Espresso machines · Ranked #5 of 9

Breville Oracle Jet

83
Well liked
Average of 6 professional reviews
4 of 6 recommend it · broad agreement
Where the 6 reviews landedRange 74–95
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Exact average 83.0 · 3 printed, 3 estimated · printed scores only: 88

Breville Oracle JetImage: Breville

6 professional reviewers tested the Breville Oracle Jet, and 4 recommend it. Most praised: espresso quality and milk steaming. Most common complaint: price.

Reviewed by TechRadar, Tom's Guide, WIRED and 3 more

3 of these 6 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.

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What 6 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 95
    TechRadarThe outlet's top rating, counted as 95 · Hands-on review · 2025

    Fast, flavourful espresso with guided automation make this a standout for people who want café quality without effort.

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  2. 90
    Tom's GuideHands-on review · 2024

    An expensive but feature-packed bean-to-cup machine that makes balanced espresso and cold brew with little fuss.

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  3. 80
    WIREDHands-on review

    A polished touchscreen espresso machine that makes delicious drinks easy, with quick heat-up and a good steam wand.

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  4. 85est.
    Lifestyle LabNo printed score · Video review · 2024

    The Breville Oracle Jet is a highly capable, user-friendly espresso machine that delivers excellent coffee quality with a fast, automated workflow.

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  5. 74est.
    Tom's Coffee CornerNo printed score · Video review · 2024

    The Breville Oracle Jet is a versatile machine that produces high-quality espresso, but it is expensive and has some usability issues.

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  6. 74est.
    Lance HedrickNo printed score · Video review · 2023

    The Breville Oracle Jet is a highly capable, user-friendly machine that offers impressive thermal stability and automation features.

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What critics praise most

Espresso quality4 of 6
Milk steaming3 of 6
Easy to use2 of 6

What critics dislike most

Price4 of 6

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Best overallBreville Barista Pro7 reviews · broad agreement86
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With a built-in grinderBreville Barista Express9 reviews · broad agreement84
Breville Barista Express ImpressImage: Breville
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Common questions

Is the Breville Oracle Jet worth it?

Critics are divided: 4 of 6 recommend it.

Do critics agree about the Breville Oracle Jet?

Broad agreement: scores range from 74 (Tom's Coffee Corner) to 95 (TechRadar), a spread of 21 points across 6 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.

What do critics dislike about the Breville Oracle Jet?

Price (4 of 6 reviews).

What is the best alternative to the Breville Oracle Jet?

The Breville Barista Pro (critic score 86), best overall.