Breville Oracle 20 Review
BES980XL (Standard Oracle), BES995, BES985
The Breville Oracle is a hybrid espresso machine that automates the hardest parts of manual espresso preparation perfectly.
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.
Self-cleaning automatic steam wand for micro-foam.
Cons
High premium price point for the 2026 model.
The automatic features remove some manual control.
Internal complexity makes home repairs quite difficult.
