Jura vs Breville: which should you buy?
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The short answer
Jura vs Breville is a choice between pressing a button and pulling a shot. The Jura E8 is the better machine if you want café drinks with zero effort: 17 one-touch specialties, a milk system that draws from any container and an 11-inch-wide body. The Breville Oracle Jet is the better machine if you want real espresso workflow, a 58 mm group and hands-free microfoam, for less money.
Choose Jura if convenience rules your mornings. Choose Breville if you enjoy coffee as a hobby and want to tweak every shot.
Key differences at a glance
- Different widths: 11″ vs 16.6″. Make sure your cabinet opening fits before comparing features.
- Breville Oracle Jet lists for about $599 less ($2,000 vs $2,599).
- Breville Oracle Jet rates higher for performance (5/5 vs 4/5).
- Breville Oracle Jet rates higher for features (5/5 vs 4/5).
Ratings head to head
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Jura E8 (Gen 4) Automatic Coffee Machine | Breville Oracle Jet |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Jura | Breville |
| Category | Coffee machine (super-automatic) | Coffee machine (countertop espresso) |
| Width | 11″ | 16.6″ |
| Fuel | - | - |
| Installation | Countertop | Countertop |
| List price (MSRP) | $2,599-$2,799 | $2,000 |
| Full warranty | 2-yr full | 2-yr full |
| Made in | - | - |
| Wi-Fi / app | No | No |
| Grinder | conical stainless-steel burr (Professional Aroma Grinder 2) | Baratza European Precision steel burrs, 45 settings |
| Width (in) | 11 | 16.6 |
| Height (in) | 13.8 | 14.9 |
| Depth (in) | 17.3 | 14.2 |
| Performance rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Design rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Features rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Value rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Where to buy | Check price | Check price |
Prices are manufacturer or retailer list prices when we last checked; luxury brands set minimum advertised prices, so savings usually come from dealer packages and rebates. Ratings are editorial estimates: see how we rate.
How Jura and Breville machines differ
The Jura E8 is a super-automatic. You pick a drink and it grinds with a conical stainless burr, brews using Jura's Pulse Extraction Process and adds milk through a siphon system that pulls from any container. It holds 64 oz of water and 9.9 oz of beans. App control through J.O.E. needs the separately sold Wi-Fi Connect dongle.
The Breville Oracle Jet is an automated espresso machine with a real portafilter. It grinds on Baratza European steel burrs with 45 settings, then doses and tamps for you. Dual ThermoJet heating runs the water and group, and Auto MilQ textures milk hands-free at 8 levels from 104 to 167°F, with settings for dairy and alt milks. It adds Cold Brew and Cold Espresso programs and a touchscreen that saves drinks.
Counter space matters here. The Jura is 11 inches wide; the Oracle Jet is 16.6 inches wide and 14.9 inches tall, so measure under your upper cabinets.
Who should pick Jura vs Breville
Pick Jura if several people in your house make drinks, nobody wants to dial in a grinder, and you'd rather wipe a machine than knock out pucks. It suits offices, guest-heavy homes and anyone who only wants a good cappuccino at 6 a.m.
Pick Breville if you want espresso you can steer: grind size, dose and milk texture are all yours to adjust. It's also the better pick if you want a cold espresso program or a machine that grows with your skills. Skip it if you hate any cleanup; portafilter machines always ask a little more of you.
Jura vs Breville as brands
Jura is a Swiss specialist in super-automatics with product-recognizing grinders and app control; the flagship Jura Z10 adds cold extraction. Breville covers more ground, from the Barista Express Impress entry machine to countertop ovens, and it owns Lelit. More at Jura and Breville.
Jura vs Breville price, warranty and service
The Jura E8 lists for about $2,599 to $2,799 depending on the dealer; the Oracle Jet lists around $1,999.95. Both carry 2-year warranties. Prices on countertop machines move, so compare authorized sellers before you buy. For the full field, see our best super-automatic espresso machines, best luxury espresso machines and the coffee hub.
Frequently asked questions
Is Jura better than Breville?
Not better, different. Jura's E8 is a true super-automatic that makes 17 drinks at the touch of a button, while Breville's Oracle Jet automates grinding, dosing, tamping and milk but keeps a real 58 mm portafilter. Our editorial ratings, estimated from specs rather than tests, give the Oracle Jet a slight edge on performance and features.
Which is cheaper, Jura or Breville?
Breville, in this pair. The Oracle Jet lists around $1,999.95, while the Jura E8 runs about $2,599 to $2,799 depending on the authorized dealer. Breville also sells the Barista Express Impress at about $799.95 if you want a hands-on machine for far less, though it's a gateway machine rather than a luxury one.
Which is easier to use, Jura or Breville?
Jura. The E8 handles grinding, brewing and milk in one press and draws milk straight from any container. The Oracle Jet automates most steps, but you still lock in a portafilter, empty pucks and clean a milk jug. If ease is the top priority, the Jura wins; if control matters more, pick Breville.
Read the full reviews
- Jura E8 (Gen 4) Automatic Coffee Machine review
- Breville Oracle Jet review
- All Jura appliances · All Breville appliances