De'Longhi La Specialista Maestro EC9865.M vs Breville/Sage Barista Express (BES875/BES870)
Side-by-side specs, source-checked. Prices are manufacturer reference (€).
| Spec | De'Longhi La Specialista Maestro EC9865.M | Breville/Sage Barista Express (BES875/BES870) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Thermoblock | Thermoblock |
| Price (€) | $971 | $755 |
| Boiler | Dual independent heating system: thermoblock for coffee plus separate steam heater | single thermocoil |
| Boiler material | — | aluminium |
| PID | no | yes |
| Pre-infusion | mechanical | mechanical |
| Group head | — | 54mm |
| Pump | vibratory | vibratory |
| Plumbable | no | no |
| Reservoir (L) | 2.5 | 2 |
| Heat-up (min) | — | 1 |
| Power (W) | — | 1850 |
| Weight (kg) | 16 | 10.4 |
| Origin | — | China |
| Released | 2023 | 2012 |
De'Longhi La Specialista Maestro EC9865.M source · Breville/Sage Barista Express (BES875/BES870) source