MachineSage the Barista Pro →
£599.95Verified delivered price
Sage UK · checked 23/07/2026Check retailer ↗
Espresso machines · Database record
Sage
the Barista Pro
A hands-on 54mm espresso machine with an integrated 30-setting grinder, fast ThermoJet heating and an LCD workflow display.
Why this status? An active manufacturer product or support page was recorded when this entry was checked. Sage UK · checked 23/07/2026 ↗
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Independent summary
At Sage’s checked £599.95 promotional price, the current SES878 combines a 250g conical-burr grinder with 30 settings, 54mm portafilter, LCD grind-and-extraction guidance, PID temperature control and a claimed three-second ThermoJet heat-up. It is a complete first-day fresh-bean setup without a separate grinder, but remains a manual espresso workflow rather than a push-button automatic.
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Best for
People who want a faster, more informative integrated-grinder workflow than the Barista Express but still want to learn manual espresso and milk texturing
Watch out for
Grinding is timed rather than weighed, and the machine does not distribute, tamp, attach the portafilter or texture milk for you. The integrated grinder saves space but cannot be upgraded independently. Its 35.4cm width and roughly 40.6cm height need more room than compact separate-machine routes. Cleaning includes prompted tablet backflushing, a separate three-stage descale and after-every-use steam-wand care; Sage says all machine parts must be hand-washed. Currys’ dishwasher-safe and automatic-tamping descriptions conflict with the official manual and should not be relied on. Independent cup quality, steam speed, noise, energy and reliability tests are pending, so no CoffeeScore is published.
True starting cost
What it costs to start
The minimum connected equipment for this route. Required equipment is separated from beans, milk and optional extras.
Verified delivered total£599.95All required lines include known delivery
What is excluded
No separate grinder is required for this machine route. Beans, capsules, filters, milk, scales, cleaning products and optional accessories are excluded. Retailer prices and stock can change before checkout.
Estimate the longer-term cost to keep →Setup completeness
What else you need
Required purchases, useful extras and later care supplies are kept separate. A connected product is an evidenced option—not a paid placement or the only valid choice.
To start brewing
requiredcoffee · structured compatibility
Coffee beans · connected example: Square Mile Red Brick
Coffee is required, but this connected bean is an example rather than the only correct choice. Roast and flavour remain personal preferences.
£15.25Verified delivered · Square Mile CoffeeCheck retailer ↗
optionalaccessory · structured compatibility
Hario V60 Drip Scale
A model-connected useful extra, not required to operate the machine.
£65Verified delivered · Copper Coffee RoastersCheck retailer ↗
During ownership · not included in starting total
recommendedcare · model linked
Sage ClaroSwiss Water Filter
Sage recommends replacement every 90 days for optimal results.
recommendedcare · model linked
Sage Espresso Cleaning Tablets
Use when the machine’s FLUSH or CLEAN ME alert and exact model manual call for a cleaning cycle.
recommendedcare · model linked
Sage the Machine Descaler x12
Use only when the machine displays DESCALE; frequency depends on water hardness and use, and the water filter must be removed first.
Same-family decision · manufacturer stated
Which version fits your routine?
Both are hands-on 54mm espresso machines with an integrated 250g grinder and manual milk wand; the Barista Pro adds ThermoJet heating, an LCD workflow display and 30 external grind settings versus the Express record’s 16.
The Pro’s current £100 recorded premium buys speed, interface guidance and finer grind adjustment—not automatic tamping, automatic milk or independently proven better espresso. Both still require manual puck preparation and after-use cleaning.Current model route · editorial inference
What should I consider instead?
Both combine a grinder with a portafilter workflow. The Sage keeps manual dosing decisions and manual milk with a fast LCD-led process; the Ninja adds a built-in scale, Barista Assist recommendations, longer coffee and cold-brew formats, and hands-free milk.
This is an editorial inference, not a direct manufacturer comparison. Ninja’s added assistance and drink formats do not prove better espresso, milk or reliability; Home Coffee Index has not independently tested either machine.Current model route · editorial inference
What should I consider instead?
Both combine a grinder and portafilter in one body. Sage uses button-and-LCD guidance with manual steam; De’Longhi uses 3.5-inch touchscreen guidance, automatic or manual milk, and cold-brew recipes.
