Looks like many models on sale including delonghi la specialista (edit: I forgot that one was the one with not so great reviews, all the names are blurring together at this point).

Can anyone comment on of this one is worth the added cost over OP? Thanks and glad to see more deals on machines today!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08133H...BBYNPV33_0

The main differences are that the PRO takes 3 seconds to heat up vs the OP which takes 30-40 seconds. It also has a 4 hole steam wand vs single hole , which is considered inferior.

I have the pro and it's amazing. Another Slickdeals post has it at 679 in black from Best buy. That's a great deal.

Thanks for the reply. I think I may go with the Pro. I have Amazon card so I get 5% back and it's same price as the best buy deal.

Good deal. I wish Breville would figure out how to add some sort of lattego-like system to this machine considering its purpose is to automate the tamping process. Can't help but feel like that would put it over the top for people who still want the espresso quality of semi-autos but the convenience of a superauto. Maybe they've done market research and I'm wrong and people who want autotamp want a manual wand.

You are so right. Actually I'm a little shocked that this machine doesn't include an automatic steam wand (like they have on the Bambino Plus and Barista Touch). It would seem obvious someone wanting a simpler espresso-making experience would want both assisted tamping and auto frothing. I'm sure that machine is coming, but this ain't it.

You nailed it. I am the consumer you described, and I almost went with this. Ultimately said screw it and got a nice super automatic + a $35 auto milk frother.