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Our drawing of the Breville Barista Express, three-quarter view from the front right
Our drawing of the De'Longhi Stilosa, three-quarter view from the front right

Two products, and a counter we have not seen

Barista Express vs Stilosa: which fits your counter

Barista Express is 13.3 in (33.8 cm) wide, 12.3 in (31.3 cm) deep and 16 in (40.7 cm) tall (birite.com.au, 25 September 2026), though Williams Sonoma prints the width as 12 in (30.5 cm); Whole Latte Love prints 12.5 in (31.8 cm), and though Seattle Coffee Gear prints the depth as 12 in (30.5 cm); Whole Latte Love prints 13.2 in (33.5 cm), and though Whole Latte Love prints the height as 15.8 in (40.1 cm); Williams Sonoma prints 14.5 in (36.8 cm). Stilosa is 8.1 in (20.5 cm) wide, 13.5 in (34.3 cm) deep and 11.2 in (28.5 cm) tall (delonghi.com, 27 September 2026). Width separates them by more than anything else, 5.2 in (13.3 cm). With 13.3 in (33.8 cm) [Williams Sonoma prints 12 in (30.5 cm); Whole Latte Love prints 12.5 in (31.8 cm)] of width or more, both fit; between 8.1 in (20.5 cm) and 13.3 in (33.8 cm) [Williams Sonoma prints 12 in (30.5 cm); Whole Latte Love prints 12.5 in (31.8 cm)] only the Stilosa clears; below 8.1 in (20.5 cm) neither does. The weakest figure behind this comes from a retailer listing, not the manufacturer.

Five rows we can fill. A comparison table is usually the same length whatever is actually known. This one is as long as the evidence and no longer.

Back to the picker

Which takes less room, the Barista Express or the Stilosa?

Width separates them by more than anything else, 5.2 in (13.3 cm). With 13.3 in (33.8 cm) [Williams Sonoma prints 12 in (30.5 cm); Whole Latte Love prints 12.5 in (31.8 cm)] of width or more, both fit; between 8.1 in (20.5 cm) and 13.3 in (33.8 cm) [Williams Sonoma prints 12 in (30.5 cm); Whole Latte Love prints 12.5 in (31.8 cm)] only the Stilosa clears; below 8.1 in (20.5 cm) neither does. The weakest figure behind this comes from a retailer listing, not the manufacturer.

The two of them, on the figure this page turns on.

How do the Barista Express and Stilosa compare, figure by figure?

