Breville Barista Pro BES878 vs Profitec Go
As of June 13, 2026, the Breville Barista Pro BES878 ($850) is about $349 cheaper than the Profitec Go ($1199).
Both are prosumer-tier machines, so neither is a clear step up — pick on boiler design and features rather than prestige. The Breville Barista Pro BES878 uses a fast-heating thermoblock while the Profitec Go uses a single boiler; that drives how fast it heats and whether you can steam and brew at once. At today's prices the Breville Barista Pro BES878 saves you about $349 (41.1%), a meaningful gap worth weighing against the features above. The Breville Barista Pro BES878 is MAP-priced (everyone lists the same number), while the Profitec Go shows real retailer variation — it can be worth waiting for a dip. Remember the all-in cost: the Breville Barista Pro BES878 has a built-in grinder (ready to brew near $970), whereas the Profitec Go still needs a separate grinder, pushing a complete setup to about $2218.
Price history
Key differences
- Boiler / architecture: Breville Barista Pro BES878 — semi-auto ThermoJet; Profitec Go — semi-auto single boiler PID
- MSRP: Breville Barista Pro BES878 — $900; Profitec Go — $1000
- Current price: Breville Barista Pro BES878 — $850; Profitec Go — $1199 (41.1% gap)
- Built-in grinder: Breville Barista Pro BES878 — yes; Profitec Go — no
- Complete setup from: Breville Barista Pro BES878 — $970; Profitec Go — $2218
| Breville Barista Pro BES878 | Profitec Go | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest now | $849.95 | $1199.00 |
| Cheapest at | wholelattelove | clivecoffee |
| MSRP | $900 | $1000 |
| Savings | save $50 vs MSRP | — |
| Tier | prosumer | prosumer |
| Type | semi-auto ThermoJet | semi-auto single boiler PID |
| Retailers tracked | 1 | 2 |
| Price spread | 0% (MAP-tight / near-zero dispersion) | 0% (MAP-tight / near-zero dispersion) |
| Complete setup from | $970 | $2218 |
Which is cheaper, the Breville Barista Pro BES878 or the Profitec Go?
The Breville Barista Pro BES878 is cheaper at $850, about $349 less than the Profitec Go at $1199 (as of June 13, 2026).
How big is the price difference between the Breville Barista Pro BES878 and Profitec Go?
About $349 (41.1%) at today's prices — the Breville Barista Pro BES878 is $850 and the Profitec Go is $1199.
Is the Breville Barista Pro BES878 or Profitec Go better for a beginner?
They're both prosumer-tier, so neither is a clear beginner pick over the other — choose on boiler type (semi-auto ThermoJet vs semi-auto single boiler PID) and price.
Does either the Breville Barista Pro BES878 or Profitec Go have a built-in grinder?
The Breville Barista Pro BES878 has a built-in grinder; the Profitec Go does not, so you'll need a separate grinder (a complete setup runs about $2218).
Prices last updated June 13, 2026. The cheaper pick is highlighted; “complete setup” adds a recommended grinder + essentials (see each product’s setup builder). Confirm the final price at the retailer.