The Breville Barista Touch dimensions are slightly confusing because Breville has published more than one set of measurements for the BES880. The current U.S. product page lists 15.7 × 12.6 × 12.4 inches (W × D × H), while other recent official Breville listings show 12.4 × 12.8 × 13.4 inches.
Rather than pretending that discrepancy does not exist, this guide explains both figures and the amount of counter space you should realistically allow. It also covers the main Breville Barista Touch BES880 specs, including weight, power, water capacity, hopper size, portafilter, grinder, heating system and model number.
This page covers the original Breville Barista Touch BES880. It does not cover the larger and newer Barista Touch Impress BES881.
Breville Barista Touch Dimensions at a Glance
| Specification | Breville Barista Touch BES880 |
|---|---|
| Current Breville U.S. listed dimensions | 15.7 × 12.6 × 12.4 in (W × D × H) |
| Other recent official Breville listing | 12.4 × 12.8 × 13.4 in (W × D × H) |
| Practical space to allow | About 16 × 13 × 16 in minimum envelope, plus working clearance |
| Weight | 21.8 lb (9.9 kg) |
| Model family | BES880 |
| Portafilter | 54 mm stainless steel |
| Water tank | Approximately 2 L / 67–68 fl oz |
| Bean hopper | Approximately 250 g / 8.8 oz |
| Power | 1680 W |
| Voltage | 110–120 V U.S. |
If you are measuring a tight kitchen space, do not design around the smallest published number. Allow roughly 16 inches of width, 13 inches of depth and 16 inches of height as a safer planning envelope, then leave additional room above and around the machine for filling beans, removing the water tank and normal use.
Why Are Breville Barista Touch Dimensions Different Online?
This is not simply a case of different retailers measuring the machine differently. Breville’s own product information has shown two different dimension sets for the BES880.
The current Breville U.S. product page lists 15.7 × 12.6 × 12.4 inches and labels the order as width × depth × height. Other recent versions of Breville’s U.S. product listing have instead shown 12.4 × 12.8 × 13.4 inches.
The difference is large enough that we would not use either set as a millimeter-precise cabinet specification. The physical machine also has a bean hopper, portafilter, steam wand and removable water reservoir that require usable space beyond the rectangular footprint.
If you already own the machine and are ordering furniture, shelves or a fitted appliance station, measuring your specific BES880 is safer than relying on an online dimension row.
How Much Counter Space Does the Barista Touch Need?
The BES880 itself is relatively compact for an espresso machine that combines a grinder, touchscreen, brewing system and automatic steam wand, but its listed dimensions are not the whole story.
For practical kitchen planning, allow a footprint of approximately 16 inches wide by 13 inches deep. You should also leave additional space above the machine rather than positioning the top tightly against a cabinet.
That upper clearance matters because you need access to the bean hopper. The removable water tank also needs to be refilled periodically, and a machine pushed tightly underneath cabinets can be awkward to service even if its measured height technically fits.
Will the Breville Barista Touch fit under kitchen cabinets?
In many kitchens, yes. The more important question is whether you can still reach the hopper and water tank comfortably once the machine is underneath the cabinet.
If cabinet clearance is close to the machine’s height, expect to pull the BES880 forward when filling or removing components. A few extra inches of usable vertical clearance makes everyday ownership much easier.
Breville Barista Touch BES880 Specs
| Feature | BES880 specification |
|---|---|
| Machine type | Semi-automatic espresso machine with integrated grinder |
| Heating system | ThermoJet |
| Heat-up time | Approximately 3 seconds |
| Temperature control | PID |
| Pump | 15-bar Italian pump |
| Espresso extraction | Low-pressure pre-infusion followed by 9-bar extraction |
| Portafilter | 54 mm stainless steel |
| Target coffee dose | Approximately 18 g |
| Grinder | Integrated conical burr grinder |
| Grind settings | 30 |
| Bean hopper | Approximately 250 g / 8.8 oz |
| Water reservoir | Approximately 2 L / 67–68 fl oz |
| Milk system | Automatic steam wand with manual option |
| Milk temperature range | 104°F to 167°F |
| Milk texture levels | 8 |
| Interface | Color touchscreen |
| Pre-programmed drinks | 5 café favorites |
| Saved custom drinks | Up to 8 |
| Power | 1680 W |
| Voltage | 110–120 V |
| Weight | 21.8 lb / 9.9 kg |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Water Tank Capacity
The Barista Touch uses a removable water reservoir of approximately 2 liters. Breville’s U.S. product specification currently describes the capacity as 67 oz, while BES880 documentation has also referred to it as 68 fl oz (2 L).
That difference is essentially a published rounding difference rather than a reason to treat the machines as having different reservoirs.
The tank uses a replaceable water filter and sits at the rear of the machine, which is another reason not to squeeze the BES880 permanently into a space with no room to move it.
Bean Hopper Capacity
The BES880 instruction documentation identifies the bean hopper as approximately 250 g or 8.8 oz. Some Breville U.S. specification tables simplify this to a 1/2 lb hopper.
For normal use, think of it as roughly a quarter-kilogram hopper rather than worrying about the small difference between those published descriptions.
The hopper locks into the integrated conical burr grinder and can be removed when changing beans or accessing the upper burr. If you need replacement grinder, hopper, water-tank or portafilter components rather than specifications, see our Breville Barista Touch parts guide.
