Breville Barista Pro (BES878) vs Casabrews 5700PRO
Same class, different tax brackets.
About US$225 apart — the split below is what the gap buys.
Breville
Strong consensusUS$699–849
The Barista Pro threads a real needle: genuine PID temperature control, a 30-setting conical grinder, and a 3-second heat-up in a single machine at a mid-range price. The ceiling on shot qua…
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Casabrews
US$499–599
The 5700PRO packages a real conical burr grinder, PID temperature control, and a manual steam wand into a compact brushed-steel body at a price that undercuts most integrated-grinder rivals…
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Where they actually differ
On 8 of 11 measures these two tie. The 3 rows below are the entire argument.
Barista Pro (BES878)
5700PRO
The price
5700PRO costs less, decisively
US$699–849· US$499–599
Push-button convenience
Barista Pro (BES878) leads, clearly
Shot ceiling
Barista Pro (BES878) leads, clearly
Parts & repair
Barista Pro (BES878) leads, clearly
weakerstronger
The counter’s vote
Looks barely figure in either machine’s record — the counter can sit this one out.
Barista Pro (BES878): Sleek, minimalist stainless design has broad kitchen approval, but polarizes against heirloom-lever and industrial aesthetics some espresso enthusiasts prefer.
5700PRO: Sleek stainless steel design with modern aesthetic frequently cited by reviewers and buyers as kitchen-counter approved; TikTok-driven hype reflects design appeal, though industrial competitors…
Only the 5700PRO: the standard 58mm ecosystem.
Only the 5700PRO: no accessory lock-in.
Where they tie: milk & steam · back-to-back drinks · ready when you are · reliability record · forgiving to learn on — don’t let a spec sheet invent a difference.
On the counter
The size difference, to scale
So — which one?
Take the Barista Pro (BES878) if —
- You want a button, not a ritual
- The shot itself is the hobby
- You plan to fix, not replace
Take the 5700PRO if —
- The difference stays in your pocket — or goes into beans
- Baskets, tampers and mods transfer, forever
- Upgrades should never strand your kit
Both columns reading true? Take the 5700PRO and put the difference into fresh, roast-dated beans — they move the cup more than this choice will.
Known weak points
Barista Pro (BES878)
Thermal stability issues under sustained pulling, solenoid wear (steam side), inconsistent pre-infusion calibration over time, non-standard 54mm portafilter locks accessory ecosystem.
5700PRO
Water level sensor failures causing persistent fill-tank errors; thermoblock temperature instability requiring manual cooldown after steaming; grinder distribution unevenness requiring manual redistribution; calcium buildup risk from lack of water filtration in tank.
For the row-by-row readers
The whole sheet, side by side
Matching rows fade back — the ink is where they differ.
Barista Pro (BES878)
5700PRO
Type
Thermoblock / thermojet
Thermoblock / thermojet
Heat-up time
3 seconds
45 seconds
Steam power
2.5/5
2.5/5
Brew + steam at once
No
No
Guest recovery
2/5
2/5
Shot quality ceiling
3.5/5
2.5/5
PID temperature control
Yes
Yes
Milk system
Manual steam wand
Manual steam wand
One-touch drinks
2
2
Removable brew group
No
No
Hot-water tap
Yes
Yes
Cup clearance
10.2 cm
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Workflow demand
3/5
3/5
Maintenance
2.5/5
3/5
Noise
3.5/5
4/5
Build longevity
3/5
2.5/5
Dimensions
35.6 × 40.6 × 39.4 cm
32.5 × 28.4 × 41.9 cm
Wrong match-up? Change one side → — any two on file compare.
Still torn?
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Two minutes of questions — milk, noise, budget, space — scored across everything on file. It’s honest when the answer is neither of these.
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