Name: Breville Oracle BES980XL
Brand: Breville

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One of the most popular hybrid super/semi-automatics, the Breville Oracle offers an impressive list of high-end features: 40 grind sizes, 84 oz water tank, dual boilers (including HX for steam), PID temp control, and more.

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Key Features of the Breville Oracle BES980XL

Key Features of Breville Oracle BES980XL

Feature	Specification
Machine type	Semi-automatic
Integrated grinder	Stainless steel conical burr grinder with 40 grind size settings
Bean hopper	8 oz
Bypass doser	None
Water Reservoir	84 oz
Portafilter size	58mm
Portafilters included	2x single-wall/non-pressurized (1 and 2 cups)
Boiler type	Thermoblock (espresso) + heat exchange (HX - steam)
Frother	360 degree swivel wand with automatic and manual modes
Brew sizes	Single espresso, double espresso, and long black (up to 12 oz)
Pre-infusion	Yes
Display	3 blue backlit LCD displays (not touch) including main display, grinder display, and frother display
Specialty beverage buttons	4 programmed beverages (espresso, double espresso, long black, hot water)
Adjustable exit valves	No, fixed 4" cup clearance
Dose size selector	Dose size controlled by beverage and grind size selected; also features manual override mode to set grind time (seconds)
Temperature control	5 brew temp levels (190°-205°F) + milk temp selector
Strength control	Via grind size and dose volume
Auto-off	5-20 min
Spent puck drawer	None
Drip tray	Removable
Warranty	2 years
Case material	Stainless steel
Dimensions	15.0"W x 16.3"D x 18.0"H
Weight	35 lbs
Power	1800W

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Breville Oracle BES980XL Review

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