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espresso with built-in grinder

Sage the Barista Pro

UK model SES878. Sold outside the UK as the Breville Barista Pro BES878. An espresso machine with a built-in grinder, 408 mm wide, 350 mm deep and 332 mm tall, with a 2 litre water tank and a 54 mm portafilter.

Checked against the maker's pages on 21 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email contact@mugandmachine.com.

What it costs in the UK

On 21 September 2026 the Sage the Barista Pro was listed at £599.95: £599.95 at Sage Appliances (UK), £599.95 at John Lewis & Partners and £599.95 at Amazon.co.uk. Prices move often, so treat these as a guide to the range.

Will it fit in my kitchen?

0100200300400Front408 mm wideSide350 mm deep332 mm tall
The space the Sage the Barista Pro takes up, drawn to scale from its published size. The ruler on the left is in millimetres from the worktop: measure from your worktop to the underside of your wall cupboard and compare. Leave room above to fill the tank or hopper if it loads from the top.
DetailSage the Barista ProStated in
Width408 mmSage's product page
Depth350 mmSage's product page
Height332 mmSage's product page
Height with the lid or hopper openNot published by the maker
Water tank is filled fromRemovable tankSage's instruction manual
Tallest cup under the spoutNot published by the maker
WeightNot published by the maker

What fits the machine?

DetailSage the Barista ProStated in
Portafilter size54 mmSage's instruction manual
BasketsBoth suppliedSage's instruction manual
Baskets in the boxDual wall filter baskets (1 cup & 2 cup), Single wall filter baskets (1 cup & 2 cup)Sage's instruction manual
Tamper size54 mmSage's instruction manual
Tamper in the boxYesSage's instruction manual

How it makes coffee

DetailSage the Barista ProStated in
Heating systemThermojetSage's instruction manual
Digital temperature control (PID)YesSage's instruction manual
Pump rating (the maker's figure)15 barSage's product page
MilkManual wandSage's product page
Built-in grinder burrsConicalSage's instruction manual
Burr materialSteelSage's product page
Grind settings30Sage's instruction manual

How much it holds

DetailSage the Barista ProStated in
Water tank2 litresSage's instruction manual
Bean hopper250 gSage's instruction manual
Used grounds containerNot published by the maker

Living with it

DetailSage the Barista ProStated in
Heat-up time3 secondsSage's instruction manual
NoiseNot published by the maker
Auto switch-off30 minutesSage's instruction manual
Rated power (the maximum, not what it uses on average)1650 WSage's instruction manual

Upkeep and running cost

DetailSage the Barista ProStated in
Water filterClaroSwiss Water FilterSage's parts and accessories page
Change the filter3 monthsSage's instruction manual
DescaleNot published by the maker
Descaler the maker namesDescaling powderSage's instruction manual
Cleaning tabletsCleaning tablets, used with the cleaning disc in the flush cleaning cycleSage's instruction manual

Warranty and parts

DetailSage the Barista ProStated in
UK warranty2 yearsSage's instruction manual
Parts or accessories for it on the maker's UK siteYesSage's parts and accessories page