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Take the full quizKey differences: Breville Espresso BES881BSS vs Breville Machine BES990BSS
Choosing between the Breville Espresso BES881BSS and the Breville Machine BES990BSS comes down to what matters most to you in a luxury coffee makers. If you mostly drink black coffee, you don’t need a milk system.
The Breville Espresso BES881BSS leans toward manual steam wand, while the Breville Machine BES990BSS offers automatic milk frother. Some machines offer basic presets.
The Breville Espresso BES881BSS leans toward some programmable settings, while the Breville Machine BES990BSS offers highly customizable with profiles/apps.
The Breville Espresso BES881BSS stands out for users who value drip or pour-over style coffee and let the machine grind and tamp… and black coffee or espresso only.
Meanwhile, the Breville Machine BES990BSS is the stronger pick if drip or pour-over style coffee and let the machine grind and tamp… and black coffee or espresso only are your top priorities.
Rather than declaring an absolute winner, we recommend using the interactive comparison above — your priorities determine which product scores higher.