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Ninja Luxe Café Premier Series Espresso Machine (ES601)
A built-in burr grinder and milk frothing, plus drip coffee and cold brew, for $600 against $850 for the Breville Barista Pro.
Breville's espresso machines and countertop oven cost $400 to $2,000, from the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro ($400) to the Breville Oracle Jet Espresso Machine (BES985) ($2,000). These seven picks from Ninja, De'Longhi and COSORI cost $150 to $750.
A built-in burr grinder and milk frothing, plus drip coffee and cold brew, for $600 against $850 for the Breville Barista Pro.
A simple starter espresso machine for $150. It has no grinder, so add one or buy pre-ground coffee.
Grinder, scale, lever tamper and five milk presets for $750, against $2,000 for the Oracle Jet.
A large 10-in-1 countertop oven with air fry for $230, against $400 for the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro.
How it compares with the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro →
| Product | Typical price | Alternative to | Original price | What it matches | What you give up | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Longhi Stilosa | $150 | Breville Barista Express | $700 | Simple, reliable starter espresso machine. | No grinder, and the steam wand is basic. | Cheapest espresso |
| COSORI 12-in-1 Air Fryer Toaster Oven | $160 | Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro | $400 | Air fry, bake, toast and rotisserie in one. | Less even toasting edge to edge. | Air fryer oven for less |
| Ninja Prestige Smart XL Countertop Oven DT501 | $230 | Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro | $400 | Large 10-in-1 countertop oven with air fry. | Bulky, and toasting is less even than the Breville. | Closest countertop oven |
| De'Longhi Dedica Duo Espresso and Cold Brew Machine (EC890) | $250 | Breville Bambino Plus Espresso Machine (BES500) | $500 | Slim 5.9-inch-wide espresso maker with a steam wand and a cold brew preset. | Milk steaming is manual, and it takes about 25 seconds to heat up. | Bambino Plus alternative |
| Ninja Luxe Café Premier Series Espresso Machine (ES601) | $600 | Breville Barista Pro Espresso Machine (BES878) | $850 | Built-in burr grinder and milk frothing, plus drip coffee and cold brew. | Larger machine with a more automated, less hands-on espresso workflow. | Grinder built in |
| De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo Espresso Machine (EC9255M) | $700 | Breville Barista Pro Espresso Machine (BES878) | $850 | Built-in grinder, steam wand and a cold brew option. | Its grinder has fewer settings than the Barista Pro's, so less fine-tuning. | Closest to the Barista Pro |
| Ninja Luxe Café Pro Series Espresso Machine (ES701) | $750 | Breville Oracle Jet Espresso Machine (BES985) | $2,000 | Built-in burr grinder, scale, lever tamper and a dual froth system with five milk presets. | Less automated than the Oracle Jet and a more plastic-heavy build. | Oracle Jet alternative |
Every pick is a swap on that Breville product's Cheaper Swap page with a confirmed typical US price, and each costs less than the Breville it replaces. We kept the closest matches and the cheapest picks that still do the job, and list what you give up next to what each one matches.
Prices are typical US prices checked October 2026, not live Amazon prices. Specs come from each maker's page or a dated review.
The Ninja Luxe Café Premier Series Espresso Machine (ES601) ($600) has a built-in burr grinder and milk frothing. The De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo Espresso Machine (EC9255M) ($700) is closer in workflow, but its grinder has fewer settings.
The Ninja Prestige Smart XL Countertop Oven DT501 ($230) is a large 10-in-1 oven with air fry, and the COSORI 12-in-1 Air Fryer Toaster Oven ($160) does air fry, bake, toast and rotisserie. Both toast less evenly than the Breville.
The De'Longhi Dedica Duo Espresso and Cold Brew Machine (EC890) ($250) has a steam wand in a slim body, against $500 for the Breville Bambino Plus. Milk steaming is manual, unlike the Bambino Plus's automatic milk settings.
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