Comparison guide
Breville Barista Express BES870 vs Nespresso Vertuo Pop: which should you choose?
Breville Barista Express BES870 and Nespresso Vertuo Pop compared under one framework. One recorded specification difference is Bean hopper: 250 g on the Breville Barista Express BES870 against 0 g on the Nespresso Vertuo Pop. Specifications and their sources are recorded alongside.
Published: 2026-09-03 · Updated: 2026-09-21
Coffee Machines verdict
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- Breville Barista Express BES870: A semi-automatic machine combining an 18-step conical grinder, 54mm portafilter, PID control, and manual steaming.
- Nespresso Vertuo Pop: A compact Vertuo that reads capsule barcodes and brews espresso through larger coffee sizes at one touch.
- Undocumented quality and performance advantages are not ranked
- Specification field coverage (not accuracy): 95%
Choosing between Breville Barista Express BES870 and Nespresso Vertuo Pop starts with the real use case and the problem to solve, not with which product is newer. No independent laboratory test is implied.
Core specifications on one baseline
| Item | Breville Barista Express BES870 | Nespresso Vertuo Pop | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machine type | Semi-automatic with integrated grinder Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Vertuo capsule / Centrifusion Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Different |
| Pump pressure | 15 bar Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 0 bar Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | -100% |
| Water tank | 2 L Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 0.6 L Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | -70% |
| Bean hopper | 250 g Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 0 g Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | -100% |
| Grinder settings | 18 Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 0 Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | -100% |
| Milk system | Manual steam wand Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | None; optional Aeroccino Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Different |
| Heat-up time | 60 sec Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 30 sec Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | -50% |
| Removable brew group | No; removable 54mm portafilter Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | No Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Different |
| Color | Brushed Stainless Steel | Liquorice Black | Different |
| Connectivity | Manual grind, dose, shot and steam controls | Bluetooth and Wi-Fi app updates | Different |
| Region | KR | KR | Same |
| Cup Sizes | No data | 40-535 ml by market | Not comparable |
| Model Code | BES870 | GCV2 | Different |
| Wattage W | 1850 | No data | Not comparable |
16 of the 28 values in this table carry a source. The rest have no source on record, which is not the same as being wrong.
How to read Same, Different, No data, Unverified and Not applicable is documented on the configuration-level specification screen. If a condition you require is unknown, withhold the decision and match the exact model, sales region and configuration against the sources on that screen.
Differences recorded in the table
5 fields can be ranked on the same basis, listed by weight.
- Bean hopper · Breville Barista Express BES870 250 g, Nespresso Vertuo Pop 0 g (-100%)
- Grinder settings · Breville Barista Express BES870 18, Nespresso Vertuo Pop 0 (-100%)
- Heat-up time · Nespresso Vertuo Pop 30 sec, Breville Barista Express BES870 60 sec (-50%)
- Pump pressure · Breville Barista Express BES870 15 bar, Nespresso Vertuo Pop 0 bar (-100%)
- Water tank · Breville Barista Express BES870 2 L, Nespresso Vertuo Pop 0.6 L (-70%)
The decision axes and the checking order for the whole category are on the Coffee Machines comparison page.
The two products this comparison names
Match the listing against these models first. The recorded-field count is catalogue completeness, not product quality.
- Breville Barista Express BES870 · Breville · model number BES870 · released 2013 · recorded fields 14/14
- Nespresso Vertuo Pop · Nespresso · model number GCV2 · released 2022 · recorded fields 14/14
Fields the two products share
3 recorded fields hold the same value for both stored representative configurations, so nothing in this list separates them.
- Region · KR
- Cup Sizes · No data
- Wattage W · 1850
Who should choose Breville Barista Express BES870
Breville Barista Express BES870 leads the table on Bean hopper, Grinder settings, Pump pressure, Water tank. A semi-automatic machine combining an 18-step conical grinder, 54mm portafilter, PID control, and manual steaming.
Who should choose Nespresso Vertuo Pop
Nespresso Vertuo Pop leads the table on Heat-up time. A compact Vertuo that reads capsule barcodes and brews espresso through larger coffee sizes at one touch.
How to read price and purchase availability
No merchant link is shown: neither product has an approved listing whose name and configuration match the catalogue, and AsKrs does not guess a destination.
- Breville Barista Express BES870 · No verified purchase link currently available
- Nespresso Vertuo Pop · No verified purchase link currently available
This comparison is built from published specifications and stored representative configurations. The use context, configuration checks, switching costs, and the scope and limits for Coffee Machines are documented on the Coffee Machines comparison page.