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Breville Oracle Review

BES980XL, BES980

The Breville Oracle is a semi-automatic espresso machine with automatic features.

Final Score:

9 / 10

Pros

Automated grinding, dosing, and tamping.

Dual boilers for simultaneous brewing and steaming.

Dedicated hot water outlet for Americanos.

PID control for precise temperature stability.

Low-pressure pre-infusion for balanced extraction.

Cons

High price tag for a home machine.

Large footprint requires ample counter space.

The automatic features remove some manual control.

Regular cleaning and maintenance are essential.

Breville Oracle Key Features

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Automated grind, dose, and tamp for a consistent puck.

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Dual boilers for simultaneous extraction and milk steaming.

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Low-pressure pre-infusion for an even extraction.

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One-touch Americano function for easy hot water.

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PID temperature control for shot consistency.

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58mm commercial-style portafilter for a full dose.

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Adjustable milk temperature and texture.

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Integrated conical burr grinder with multiple settings.

Breville Oracle Specifications

Dimensions (WxDxH)

14.5" x 14.7" x 17.6"

Weight

37 lbs

Power

1800W, 110-120V

Water Tank Capacity

84 oz (2.5 L)

Bean Hopper Capacity

0.5 lbs (250 g)

Portafilter Size

58mm

Pump Pressure

15 bar (limits to 9 bar)

Warranty

2-year limited product warranty

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