54 mm Portafilter and 18 g Dose
The original Barista Touch BES880 uses a 54 mm stainless-steel portafilter. Breville describes the intended full-flavor espresso dose as approximately 18 g of freshly ground coffee.
The machine includes both Single Wall and Dual Wall filter baskets. Single Wall baskets are intended for freshly ground beans, while the Dual Wall baskets are useful with pre-ground coffee.
Do not assume that every accessory advertised as approximately 54 mm will automatically fit every part of the BES880 system. Portafilters, baskets, seals and fitted accessories can have additional compatibility requirements beyond nominal diameter.
Grinder and Grind Settings
The BES880 has an integrated conical burr grinder with 30 grind settings. The physical grind-size control moves through the available range from finer to coarser.
There is no single grind number that is correct for every coffee. Bean age, roast, dose and extraction behavior all affect the setting you need, so this specifications guide does not turn the 30-position grinder into a fixed recipe.
That distinction is important because the number of available settings is a machine specification; choosing the correct grind setting is a separate dial-in topic.
ThermoJet Heating, PID and Pressure
Breville equips the Barista Touch with its ThermoJet heating system, with a claimed heat-up time of approximately three seconds.
The BES880 also uses PID temperature control and a 15-bar Italian pump. During espresso preparation, the machine applies low-pressure pre-infusion before extracting at approximately 9 bar.
The 15-bar pump specification therefore does not mean that espresso should be extracted at 15 bar. The pump’s rated capability and the intended brewing pressure are different specifications.
Touchscreen and Drink Specifications
The Barista Touch name comes from its color touchscreen interface. The BES880 provides five pre-programmed café favorites and can store up to eight customized coffee drinks.
Drink controls include coffee strength, extraction choices, milk temperature and milk texture. The automatic steam wand supports eight texture levels and a milk-temperature range from approximately 104°F to 167°F.
If you need instructions for actually operating those controls rather than a specification list, our Breville Barista Touch manual guide covers first use, brewing, touchscreen settings, milk, hot water and factory reset.
Breville Barista Touch Model Number
The core model number for the original Barista Touch is BES880. In U.S. listings you may see a longer SKU rather than only those six characters.
For example, Breville has listed the brushed stainless-steel U.S. version as BES880BSS1BUS1. Letters and numbers after BES880 can identify finish, market or SKU variation without changing the underlying machine family.
For compatibility questions, the important starting point is whether the machine is genuinely a BES880. Do not identify a replacement part from color suffixes alone.
BES880 vs BES881
The Barista Touch Impress is BES881, not BES880. Although the names are similar, the Touch Impress adds a different assisted puck-preparation and tamping system and has different physical and parts requirements.
If a retailer, manual or replacement-part listing says BES881, do not assume the dimensions or compatibility information on this page applies to it.
What Comes With the Breville Barista Touch?
The current BES880 package includes the main accessories needed to start using the machine rather than requiring a separate portafilter or milk pitcher purchase.
- 54 mm stainless-steel portafilter
- Single Wall filter baskets
- Dual Wall filter baskets
- 480 ml stainless-steel milk jug
- Dosing Funnel attachment
- ClaroSwiss water filter
- Razor Precision Dose Trimming Tool
- Cleaning kit
- Water-hardness test strip
Included accessories can change with region or production package, so check the specific retailer listing if one accessory is essential to your purchase.
Is the Breville Barista Touch a Large Machine?
Not for a machine that combines an espresso brewer, grinder and automatic milk system. At 21.8 lb, the BES880 is also substantially lighter than some newer all-in-one guided coffee systems.
However, it is still a permanent countertop appliance rather than something most owners will want to move in and out of a cupboard every morning.
The best setup gives you enough room to leave the portafilter installed, position a milk jug beside the machine, refill the hopper and reservoir, and remove the drip tray without moving other appliances.
Breville Barista Touch Dimensions and Specs FAQ
What are the Breville Barista Touch dimensions?
Breville’s current U.S. page lists the BES880 at 15.7 × 12.6 × 12.4 inches (W × D × H), but other recent official Breville U.S. listings have shown 12.4 × 12.8 × 13.4 inches. Because the manufacturer itself has published both sets, allow approximately a 16 × 13 × 16-inch working envelope plus additional access clearance rather than designing a tight cabinet around one listing.
How much does the Breville Barista Touch weigh?
Breville lists the BES880 at approximately 21.8 lb (9.9 kg).
What is the Breville Barista Touch water tank capacity?
The removable reservoir is approximately 2 liters. Depending on the Breville specification source, you may see it described as 67 or 68 fl oz.
What size is the Breville Barista Touch portafilter?
The BES880 uses a 54 mm stainless-steel portafilter and is designed around an approximately 18 g espresso dose.
How many grind settings does the Barista Touch have?
The current BES880 specification lists 30 precision grind settings on its integrated conical burr grinder.
What is the Breville Barista Touch model number?
The original Barista Touch model family is BES880. The full U.S. SKU varies by finish and listing; for example, the brushed stainless-steel model has been listed as BES880BSS1BUS1.
Is BES881 the same as BES880?
No. BES881 is the Barista Touch Impress, while BES880 is the original Barista Touch covered here. They should not be treated as the same machine for dimensions, operation or replacement-part compatibility.