Espresso Machines Head to head
Breville Barista Express vs CASABREWS CM5418
The Breville Barista Express leads on built-in grinder and water tank. They are level on warranty. At list price the CASABREWS CM5418 is $560 cheaper.
Breville Barista Express
$699.95
Maker's list price, checked Sep 16, 2026
Model BES870XL
Leads on 2 of 3 specs
CASABREWS 20 Bar Compact
$139.99
Maker's list price, checked Sep 16, 2026
Model CM5418
Leads on 0 of 3 specs
Who leads on specs?
Counted on the 3 specs both makers publish.
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Choose the Breville Barista Express if
Built-in grinder and water tank matter more to you than the price difference.
Choose the CASABREWS CM5418 if
You want the lower price and can live without the Breville Barista Express's advantages listed above.
Spec by spec
Every spec side by side. A tick and a green cell mark the better figure.
| Spec | Breville Barista Express | CASABREWS CM5418 | Who leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $699.95 | $139.99 | CASABREWS CM5418 |
| Built-in grinder | Yes | No | Breville Barista Express |
| Grind settings | 16 | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Portafilter | 54 mm | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Water tank | 67 oz | 34 oz | Breville Barista Express |
| Warranty | 1 yr | 1 yr | Level |
| Pump pressure (max) | 15 bar | 20 bar | For information |
| Power | 1,600 W | 1,350 W | For information |
| Heating | Thermocoil | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Weight | 23 lb | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
As a Breville Barista Express alternative
The cheapest route to a steam wand and a pressure gauge. 20 bar looks impressive but is headroom; the tank is small and there is no grinder.
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