Breville Barista Pro BES878 vs La Pavoni Europiccola
As of June 13, 2026, the Breville Barista Pro BES878 ($850) is about $258 cheaper than the La Pavoni Europiccola ($1108).
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 La Pavoni Europiccola uses a manual lever; 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 $258 (30.4%), a meaningful gap worth weighing against the features above. The Breville Barista Pro BES878 is MAP-priced (everyone lists the same number), while the La Pavoni Europiccola 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 La Pavoni Europiccola still needs a separate grinder, pushing a complete setup to about $2028.
Price history
Key differences
- Boiler / architecture: Breville Barista Pro BES878 — semi-auto ThermoJet; La Pavoni Europiccola — manual lever
- MSRP: Breville Barista Pro BES878 — $900; La Pavoni Europiccola — $1100
- Current price: Breville Barista Pro BES878 — $850; La Pavoni Europiccola — $1108 (30.4% gap)
- Built-in grinder: Breville Barista Pro BES878 — yes; La Pavoni Europiccola — no
- Complete setup from: Breville Barista Pro BES878 — $970; La Pavoni Europiccola — $2028
| Breville Barista Pro BES878 | La Pavoni Europiccola | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest now | $849.95 | $1108.00 |
| Cheapest at | wholelattelove | wholelattelove |
| MSRP | $900 | $1100 |
| Savings | save $50 vs MSRP | — |
| Tier | prosumer | prosumer |
| Type | semi-auto ThermoJet | manual lever |
| Retailers tracked | 1 | 1 |
| Price spread | 0% (MAP-tight / near-zero dispersion) | 0% (MAP-tight / near-zero dispersion) |
| Complete setup from | $970 | $2028 |
Which is cheaper, the Breville Barista Pro BES878 or the La Pavoni Europiccola?
The Breville Barista Pro BES878 is cheaper at $850, about $258 less than the La Pavoni Europiccola at $1108 (as of June 13, 2026).
How big is the price difference between the Breville Barista Pro BES878 and La Pavoni Europiccola?
About $258 (30.4%) at today's prices — the Breville Barista Pro BES878 is $850 and the La Pavoni Europiccola is $1108.
Is the Breville Barista Pro BES878 or La Pavoni Europiccola 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 manual lever) and price.
Does either the Breville Barista Pro BES878 or La Pavoni Europiccola have a built-in grinder?
The Breville Barista Pro BES878 has a built-in grinder; the La Pavoni Europiccola does not, so you'll need a separate grinder (a complete setup runs about $2028).
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.