De'Longhi La Specialista Opera EC9555.M vs Breville/Sage Barista Express (BES875/BES870)
Side-by-side specs, source-checked. Prices are manufacturer reference (€).
| Spec | De'Longhi La Specialista Opera EC9555.M | Breville/Sage Barista Express (BES875/BES870) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Thermoblock | Thermoblock |
| Price (€) | $755 | $755 |
| Boiler | Advanced thermoblock heating system with PID control and three selectable brew temperatures | single thermocoil |
| Boiler material | — | aluminium |
| PID | yes | yes |
| Pre-infusion | none | mechanical |
| Group head | — | 54mm |
| Pump | — | vibratory |
| Plumbable | no | no |
| Reservoir (L) | 2 | 2 |
| Heat-up (min) | — | 1 |
| Power (W) | 1550 | 1850 |
| Weight (kg) | 13.2 | 10.4 |
| Origin | China | China |
| Released | — | 2012 |
De'Longhi La Specialista Opera EC9555.M source · Breville/Sage Barista Express (BES875/BES870) source
Specs verified against manufacturer/retailer sources — see our sourcing & methodology. Last checked: Aug 15, 2026. Spot an error?