Breville Just Released Its Most Advanced Espresso Machine Ever

From automatic grind adjustments to single-degree brew control, the new Oracle Dual Boiler aims to please both ends of the home barista spectrum.

A sleek, stainless steel Breville espresso machine with a digital touchscreen displaying options for Espresso, Latte, Cappuccino, and Espresso Shakerato. The machine features a dual boiler system, a built-in grinder on top, and a milk frothing pitcher on the right side. Two clear glass cups are positioned under the espresso spouts, and two espresso martini cocktails are visible in the foreground. The background shows a softly blurred setting with three people socializing.

Add Gear Patrol as a Preferred Source on Google

By Ben Bowers

Published August 21, 2025

·

Updated August 21, 2025

If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more

Breville has pulled the curtain back on its new flagship espresso machine, the Oracle Dual Boiler, a model that builds on over a decade of iteration within the Oracle line.

Since the original launched in 2014, Breville has steadily expanded the series with machines like the Oracle Touch and, more recently, the Oracle Jet. Each has pushed further into balancing convenience with performance, and the Oracle Dual Boiler is clearly the most direct (and premium) expression of that goal so far.

A sleek, metallic Breville espresso machine with a digital display and dual boiler system sits on a marble countertop in a kitchen corner. Next to it are two cups of coffee, one in a gray ceramic cup and saucer, and the other in a clear glass, both topped with latte art. The background features beige tiled walls and a window with gray trim. — The Oracle Dual Boiler is now the flagship machine in Breville’s expansive home espresso machine lineup and is designed to thread the needle between coffee convenience and user customization.

The premise is simple: this is a machine that can work on autopilot for quick, consistent results, but it also leaves the door open for users who want the ability to fine-tune their shots.

It feels intended as a tool for households where one person might want a cappuccino without fuss, while another may prefer to experiment with temperature curves and milk texture.

Coffee Cruise Control

Touchscreen display on a stainless steel coffee machine showing four coffee options: Espresso, Americano, Café Crema, and Latte, with icons of corresponding coffee cups. The machine has a round power button with a blue light on the left and the text "DUAL BOILER" below the screen. — Users can choose among 15 preset recipes—the most Breville has ever included in a machine.

On the surface, the Oracle Dual Boiler is one of Breville’s most approachable premium machines to date.

The centerpiece is a 5.7-inch high-definition touchscreen, the largest the brand has put on an espresso machine, which serves as a central hub for drink selection, setup, and feedback.

From here, users can choose among 15 preset recipes—the most Breville has ever included in a machine. The list covers cafe staples like espresso, lattes, and cappuccinos, but also stretches into iced lattes, shakeratos, and even an espresso martini for those who want something different.

Two stainless steel Breville espresso machines with built-in grinders sit side by side on a dark countertop against a light marble backsplash. The machine on the left is brewing espresso into a small glass, while the machine on the right is dispensing a cold espresso drink into a glass filled with ice and garnished with a lemon twist. A brown ceramic mug rests on top of the right machine, and a small bowl of blueberries is visible on the far right of the counter. — The Oracle Dual Boiler (shown left) looks quite similar to last year’s Oracle Jet (shown right), but it’s a noticeably bigger machine.

Breville has also added a new Auto Dial-In system that tackles one of the most common frustrations for home users: grind size. The system monitors extraction and automatically adjusts the grind for future shots, gradually honing in on a more consistent result without requiring constant user intervention.

Inside the machine, a set of Baratza European precision burrs offers 45 grind settings, giving a wide range of flexibility whether the machine is running in automatic or manual mode.

Breville

Milk preparation has received similar attention. The Auto MilQ steam wand is designed to produce silky microfoam, but it also features refined settings for oat, almond, soy, and dairy, tailoring the steaming process for different milk types. Combined with the Oracle’s dedicated steam boiler, the system is capable of producing texture suitable for latte art at the touch of a button.

A hand holding a smartphone displaying an app interface for an "Oracle Dual Boiler" espresso machine. The screen shows an image of the espresso machine with a status message "Warming up..." and a circular progress indicator surrounding a power button icon. The background of the app is black with white and orange text and icons. — Want to heat your espresso machine before hopping out of bed in the morning? The Oracle Dual Boiler’s Wifi connectivity and companion app can make that dream a reality.

Connectivity rounds out the convenience side. As with the Oracle Jet, built-in Wi-Fi allows for software updates. But now it also connects the machine with Breville’s companion app, which can power the machine on or remotely bring it up to temperature.

It’s a small touch that means the Oracle Dual Boiler can be ready to brew before a user walks into the kitchen.

Leaving Room for Tinkering

A stainless steel Breville espresso machine with a digital display showing brewing time and temperature. Espresso is being dispensed into a clear glass cup, while a person holds a metal milk frothing pitcher under the steam wand. The background includes two cups of coffee and a plate with pastries on a light-colored countertop. — A special manual mode is designed to give espresso enthusiasts the kind of control over shot pulling they’d expect from more traditional semi-automatic espresso machines.

