Barista Pro vs Oracle Jet?

The Oracle Jet adds dual boiler and auto milk texturing for £1,000 more. If you drink milk drinks daily, the Oracle Jet might be worth it. For espresso-first drinkers, the Barista Pro is the sweet spot.

Does the Barista Pro come with a grinder?

Yes — it includes an improved conical burr grinder with 40 settings, though it still has some retention like most built-in grinders.

Espresso Machine · Reviewed 2026-08-17 · Updated 2026-08-31

Sage Barista Pro Review

Name: Sage Barista Pro
Brand: Sage
Price: 649 GBP
Availability: InStock

4.7/5Best Value Upgrade

The Barista Pro is the sweet spot in the Sage lineup — better temperature control and a superior grinder at a price that makes sense for most enthusiasts.

PID temperature control with real-time display and improved conical burr grinder.

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Current UK price

£649

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Our verdict

PID temperature control with real-time display and improved conical burr grinder. It earns a 4.7/5 because, after measuring 45 s and pushing it through our standard 40-shot protocol, it does what it claims — consistently and without drama. Best for: Enthusiasts who want precise temperature control and better espresso without the Oracle Jet premium.

Pros & cons

What we love

PID temperature control with live shot-temperature display
Improved conical burr grinder with more settings
Faster heat-up than Duo Temp Pro
Better steam power than Bambino Plus

What could be better

Still a single boiler — wait between brew and steam
Grinder retention (~1.2g)
54mm portafilter limits third-party baskets
No auto milk texturing

How it performed

Our measurements

Heat-up time: 45 s
Shot temp stability: ±0.8°C
Grinder retention: 1.2 g average
Steam readiness after shot: 20 s

All measurements from our standard 40-shot test protocol. Full methodology on How We Test.

Specs at a glance

Boiler: PID-equipped thermocoil
Grinder: Conical burr, 40 settings
Portafilter: 54mm
PID: Yes
Dimensions: 32 x 33 x 41 cm

Who should buy it?

Buy the Sage Barista Pro if enthusiasts who want precise temperature control and better espresso without the oracle jet premium. Skip it if you need still a single boiler — wait between brew and steam.