average coffee machine (250 g vs 260 g).
    250 g vs 260 g

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Breville BES876DBL

  • A built-in grinder with 25 grind settings puts fresh beans straight into the brew.
  • The 54 mm portafilter gives you the traditional espresso setup.
  • The automatic milk frother and its own container make milky drinks simple.
  • The milk circuit cleans itself, which saves a chore after steaming.
  • A 2 L water tank means fewer refills.
  • A steam wand and a hot water dispenser cover milk and tea.

What customers don't like about Breville BES876DBL

  • There is no capsule option, so pods do not work in it.
  • There is no cappuccino program, so milk drinks depend on your own settings.
  • There is no touch screen and no app control.
  • There is no adjustable coffee temperature.
  • There are no user profiles, so several people cannot save their own settings.

Verdict

Grinding beans at home is part of the routine with the Breville BES876DBL, and its 25 grind settings let you dial in the coffee. The bean container holds 250 g, and the portafilter is 54 mm wide. The 15 bar pump and the PID controller keep the water temperature steady, so shots come out consistent from day to day. The automatic milk frother draws from its own container, and the milk circuit cleans itself. A water filter comes with it, and the two-cup function makes two cups in one go. The trade-off is that you do more by hand: there is no touch screen, no cappuccino program and no app. There is no capsule option either, so pods are out. It suits a buyer who wants to grind, pull a shot and steam milk each morning.

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