Breville Precision Brewer
Exact average 81.1 · 3 printed, 6 estimated · printed scores only: 82
Image: Breville9 professional reviewers tested the Breville Precision Brewer, and 8 recommend it. Most praised: build quality and cooking results. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by Home Grounds, CNET, TechGearLab and 6 more
The catch: Expensive.
6 of these 9 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 9 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 88Home Grounds
A feature-packed drip brewer that gives near manual-pour-over control and excellent coffee, worth the cost for tinkerers though large, heavy and expensive.
Read Home Grounds review - 80CNET
Praised for exceptional temperature accuracy and flexibility, but it is costly and overkill for people who just want a simple pot.
Read CNET review - 79TechGearLab
An excellent, highly customizable brewer for enthusiasts, though its taste is outdone by a couple of rivals and it costs a lot.
Read TechGearLab review - 85est.James Hoffmann
The Breville Precision Brewer is a feature-rich, reliable coffee maker that offers excellent control over the brewing process.
Read James Hoffmann review - 83est.Coffeeness
Expert finds it a very successful drip brewer that produces pour-over-quality coffee with extensive adjustments and solid build.
Read Coffeeness review - 83est.The Coffee Chronicler
A pleasantly surprised reviewer finds the brewer flexible and good-tasting, but notes carafe availability and missing accessories as caveats.
Read The Coffee Chronicler review - 83est.Good Housekeeping
Listed as the best drip pick in a high-end roundup with lab-tested results, but it is not the overall top choice.
Read Good Housekeeping review - 83est.Homes and Gardens
Experts praise it as a sturdy, sleek, easy-to-use brewer with plenty of control for tinkerers and saved settings.
Read Homes and Gardens review - 66est.Epicurious
The testers appreciated its feature set, including cold brew, but were put off by awkward design details at a roughly $300 price.
Read Epicurious review
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Common questions
Is the Breville Precision Brewer worth it?
Most critics think so: 8 of 9 recommend it. Expensive.
Do critics agree about the Breville Precision Brewer?
Broad agreement: scores range from 66 (Epicurious) to 88 (Home Grounds), a spread of 22 points across 9 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the Breville Precision Brewer?
Price (6 of 9 reviews), Takes counter space (3 of 9 reviews), Size and weight (3 of 9 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Breville Precision Brewer?
The Fellow Aiden Precision Coffee Maker (critic score 84), best overall.