Rank #2 in Best Espresso Machine 2026: 10 Ranked, and Why 20 Bar Is the Wrong Number
Breville Barista Max Espresso Machine with Integrated Bean Grinder, 15 Bar
- Rating
- 4.2
- Ratings
- 886
- Rank
- #2
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Barista Max is the grinder-equipped machine in this ranking, and the listing makes clear how much comes in the box: an integrated coffee grinder, a 2.8 litre water reservoir, a 58mm tamper, a 460ml milk jug, two 58mm single wall filter baskets, a cleaning disc and pin and a removable bean hopper. It is listed as whole-bean input at 15 bar, weighing 7.75 kilograms.
The included 58mm baskets and tamper are the professional-flavoured part, since they match the size used on commercial-style machines rather than the pressurised baskets on cheaper models. It is also the heaviest machine here. At the time of collection it carried 886 ratings at 4.2 stars. Everything here comes from the Amazon listing rather than our own testing.
How those 886 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.2 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Other Special Features of the Product | Integrated Coffee Grinder, Jug, Milk Frother, Thermal |
|---|---|
| Coffee Maker Type | Espresso Machine |
| Specific Uses For Product | Cappuccino, Espresso, Latte |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Espresso, Latte, Cappucino |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Wattage | 1100 watts |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Coffee Input Type | whole bean |
| Power Source | AC adapter |
| Filter Type | Reusable |
| Capacity | 2.8 litres |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 31D x 31W x 41H centimetres |
| Item Weight | 7.75 kg |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| coffee_filter_size | #2 |
| Brand Name | Breville |
| Included Components | Espresso machine, 58mm Tamper, 460ml Milk Jug, 2 58mm Single Wall Filter Baskets, Cleaning Disc, Cleaning Pin, Removable Bean Hopper, Removable 2.8L Water Reservoir |
| Model Name | Barista Max |
| Model Number | VCF126 |
| Manufacturer | Newell Brands |
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Espresso Machine 2026: 10 Ranked, and Why 20 Bar Is the Wrong Number.
Rank #1
De'Longhi Dedica Style Manual Espresso Machine, 15 Bar, 1350W, Metal
£173.75
Rank #3
De'Longhi Stilosa Manual Espresso Machine, 15 Bar, Stainless Steel Boiler
£89.00
Rank #4
De'Longhi Magnifica S Bean to Cup Automatic Coffee Machine, 15 Bar
£295.00
Rank #5
Nespresso Pixie Coffee Pod Machine by Krups, 19 Bar, 1260W
£149.99
Questions people ask
Does it have a grinder?
Yes, the listing names an integrated coffee grinder.
What is the water capacity?
2.8 litres.
What is included?
A 58mm tamper, 460ml milk jug, two 58mm filter baskets, cleaning disc and pin and a bean hopper.
What coffee does it use?
Whole bean, per the listing.
How many ratings does it have?
886 at the time of collection, averaging 4.2 stars.
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