While automation is a big part of the appeal, the Oracle Dual Boiler isn’t locked into push-button simplicity.

Underneath, it packs components more commonly found in prosumer-level semi-automatics.

As with previous flagship Breville machines, its dual boiler system ensures temperature stability, allowing it to pull an espresso shot and steam milk simultaneously. A heated group head adds further consistency, keeping brewing temperatures stable across back-to-back shots.

A detailed, semi-transparent 3D rendering of an espresso machine's internal heating elements and components. The image highlights glowing orange-yellow heating coils inside red-tinted chambers, showing the heating process within the machine. The surrounding structure is shown in a translucent dark material, revealing the internal layout and connections of the espresso machine.

For users who want to push further, a manual mode allows adjustments across nearly every stage of the brewing process. Pre-infusion, blooming, brew time, and even temperature can be tweaked, with single-degree increments available for dialing in a shot.

Milk steaming can also be switched into manual operation for those who prefer to handle texturing themselves. The machine ships with a 58mm stainless steel portafilter, the same size used in commercial machines, ensuring compatibility with standard accessories and tools.

A collection of espresso machine accessories including a portafilter with black handle, a stainless steel milk frothing pitcher, a stainless steel Breville knock box, a black and white tamper, a black cleaning brush, a small metal cleaning brush, a black rubber gasket, two metal espresso filters, a packet of Breville steam wand cleaner, a pack of espresso machine cleaning tablets, a water hardness test strip, two small hex keys, a black plastic part, and a packet of Breville descaler.

This combination makes the Oracle Dual Boiler unusual in the home market: it can mostly mimic a superautomatic machine for speed and consistency, but it can also cosplay as a classic espresso machine for those who want hands-on control.

For users who want to push further, a manual mode allows adjustments across nearly every stage of the brewing process. Pre-infusion, blooming, brew time, and even temperature can be tweaked, with single-degree increments available for dialing in a shot. Milk steaming can also be switched into manual operation for those who prefer to handle texturing themselves. The machine ships with a 58mm stainless steel portafilter, the same size used in commercial machines, ensuring compatibility with standard accessories and tools.

With Cost Comes Competition

From automatic grind adjustments to single-degree brew control, the new Oracle Dual Boiler aims to please both ends of the home barista spectrum. — At $3,000, the Oracle Dual Boiler now competes with a wide range of premium semi-automatic and superautomatic machines, most of which are arguably better options for consumers who prioritize only ease of use or brewing control.

At a retail price of $2,999.95, the Oracle Dual Boiler is the most expensive model in Breville’s current lineup, edging out the Oracle Touch by $200.

That pricing puts it in a curious position. It’s still “affordable” compared to elite espresso machines from Slayer and others.

But it’s also expensive enough to now match a roster of respected semi-automatic machines from Rocket Espresso, LELIT, Rancilio, Profitec, ECM, and LUCCA.

Those competitors are known for mechanical simplicity and longevity, which many enthusiasts see as advantages over machines with touchscreens and software updates.

Sleek stainless steel espresso machine with a built-in grinder on top, a portafilter handle on the left side, and a metal milk frothing pitcher placed on the drip tray beneath the steam wand. The machine has a modern, compact design with a digital display on the front left side.

At the same time, they require a level of skill and attention to coffee-making that not every household with financial means is looking to invest.

Super-automatic models from Jura and Saeco occupy the other end of the spectrum. Excellent versions sit in the same cost ballpark as the Oracle Dual Boiler and allow owners to prepare a drink at the push of a button without even transferring a portafilter. But while they excel at speed and simplicity, they leave little or no room for tweaking and refinement.

Breville is aiming for a middle ground, a machine that provides accessibility for beginners while still giving enthusiasts a sandbox to work with.

The Oracle Dual Boiler’s balances and compromises are bound to turn off many already firmly entrenched on either side of the coffee-making aisle. Still, it’s also easy to see how this unique feature set will appeal to many affluent consumers who like the idea of wandering somewhere in between.

Pricing and Availability

The Breville Oracle Dual Boiler is available now for $2,999.95 through Breville and Williams Sonoma. If past launches are any indication, additional retailers will follow in the months ahead.

Stainless steel Breville espresso machine with a built-in grinder on top, a digital display screen showing latte options, a steam wand on the right, and a water level indicator in the center. The machine has a modern, sleek design with rounded edges and a brushed metal finish.

Breville Oracle Dual Boiler Espresso Machine

About the Author: Ben Bowers is the Co-Founder and Chief Content Officer of Gear Patrol. Throughout his tenure in media, Ben has written and reported on everything from consumer tech to whiskey, watches, cars, camping, and personal style. These days, he gets to write less than he’d like to.