Breville Barista Touch Impress BES881 vs Ascaso Dream PID
As of August 1, 2026, the Breville Barista Touch Impress BES881 ($1500) is about $50 cheaper than the Ascaso Dream PID ($1550).
Both are prosumer-tier machines, so neither is a clear step up — pick on boiler design and features rather than prestige. At today's prices the Breville Barista Touch Impress BES881 saves you about $50 (3.3%), a modest gap that's easy to justify if the pricier model fits your needs better. The Breville Barista Touch Impress BES881 is MAP-priced (everyone lists the same number), while the Ascaso Dream PID shows real retailer variation — it can be worth waiting for a dip. Remember the all-in cost: the Breville Barista Touch Impress BES881 has a built-in grinder (ready to brew near $1620), whereas the Ascaso Dream PID still needs a separate grinder, pushing a complete setup to about $2669. The Ascaso Dream PID is currently at its lowest tracked price ($1550), so timing is on your side there.
Price history
Key differences
- MSRP: Breville Barista Touch Impress BES881 — $1500; Ascaso Dream PID — $900
- Current price: Breville Barista Touch Impress BES881 — $1500; Ascaso Dream PID — $1550 (3.3% gap)
- Built-in grinder: Breville Barista Touch Impress BES881 — yes; Ascaso Dream PID — no
- Complete setup from: Breville Barista Touch Impress BES881 — $1620; Ascaso Dream PID — $2669
| Breville Barista Touch Impress BES881 | Ascaso Dream PID | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest now | $1499.95 | $1550.00 |
| Cheapest at | seattlecoffeegear | seattlecoffeegear |
| MSRP | $1500 | $900 |
| Savings | save $0 vs MSRP | — |
| Tier | prosumer | prosumer |
| Type | semi-auto | semi-auto |
| Retailers tracked | 3 | 1 |
| Price spread | 0% (MAP-tight / near-zero dispersion) | 0% (MAP-tight / near-zero dispersion) |
| Complete setup from | $1620 | $2669 |
Which is cheaper, the Breville Barista Touch Impress BES881 or the Ascaso Dream PID?
The Breville Barista Touch Impress BES881 is cheaper at $1500, about $50 less than the Ascaso Dream PID at $1550 (as of August 1, 2026).
How big is the price difference between the Breville Barista Touch Impress BES881 and Ascaso Dream PID?
About $50 (3.3%) at today's prices — the Breville Barista Touch Impress BES881 is $1500 and the Ascaso Dream PID is $1550.
Is the Breville Barista Touch Impress BES881 or Ascaso Dream PID better for a beginner?
They're both prosumer-tier, so neither is a clear beginner pick over the other — choose on boiler type (semi-auto vs semi-auto) and price.
Does either the Breville Barista Touch Impress BES881 or Ascaso Dream PID have a built-in grinder?
The Breville Barista Touch Impress BES881 has a built-in grinder; the Ascaso Dream PID does not, so you'll need a separate grinder (a complete setup runs about $2669).
Prices last updated August 1, 2026. The cheaper pick is highlighted; “complete setup” adds a recommended grinder + essentials (see each product’s setup builder). Confirm the final price at the retailer.