This machine is impressive; hands down. Yes, you might get a call from your accountant wondering why you’d drop $1000-ish on a coffee machine, but once they taste that delish espresso, they’ll completely understand.
Apart from great tasting joe, the Breville BES920XL has a lot of nifty features that make your life oh so easier. The most noteworthy has to be the water tank that can be easily filled from the top without having to shimmy it out the back.
The hidden tool drawer is also a brilliant touch, eliminating the whole brush-hunting game you play every time you want to clean your machine. Major points for you Breville!
The only gripe about this machine is that you many not be able to achieve a certain level of fine grind; but that's really nitpicking, to be honest.
For a grand, you get a coffee maker that will last you for ages, pull a perfect shot of espresso every time and etch a smile on your face whenever you walk past it.
Remember that fork in the road that espresso lovers face? Well, Breville just blew it up and built a formidable one-way street to utter deliciousness.
Not quite sure the Breville BES920XL is the right espresso machine for you?
Fair enough, I get it... let's compare three more machines that I think you might like.
Three Quick Comparisons
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Rancilio Silvia Espresso Machine | | | |
Quickmill Andreja Premium Espresso Machine | | | |
DeLonghi ECAM22110SB Espresso Machine | | | |
Rancilio Silvia Espresso Machine
There is something truly special about Italian-built espresso makers; they make you feel all proud and fuzzy inside! And the Rancilio HSD Silvia perfectly captures this magic. And the price is 
it’s arguably one of the best. The most striking feature about this bad boy is its build. It weighs about 35 pounds and has a solid stainless steel construction that just screams durability.
Highlighted Features
- Removable 1.8-liter water tank.
- Brass single boiler with a capacity of 0.3 liters.
- 58 mm portafilter.
- 3-way solenoid pressure valve.
This espresso machine requires a bit of a learning curve however, as you grind and tamp your own coffee. But that's half the fun!
Quickmill Andreja Premium Espresso Machine
Quickmill is known for its striking designs, with the joysticks and gauges giving you a bit of a fond flashback. And the Andreja Premium Espresso Machine lives up to this. This machine is finished in high-sheen steel, complemented by large indicator lights and retro gauges, resulting in a piece of true beauty. A lot of beauty; this machine is huge! It weighs a whooping 55 pounds.
Highlighted Features
- 3-liter water tank.
- 46 oz drip tray.
- 2 complete 58 mm portafilters.
- 52-watt Ulka vibration pump.
- Copper single boiler-heat exchanger - which allows you to brew coffee and steam milk at the same time.
- Renowned E-61 brew group.
- Optional direct plumbing.
The cost of all this beauty, you ask? Well, you’ll cough-up 
but you get a whole lot of bang for your buck.
DeLonghi ECAM2210SB Espresso Machine
From the good people of Treviso, Italy, comes this compact super automatic espresso maker. DeLonghi has strived to cram all the convenience of a super-auto into a nice, little package; and have succeeded! This single boiler measures just 17 x 9.4 x 13.8 inches.
Highlighted Features
- Removable 1.8-liter water tank.
- Integrated burr grinder.
- 13 settings.
- Automatic tamping.
- Cup warmer.
- Manual milk frother.
Our Comparison Verdict
Every one of these machines is truly impressive and selecting one will depend on what features you value most, but all-things considered, the Rancilio Silvia takes the top slot. It takes durability to the next level, beefs that up with heavenly-tasting espresso and offers all this to you at a very competitive price.
However, if you can spare a bit of extra money, and space, then Quickmill’s Andreja Premium is the way to pull a shot of espresso that enviably compares to that of the coffee houses.
But if you would rather watch paint slowly dry than grind and tamp your own coffee, then do yourself a favor and opt for the convenience of the DeLonghi.
Happy Brewing!
