Breville Barista Express vs DeLonghi La Specialista Arte
Two all-in-ones with built-in grinders and manual wands. The La Specialista Arte undercuts on price with a guided tamping station; the Barista Express has a higher ceiling and a vast accessory and community ecosystem.
Head to headHighest overall score: Breville Barista Express (8.1 vs 7.8) — but pick by how you brew.
What the extra money buys — The Barista Express costs roughly $250 more than the La Specialista Arte, and both are all-in-ones with a built-in grinder and a manual wand. The premium buys the higher ceiling: a much bigger aftermarket of baskets and accessories, and a large how-to community to grow into. The Arte's own answer is the guided tamping station, and it delivers a similar all-in-one experience for less.
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Which one wins — for you
Similar all-in-one experience for less money.
Bigger aftermarket (baskets, accessories) and how-to community.
Score by dimension
BrewSift sub-scores for espresso. The longer bar wins each row.
Specs side by side
The bottom line
The right pick depends on how you brew — match the machine to your actual use case using the “which one wins” cards above. If you just want the stronger all-rounder, the Breville Barista Express edges it on our overall score (8.1 vs 7.8).