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Thermoblock espresso machines
9 machines in the database, from $377 to $4,574 — every spec source-checked.
A thermoblock heats water on demand as it flows through a metal block, instead of keeping a full boiler hot. The result: very fast heat-up (often under a minute), lower power draw and compact machines.
Modern PID-controlled thermoblocks are far more stable than the ones that gave the technology a mixed name. They're a strong fit if counter space, speed from cold, or energy use matter to you.
| Machine | Type | Boiler | PID | Group | Price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breville/Sage Bambino | Thermoblock | single thermocoil (ThermoJet) | — | 54mm Breville | $377 | |
| Breville/Sage Bambino Plus | Thermoblock | single thermocoil (ThermoJet) | — | 54mm Breville | $539 | |
| Breville/Sage Barista Express (BES875/BES870) | Thermoblock | single thermocoil | Yes | 54mm | $755 | |
| Breville/Sage Barista Pro | Thermoblock | single thermocoil (ThermoJet) | Yes | 54mm Breville | $863 | |
| Breville/Sage Barista Touch Impress | Thermoblock | single thermocoil (ThermoJet) | Yes | 54mm Breville | $1,133 | |
| Ascaso Dream PID | Thermoblock | single thermoblock | Yes | 58mm | $1,511 | |
| Ascaso Steel Duo PID | Thermoblock | dual thermoblock (brew + steam) | Yes | 58mm | $1,836 | |
| Breville Oracle Jet (BES985) | Thermoblock | Dual ThermoJet heating system (separate heaters for brew water and heated group head), PID controlled | Yes | 58 mm stainless steel | $1,987 | |
| Ascaso Baby T Plus | Thermoblock | Thermoblock coffee group plus independent 2.5 L steam boiler | Yes | $4,574 |
Care & maintenance
Thermoblocks push water through narrow channels, so scale shows up as flow problems sooner than on boiler machines: descale on schedule (it's quick — there's little water to treat) and use filtered water. Most thermoblock machines are descaled at home without tools, per the manual.
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