This is an editorial inference, not a direct manufacturer comparison. Touchscreen guidance, automatic milk and recipe count do not establish better cup quality; published De’Longhi dimensions conflict, and both remain hands-on portafilter workflows.Price tracking · 1 date · 2 model-verified current offers
Tracking has started
Lowest verified delivered · Sage UK£599.95
£599.95£729.99
Sage UK£599.95exact model · Free standard delivery stated · direct retailer link · checked 23/07/2026
Currys£729.99exact model · Free standard delivery stated · confirm local stock with retailer · checked 23/07/2026
CoffeeScore
Independent testing not complete
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We will not publish a number until this machine completes the CoffeeScore test protocol. Manufacturer claims are not used as independent scores.
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ReliabilityPending
Structured specifications
What we know—and what we don’t
Verified by Home Coffee IndexPublished by a sourceNot yet established
Source disagreements · openly tracked
Where published specifications conflict
We keep both claims visible because choosing one silently could lead to the wrong purchase. These are evidence issues, not product faults.
Water-tank capacity
unresolved · low impactWhy it matters: The 0.1L difference is unlikely to change a purchase, but it affects refill and running-cost calculations.
How we handle it: The database uses the current Sage product-page figure of 1.9L and keeps the manual's rounded 2L claim visible.
Depth
unresolved · high impactWhy it matters: A 6.3cm disagreement matters on shallow worktops and when allowing room to remove the water tank or hopper.
How we handle it: Space checks evaluate both published figures and cannot return an unqualified fit. Confirm the exact unit for a close-fit purchase.
Ownership
Cleaning, repair and support
Cleaning difficultyNot yet verified
Repair scoreNot yet verified
Warranty2 years
Removable brew unitNo
Published maintenance routine
These are documented tasks and features—not an independent cleaning score.
Cleaning cycle
The LCD displays FLUSH when tablet backflushing is required; insert the cleaning disc and tablet, run the menu cycle, then rinse the portafilter, disc and drip traySource: Sage
claimedDescalingclaimed
Dishwasher-safe partsverified
Milk-system care
After every milk use, wipe the steam wand with a damp cloth and purge it; clear blocked tip holes with the supplied cleaning toolSource: Sage
claimedOfficial UK support pathwaySage UK source ↗
In warrantySage may repair, replace the product or replace the defective part after an approved claim; a prepaid shipping label is provided when the return qualifies.
After warrantyNo normalized paid repair route has been confirmed in this record.
Sage states typical processing is up to 15 business days plus shipping, depending on the case.Structured replacement partsOpen parts database →
Barista Pro Upper Etzinger Burr AssemblyPart number not exposed · product evidenceBarista Pro Portafilter Assembly 54mmPart number not exposed · product evidenceBarista Pro Hopper LidPart number not exposed · product evidenceBarista Pro Drip Tray GrillePart number not exposed · product evidenceModel-linked consumables
Filters and cleaners with compatibility evidence
water filterSage ClaroSwiss Water FilterSage recommends replacement every 90 days for optimal results.See compatibility and UK offers →cleaning tabletSage Espresso Cleaning TabletsUse when the machine’s FLUSH or CLEAN ME alert and exact model manual call for a cleaning cycle.See compatibility and UK offers →descalerSage the Machine Descaler x12Use only when the machine displays DESCALE; frequency depends on water hardness and use, and the water filter must be removed first.See compatibility and UK offers →
Provenance
Sources behind this record
Every published specification should lead back to evidence. A source confirms what was published—not that we have independently tested the claim.
manufacturerBarista Pro BES878 UK product, price and specificationSage UK · accessed 23/07/2026manualBarista Pro BES878 / SES878 UK instruction manualSage · accessed 23/07/2026manufacturerBarista Pro BES878 product support and partsSage UK · accessed 23/07/2026retailerBarista Pro SES878 UK retailer price and specificationCurrys · accessed 23/07/2026manufacturerClaroSwiss SES878 compatibility and replacement intervalSage UK · accessed 23/07/2026manufacturerSage Machine Descaler current rangeSage UK · accessed 23/07/2026manufacturerSage manufacturer guaranteeSage UK · accessed 23/07/2026
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Matched by category, shared needs, effort and known starting cost. Affiliate status and popularity are excluded.
De'Longhi
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Barista Express
Same espresso route · Also suited to integrated grinder · Similar known starting cost
About £100 less in known starting equipmentConnected records