Breville Barista Max Espresso Machine with Integrated Grinder

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Product guide

Breville Barista Max Espresso Machine with Integrated Grinder

The Breville Barista Max is a manual espresso machine with an integrated bean grinder and steam wand. Its listed features include 30 grind settings, automatic or manual shot control, and a 2.8-litre water tank, while customer feedback is positive about coffee and milk but mixed on reliability and cleaning.

At a glance

Integrated grinder is described as a one-touch conical burr design with 30 adjustment settings.
Automatic shot-volume control is listed for one or two espresso shots, alongside a manual shot button.
The steam wand is intended for milk drinks including lattes, flat whites and cappuccinos.
The 2.8-litre tank and listed 31D x 31W x 41H centimetre dimensions help buyers assess counter fit and refill frequency.

Price

£299.98Save 33%

Reference price: ~~£449.00~~

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Integrated grinder avoids needing a separate grinder for whole-bean espresso.
Two shot-control approaches offer automatic volume dosing or manual control.
Steam wand supports preparing espresso-based milk drinks.

Cons

Manual operation involves hands-on shot preparation and milk steaming rather than one-touch fully automatic drinks.
Customer feedback includes reports of early failures and leakage, so reliability is a material concern.

Technical specifications

21 specifications

Identity
Brand	Breville
Model	Barista Max
Machine type	Espresso Machine
Operation	Manual

Brewing and grinder
Coffee input	whole bean
Grind adjustment	30 adjustable grind settings
Shot controls	Auto Shot Volumetric Control measures just the right amount of water needed for one or two shots of espresso; Manual Shot button lets you take the reigns
Output pressure	15 Bars
Power	1100 watts

Water and construction
Water capacity	2.8 litres
Material	Stainless Steel
Dimensions	31D x 31W x 41H centimetres
Weight	7.75 Kilograms
Power configuration	AC adapter
Filter type	Reusable
Dishwasher safe	No

Controls and features
Temperature and flow feature	Temp IQ Shot Control uses a three-way system to regulate and stabilise water flow and temperature, for consistently great-tasting coffee
Grinder design	conical burr design achieves consistent particle size
Milk frother	full size, cool touch milk frother produces a dry steam that creates velvety microfoam milk for lattes, flat whites and cappuccinos
Interface	Buttons
Listed special features	Integrated Coffee Grinder, Jug, Milk Frother, Thermal

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

Customer comments also differ on cleaning effort and value. The listing describes manual operation, but shot-volume control is automatic for one or two shots, so this is not an entirely manual dosing setup.

What’s in the box

Included

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

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Buyers who want an espresso machine with a built-in whole-bean grinder and adjustable grind settings.
People prepared to operate shot controls and steam milk themselves for espresso, lattes or cappuccinos.
Households that can accommodate the listed 31D x 31W x 41H centimetre footprint and 2.8-litre water capacity.

Less suited to

Buyers prioritising a fully automatic coffee-and-milk routine with minimal hands-on preparation.
Anyone unwilling to accept uncertainty around reported reliability, leakage and inconsistent cleaning experiences.

Breville Barista Max Espresso Machine with Integrated Grinder · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.2 / 5 · 886 ratings

5 stars68%68%
4 stars12%12%
3 stars5%5%
2 stars4%4%
1 star11%11%

Customer feedback highlights positive experiences with coffee quality and frothy milk, and appreciation for the built-in grinder. However, reports also describe machines stopping within weeks or breaking within months, leakage with grounds spilling from the sides, and disagreement about cleaning effort and value. These reported concerns matter for a manual machine that combines grinding, brewing and milk steaming in one unit. Ratings skew positive overall, but the less favourable ratings reinforce that experiences are not uniform.

Positive themes

Customers describe the coffee as very good and praise the frothy milk.
Some customers appreciate the built-in grinder.

Negative themes

Some customers report early failures and units breaking within a few months.
Leakage and ground coffee spilling from the sides are reported concerns.

Mixed feedback

Customers disagree about value for money and how easy the machine is to clean.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Barista Max grind whole beans?

Yes. The listing specifies whole-bean input and an integrated conical burr grinder with 30 adjustable grind settings.

Can it make milk-based coffee drinks?

The steam wand is described for frothing milk for lattes, flat whites and cappuccinos. Milk steaming requires hands-on operation.

Is shot dosing fully manual?

The listing describes automatic shot-volume control for one or two shots as well as a manual shot button, so both control options are specified.

What should buyers know about reliability?

Customer feedback reports good coffee and frothy milk, but also includes reports of early failures and leakage. These are reported experiences, not a confirmed defect rate.