Every figure is used the same way it is used on each machine's own page. Where published figures differ, neither is used as a number.
What decides itIf you have the widthBarista Express$699.95 at Breville · Oct 29If the counter is tightStilosa$149.95 at De'Longhi · Oct 29The difference
5 rows we can fill
1 measure reads the same on every machine: Voltage.
WidthBarista Express13.3 in (33.8 cm) [Williams Sonoma prints 12 in (30.5 cm); Whole Latte Love prints 12.5 in (31.8 cm)]largerRETAILER · 25 September 2026Stilosa8.1 in (20.5 cm)smallerMANUFACTURER · 27 September 2026The difference5.2 in (13.3 cm)STILOSA IS SMALLER
DepthBarista Express12.3 in (31.3 cm) [Seattle Coffee Gear prints 12 in (30.5 cm); Whole Latte Love prints 13.2 in (33.5 cm)]smallerRETAILER · 25 September 2026Stilosa13.5 in (34.3 cm)largerMANUFACTURER · 27 September 2026The difference1.2 in (3 cm)BARISTA EXPRESS IS SMALLER
HeightBarista Express16 in (40.7 cm) [Whole Latte Love prints 15.8 in (40.1 cm); Williams Sonoma prints 14.5 in (36.8 cm)]largerRETAILER · 25 September 2026Stilosa11.2 in (28.5 cm)smallerMANUFACTURER · 27 September 2026The difference4.8 in (12.2 cm)STILOSA IS SMALLER
VoltageBarista Express120 VMANUFACTURER · 3 September 2026Stilosa120 VMANUFACTURER · 6 September 2026The differenceThe same
WeightBarista Express22.1 lb (10 kg)largerMANUFACTURER · 3 September 2026Stilosa8.6 lb (3.9 kg)smallerMANUFACTURER · 6 September 2026The difference13.5 lb (6.1 kg)STILOSA IS SMALLER
4 rows we will not fill · stated, not hidden
Power ratingPublished figures differPublished figures differ for the Barista Express, so that reading is not used.
Shot qualityNot ours to sayNot ours to say, nobody here has pulled one.
Reliability over five yearsNot ours to sayNot ours to say, we hold no service data.
Build qualityNot ours to sayNot ours to say, no unit has been handled here.
Still missing before a fit answerBarista ExpressNothing missingPublished figures differ on power rating, so neither is used.StilosaNothing outstandingThe differenceNot comparable
What the maker states
2 measures read the same on every machine: Voltage, How the tank comes out.
4 measures with no figure to compare: Boiler volume and material, Heat-up time, Milk frother, Body material.
WeightBarista Express10018 gBREVILLE.COM · 3 September 2026Stilosa3905 gDELONGHI.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
VoltageBarista Express120 VASSETS.BREVILLE.COM · 3 September 2026Stilosa120 VDELONGHI.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Power drawBarista ExpressPublished figures differTwo published figures differ; neither is used for fit.Stilosa1100 WDELONGHI.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Current drawBarista ExpressNot stated at the source we holdStilosa9.2 ADELONGHI.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Tank sizeBarista Express2 LBREVILLE.COM · 3 September 2026Stilosa1 LDELONGHI.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
How the tank comes outBarista ExpressTopASSETS.BREVILLE.COM · 6 September 2026StilosaTopLIBRARY.DELONGHIGROUP.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Filling it in placeBarista ExpressNoASSETS.BREVILLE.COM · 6 September 2026StilosaYesLIBRARY.DELONGHIGROUP.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
BoilerBarista Expresssingle, thermocoil (not badged ThermoJet on this model)BREVILLE.COM · 6 September 2026Stilosasingle, stainless steel (De'Longhi does not state thermoblock/thermocoil/heat-exchanger; page says only 'stainless steel boiler')DELONGHI.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Boiler volume and materialBarista ExpressNot stated at assets.breville.comAs of 6 September 2026.StilosaNot stated at library.delonghigroup.comAs of 6 September 2026.The differenceNot comparable
Pump pressureBarista Express15 bar Italian pump, 9 bar extractionBREVILLE.COM · 6 September 2026Stilosa15 barDELONGHI.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Portafilter basketBarista Express54 mmASSETS.BREVILLE.COM · 3 September 2026StilosaNot stated at delonghi.comAs of 6 September 2026.The differenceNot comparable
Heat-up timeBarista ExpressNot stated at assets.breville.comAs of 6 September 2026.StilosaNot stated at library.delonghigroup.comAs of 6 September 2026.The differenceNot comparable
Temperature controlBarista ExpressPID TEMPERATURE CONTROLASSETS.BREVILLE.COM · 6 September 2026StilosaNot stated at library.delonghigroup.comAs of 6 September 2026.The differenceNot comparable
Milk frotherBarista ExpressNot stated at assets.breville.comAs of 6 September 2026.StilosaNot stated at library.delonghigroup.comAs of 6 September 2026.The differenceNot comparable
Built-in grinderBarista ExpressYes6 September 2026StilosaNo6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Body materialBarista ExpressNot stated at assets.breville.comAs of 6 September 2026.StilosaNot stated at library.delonghigroup.comAs of 6 September 2026.The differenceNot comparable
WarrantyBarista Express1 Year Limited WarrantyBREVILLE.COM · 10 September 2026StilosaNot stated at library.delonghigroup.comAs of 6 September 2026.The differenceNot comparable
Owner reports
What owners sayBarista ExpressFilling the tank where it stands: unless it is plumbed in, the machine has to be slid out of its corner to take the tank out2026-09-1111 owner reports describe this machine.StilosaHow loud it is: one owner finds it a bit louder than expected2026-09-104 owner reports describe this machine.The differenceNot comparable
For and against
The evidence's own caseBarista Express

