Sage
Sage - The Barista Pro
The Sage - The Barista Pro lands as a entry-level coffee machine, built around Bean to Cup Coffee Machine.
51/100
Bean to Cup Coffee Machinetrue
£590best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Built-in grinder
- Scores 51/100
- No pid temperature control
- No auto milk texturing
Score profile
Scored against the coffee machines classWhere the Sage - The Barista Pro wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Type
Machine typeBean to Cup Coffee Machine
Pump pressure9
Brewing
Built-in grinderYes
Milk frotherYes
One-touch drinks2
More specs
GrinderYes
Machine typeEspresso
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowSage - The Barista Pro vs Smeg Smeg ECF02PBUK Espresso Coffee Machine
Sage - The Barista ProSmeg ECF02PBUK Espresso Coffee Machine
| SageSage - The Barista ProThis page | SmegSmeg ECF02PBUK Espresso Coffee Machine | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51 /100Better | 48 /100 |
| Type | Bean to Cup Coffee Machine | Espresso |
| Milk frother | Yes | Yes |
| Drinks count | 2 | 4Better |
Who it's for
Is the Sage - The Barista Pro right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable coffee machine for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need pid temperature control, in which case a higher-tier coffee machine is the better call.
Daily user
Runs it most days and wants it to just work.
okay
Busy household
Needs capacity and speed for a full home.
good
Budget buyer
Wants the essentials done well for less.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Sage - The Barista Pro worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 51/100 against other coffee machines, a entry-level result where the class average is around 54.
What stands out on the Sage - The Barista Pro?
Its built-in grinder stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Aptliton 15 Bar Espresso Coffee Machine?
The Aptliton 15 Bar Espresso Coffee Machine scores 52/100 versus this one at 51/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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