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Our drawing of the Breville Barista Express Impress, 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 Impress vs Stilosa: which fits under your cabinets

Barista Express Impress is 13 in (33 cm) wide, 15 in (38.1 cm) deep and 16.3 in (41.3 cm) tall (seattlecoffeegear.com, 25 September 2026), though Bi-Rite Home Appliances prints the width as 15 in (38 cm), and though Bi-Rite Home Appliances prints the depth as 13 in (33 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). Height separates them by more than anything else, 5 in (12.8 cm). With 16.3 in (41.3 cm) of height or more, both fit; between 11.2 in (28.5 cm) and 16.3 in (41.3 cm) only the Stilosa clears; below 11.2 in (28.5 cm) neither does. The weakest figure behind this comes from a retailer listing, not the manufacturer.

Six 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 Impress or the Stilosa?

Height separates them by more than anything else, 5 in (12.8 cm). With 16.3 in (41.3 cm) of height or more, both fit; between 11.2 in (28.5 cm) and 16.3 in (41.3 cm) only the Stilosa clears; below 11.2 in (28.5 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 Impress 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 heightBarista Express Impress$799.95 at Breville · Oct 29If the counter is tightStilosa$149.95 at De'Longhi · Oct 29The difference
6 rows we can fill
1 measure reads the same on every machine: Voltage.
WidthBarista Express Impress13 in (33 cm) [Bi-Rite Home Appliances prints 15 in (38 cm)]largerRETAILER · 25 September 2026Stilosa8.1 in (20.5 cm)smallerMANUFACTURER · 27 September 2026The difference4.9 in (12.5 cm)STILOSA IS SMALLER
DepthBarista Express Impress15 in (38.1 cm) [Bi-Rite Home Appliances prints 13 in (33 cm)]largerRETAILER · 25 September 2026Stilosa13.5 in (34.3 cm)smallerMANUFACTURER · 27 September 2026The difference1.5 in (3.8 cm)STILOSA IS SMALLER
HeightBarista Express Impress16.3 in (41.3 cm)largerRETAILER · 25 September 2026Stilosa11.2 in (28.5 cm)smallerMANUFACTURER · 27 September 2026The difference5 in (12.8 cm)STILOSA IS SMALLER
Power ratingBarista Express Impress1750 WlargerMANUFACTURER · 3 September 2026Stilosa1100 WsmallerMANUFACTURER · 6 September 2026The difference650 WSTILOSA IS SMALLER
VoltageBarista Express Impress120 VMANUFACTURER · 3 September 2026Stilosa120 VMANUFACTURER · 6 September 2026The differenceThe same
WeightBarista Express Impress22.6 lb (10.3 kg)largerMANUFACTURER · 6 September 2026Stilosa8.6 lb (3.9 kg)smallerMANUFACTURER · 6 September 2026The difference14 lb (6.3 kg)STILOSA IS SMALLER
3 rows we will not fill · stated, not hidden
1 measure reads the same on every machine: Still missing before a fit answer.
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 Express ImpressNothing outstandingStilosaNothing 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 Express Impress10250 gBREVILLE.COM · 6 September 2026Stilosa3905 gDELONGHI.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
VoltageBarista Express Impress120 VASSETS.BREVILLE.COM · 3 September 2026Stilosa120 VDELONGHI.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Power drawBarista Express Impress1750 WASSETS.BREVILLE.COM · 3 September 2026Stilosa1100 WDELONGHI.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Current drawBarista Express Impress14.6 AASSETS.BREVILLE.COM · 3 September 2026Stilosa9.2 ADELONGHI.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Tank sizeBarista Express Impress2 LASSETS.BREVILLE.COM · 3 September 2026Stilosa1 LDELONGHI.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
How the tank comes outBarista Express ImpressTopASSETS.BREVILLE.COM · 6 September 2026StilosaTopLIBRARY.DELONGHIGROUP.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Filling it in placeBarista Express ImpressNoASSETS.BREVILLE.COM · 6 September 2026StilosaYesLIBRARY.DELONGHIGROUP.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
BoilerBarista Express Impressthermocoil, PID temperature control at 200FBREVILLE.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 Express ImpressNot stated at assets.breville.comAs of 6 September 2026.StilosaNot stated at library.delonghigroup.comAs of 6 September 2026.The differenceNot comparable
Pump pressureBarista Express Impress15 bar Italian pump, 9 bar extractionBREVILLE.COM · 6 September 2026Stilosa15 barDELONGHI.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Portafilter basketBarista Express Impress54 mmBREVILLE.COM · 6 September 2026StilosaNot stated at delonghi.comAs of 6 September 2026.The differenceNot comparable
Heat-up timeBarista Express ImpressNot stated at assets.breville.comAs of 6 September 2026.StilosaNot stated at library.delonghigroup.comAs of 6 September 2026.The differenceNot comparable
Temperature controlBarista Express ImpressTHERMOCOIL PRECISIONASSETS.BREVILLE.COM · 6 September 2026StilosaNot stated at library.delonghigroup.comAs of 6 September 2026.The differenceNot comparable
Milk frotherBarista Express ImpressNot 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 Express ImpressYes6 September 2026StilosaNo6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Body materialBarista Express ImpressNot stated at assets.breville.comAs of 6 September 2026.StilosaNot stated at library.delonghigroup.comAs of 6 September 2026.The differenceNot comparable
WarrantyBarista Express Impress2 Year Limited WarrantyBREVILLE.COM · 10 September 2026StilosaNot stated at library.delonghigroup.comAs of 6 September 2026.The differenceNot comparable
Owner reports
What owners sayBarista Express ImpressBeans that clog it: about 30 percent of the time beans jam at the hopper's feed openings and have to be stirred loose2026-09-1110 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 Impress

For

  • 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: 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 in (33 cm) [Bi-Rite Home Appliances prints 15 in (38 cm)] (retailer)
  • Shallower than the other: 13.5 in (34.3 cm) against 15 in (38.1 cm) [Bi-Rite Home Appliances prints 13 in (33 cm)] (retailer)
  • Shorter than the other: 11.2 in (28.5 cm) against 16.3 in (41.3 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 Express ImpressSee 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 Impress Espresso Machine (BES876): vs Barista Express Espresso Machine (BES870XL), vs Barista Pro Espresso Machine (BES878)

More comparisons with Stilosa Espresso Machine (EC260BK): vs Barista Pro Espresso Machine (BES878), vs Barista Touch Espresso Machine (BES880)

Where can you buy them?

What each merchant showed, and the day we looked.

ItemMerchantAvailabilityPriceReturnsRoute
Barista Express Impress Espresso Machine (BES876)Brevillethe brand's own storeCheck the shop's page for stockPrice: Oct 29: Oct 29$799.95Check the seller's return window before you buy.
Check price at AmazonAdd to Amazon cart
Breville$799.95Oct 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 Impress

Ten reports describe the Barista Express Impress.

Most reported

  • room above3 reports · 2 sources
  • reaching the hopper3 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 Impress 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 height: the Barista Express Impress.

Between 11.2 in (28.5 cm) and 16.3 in (41.3 cm) only the Stilosa Espresso Machine (EC260BK) clears. At 16.3 in (41.3 cm) or more the height decides nothing, and under 11.2 in (28.5 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 from the counter to the highest point, with any lid or hopper closed.

Every espresso machine we hold