For

  • Shallower than the other: 12.3 in (31.3 cm) [Seattle Coffee Gear prints 12 in (30.5 cm); Whole Latte Love prints 13.2 in (33.5 cm)] against 13.5 in (34.3 cm) (retailer)
  • A 54 mm portafilter basket, the size the site's own accessories line stocks tampers and baskets for (manufacturer)

Against

  • Not stated at the source we hold: current draw, boiler volume and material, heat-up time, milk frother, body material.
Stilosa

For

  • Narrower than the other: 8.1 in (20.5 cm) against 13.3 in (33.8 cm) [Williams Sonoma prints 12 in (30.5 cm); Whole Latte Love prints 12.5 in (31.8 cm)] (retailer)
  • Shorter than the other: 11.2 in (28.5 cm) against 16 in (40.7 cm) [Whole Latte Love prints 15.8 in (40.1 cm); Williams Sonoma prints 14.5 in (36.8 cm)] (retailer)

Against

  • the smallest water tank the sheet states in the category (manufacturer)
  • Not stated at the source we hold: boiler volume and material, portafilter basket, heat-up time, temperature control, milk frother, body material, warranty.
The differenceNot comparable
Its own pageSee the Barista ExpressSee the Stilosa

Every figure here is one the maker published; the difference beside it is our subtraction, in that line's own unit.

More comparisons with Barista Express Espresso Machine (BES870XL): vs Bambino Espresso Machine (BES450), vs Bambino Plus Espresso Machine (BES500)

More comparisons with Stilosa Espresso Machine (EC260BK): vs Barista Express Impress Espresso Machine (BES876), vs Barista Pro Espresso Machine (BES878)

Where can you buy them?

What each merchant showed, and the day we looked.

ItemMerchantAvailabilityPriceReturnsRoute
Barista Express Espresso Machine (BES870XL)Brevillethe brand's own storeCheck the shop's page for stockPrice: Oct 29: Oct 29$699.95Check the seller's return window before you buy.
Check price at AmazonAdd to Amazon cart
Breville$699.95Oct 29View at Breville
Stilosa Espresso Machine (EC260BK)De'Longhithe brand's own storeCheck the shop's page for stockPrice: Oct 29: Oct 29$149.95Check the seller's return window before you buy.
Check price at AmazonAdd to Amazon cart
De'Longhi$149.95Oct 29View at De'Longhi

What do owners report about each?

Barista Express

Eleven reports describe the Barista Express.

Most reported

  • filling the tank where it stands2 reports · 2 sources
  • where the tank sits2 reports · 2 sources

As of 11 September 2026. We quote owners in their own words; it is never a measurement or a fit answer.

Read all owner reports on the Barista Express page

Stilosa

Four reports, each from a different source, describe the Stilosa.

Most reported

  • where the tank sits1 report · 1 source
  • taking the tank out1 report · 1 source

As of 10 September 2026. We quote owners in their own words; it is never a measurement or a fit answer.

Read all owner reports on the Stilosa page

Your counter decides it.

If the counter is tight: the Stilosa. If you have the width: the Barista Express.

Between 8.1 in (20.5 cm) and 13.3 in (33.8 cm) [Williams Sonoma prints 12 in (30.5 cm); Whole Latte Love prints 12.5 in (31.8 cm)] only the Stilosa Espresso Machine (EC260BK) clears. At 13.3 in (33.8 cm) [Williams Sonoma prints 12 in (30.5 cm); Whole Latte Love prints 12.5 in (31.8 cm)] or more the width decides nothing, and under 8.1 in (20.5 cm) neither of them fits. (retailer)

We are not picking one. Your counter picks it, and yours is the measurement missing from this page.

Measure the widest point, from the left edge to the right edge, in millimetres.

Every espresso machine we hold