What do reviews say about grinder?

It has a built-in conical burr grinder; 15 Best Buy reviews raise grinder issues.

What do reviews say about beginner?

TechRadar needed about 10 cups to dial it in; the tamp aid then made it easy.

What do reviews say about milk?

The manual steam wand made good foam from dairy and oat milk in testing.

What do reviews say about noise?

TechRadar measured about 66 dB pulling a shot and 88 dB while frothing.

Home & Kitchen · Espresso machines · 525 reviews · 3 sources

Breville Barista Express Impress BES876

Best for: home baristas who want less messMid-range

A grinder-equipped espresso machine that takes the guesswork out of tamping, loved by owners. It is big and has a modest tank.

Tracking since Sep 2026

Buy if

You want fresh-ground espresso at home
You want help getting the dose right

Skip if

Your counter or cabinets are tight
You want one-touch pod coffee

How it scores

Value9.0

Performance8.3

Price

$649.95–699.95

You pay for: Pricier than the classic Express

Reviewed Sep 2026 · 0 new reviews since · score unchanged

What people love

Most mentioned by reviewers

Espresso qualityRich shots with thick crema

Easy to useAssisted tamp cuts guesswork

Overall performanceConsistent shot after shot

What people complain about

Most mentioned by reviewers

Large footprintTall; may not fit under cabinets

Small water tankNeeds refills more than hoped

Grinder gripesSome report grinder issues

Reviewers disagree on

Tamping aid makes shots easyStill takes practice to dial in

Alternatives

Same price · $649.95–699.95

Ask about this product

Sources

Best Buy
TechRadar
TechGearLab
Reviewed Sep 2026

AI summary of public reviews, not a recommendation.