Breville Barista Sense Espresso Machine | Bean to Cup Coffee Maker with Integrated Coffee Grinder & Milk Frother | TempSense Steam Wand | 15 Bar Italian Pump | Black [VCF187]

The Breville Barista Sense VCF187 pairs a larger 58mm portafilter (stated as 10% more capacity) with a built-in conical burr grinder using Auto Dose and anti-static technology to reduce mess, plus TempSense technology offering hands-free frothing at a set temperature or manual HI/LO steam pressure control via a 4-setting steam wand. One-touch cleaning is included. It holds a 4.6-star average, though from a small base of 39 reviews at the time of collection.

This is a well-specified semi-automatic machine for buyers who want the flexibility of hands-free or manual frothing and a larger portafilter, though its strong rating comes from a very small number of reviews so far.

• Larger 58mm portafilter (10% more capacity) targets fuller-bodied extraction • Built-in conical burr grinder with Auto Dose and anti-static technology aimed at reducing mess • TempSense technology offers both hands-free and manual steam control, suiting different skill levels • 4-setting steam wand for microfoam across dairy and non-dairy milks • One-touch cleaning cycle

• Rating (4.6 stars) is based on only 39 reviews at the time of collection, one of the smallest samples in this comparison • The retailer's own listing gives two different figures for the anti-static mess reduction — '95% less mess' in the description and '42x less mess' in the feature bullet — so this specific claim should be treated with some caution

Buyers wanting the choice between hands-free and manual milk frothing. Home baristas who want a larger portafilter for fuller extraction. Early adopters comfortable with a newer model that has a limited review history so far

You want a rating backed by a large, established review base. You want to avoid ambiguity in a manufacturer's marketing claims

The Breville Barista Sense Espresso Machine | Bean to Cup Coffee Maker with Integrated Coffee Grinder & Milk Frother | TempSense Steam Wand | 15 Bar Italian Pump | Black [VCF187] is currently priced at £230.67. Check above for the latest price from UK retailers.