PHILIPS Baristina Automatic Portafilter Espresso Machine
The PHILIPS Baristina BAR302 is an innovative espresso machine that caters to home brewers who value freshness, simplicity, and design. With an integrated grinder, tamper, and brewing unit, the Baristina eliminates the mess and guesswork typically associated with espresso preparation. A simple swipe of the handle activates the process, delivering rich, aromatic espresso effortlessly. It’s a sustainable choice too—crafted with over 50% recycled plastic and designed for energy efficiency. Whether you’re pulling a single shot, lungo, or something more intense, this machine delivers with consistency and flair.
Product Highlights & Features
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3-in-1 Functionality: Automatically grinds, tamps, and brews coffee in one smooth motion.
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Swipe-to-Brew Interface: Intuitive single-motion brewing—just swipe and wait less than 60 seconds.
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16-Bar Pump Pressure: Provides optimal extraction for café-quality espresso.
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Compact Design: Fits comfortably on small kitchen counters without sacrificing performance.
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Built-in Grinder: Ensures every shot is made from freshly ground beans.
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Sustainable Construction: Made with more than 50% recycled plastic (excluding water/coffee-contact parts).
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Customizable Brewing Options: Choose from espresso, lungo, or a stronger shot.
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Aesthetic Finish: Stylish white body paired with an ash wood portafilter handle for a modern, natural look.
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Energy Efficient: Complies with Swiss A+ energy standards.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
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| Brand | PHILIPS |
| Model Number | BAR302/20 |
| Color | Natural White with Ash Wood Handle |
| Product Dimensions | 14.96″ D x 7.09″ W x 13.58″ H |
| Item Weight | 4.84 kg (approx. 10.67 lbs) |
| Coffee Maker Type | Espresso Machine |
| Pump Pressure | 16 Bar |
| Capacity | 1.2 Liters |
| Grinder Type | Integrated automatic grinder |
| Voltage | 120V |
| Wattage | 1550 Watts |
| User Interface | Manual swipe handle |
| Energy Efficiency | A+ (Swiss Standard) |
| Material Sustainability | >50% Recycled Plastics |
Final Verdict
The PHILIPS Baristina BAR302 strikes an excellent balance between convenience, performance, and eco-conscious design. It’s ideal for espresso enthusiasts who want fresh, full-bodied coffee without the hassle of separate equipment. While it may not offer the in-depth customization of higher-end machines, its simplicity and efficiency make it an outstanding value for everyday use—especially for small kitchens or those seeking a minimalistic brewing experience. With its unique swipe-to-brew mechanism and integrated grinder, the Baristina is more than just stylish—it’s smart, sustainable, and seriously satisfying.
⭐ Recommended for: Busy coffee lovers, beginners who want quality without complexity, and design-conscious homes.
Igor Davidyuk –
Fresh coffee every morning.
I love how quick and easy this machine is to use. Just add beans and water, swipe the handle, and you get a fresh cup of coffee in under a minute. The design is beautiful and compact — perfect for my kitchen. The coffee tastes great, and the built-in grinder is surprisingly quiet. It’s not a café-level espresso, but it’s perfect for everyday use. Very happy with this purchase!
4 people found this helpful
KamillaKamilla –
Cafe-quality espresso in one smooth motion!
I’m absolutely in love with the Philips Baristina! It combines everything I want in a compact and beautiful machine — grinding, tamping, and brewing all in one seamless motion. The 16-bar pressure delivers rich, velvety espresso with a perfect crema every time.The design is stunning — the natural white finish with the ash wood portafilter looks so elegant on my kitchen counter. It’s super intuitive to use, easy to clean, and doesn’t take up much space. I also appreciate how quiet it is compared to other machines I’ve tried.If you want fresh espresso from whole beans without the hassle, this is 100% worth it. Highly recommended!
16 people found this helpful
Wendi –
Great countertop espresso machine!
This machine is overall pretty awesome. It’s small enough to easily fit on my kitchen counter, and to be honest, it’s really no bigger than a standard Keurig machine. I have always felt very intimidated by the idea of trying to make espresso at home, but this machine takes out all of the guesswork. I like that the water reservoir is on the back of the machine. I also like that it only has three buttons (one for espresso, one for a stronger espresso, and one for a coffee made of espresso and hot water). That’s it. Just three buttons. I also love that the portafilter moves on it’s own from the side that inserts the grounds to the side that brews the espresso. I do wish it came with the cute little espresso cup in the pictures, but it’s not a big deal. I use a thick, small, stemless wine glass in it’s place and it works perfectly. I also wish the container that holds the espresso beans was a bit bigger. Ideally, I would prefer that it hold a standard 12 oz bag of espresso beans. Overall, the machine is great. My only complaint is that it seemed to take some time to warm up and I wasted about 3-5 shots of espresso (and beans) waiting for it to make a good puck, and a good shot of espresso. It also seems that if the portafilter is not cleaned out 100%, rinsed, and dried before reuse, that the machine leaks water when the portafilter is making espresso. Perhaps these kinks will work themselves out as I use the machine (today is only day two).
28 people found this helpful
Haley –
Cute, small, effective- tbd on durability and quality
This espresso machine has been great so far! It does everything (besides milk steaming/frothing), and is pretty automatic. I bought it for my mom who likes espresso drinks, but isn’t that savvy about making them, and doesn’t want a machine with too much room for error/skill involved. This machine is perfect for that, as it grinds and tamps the coffee and produces espresso. I’m giving her a separate milk frother too for milk-based drinks (latte’s), and I’ll update this after I hear her thoughts. In general, I’m hesitant about machines with the grinder built in since it can be hard (or impossible) to clean, and I worry about it becoming non-functioning due to one part and not the whole espresso set up, but I’ll have to see how long this lasts for. It is super cute and small, perfect for keeping on the counter in a small kitchen. —Update: my mom is obsessed with this now, and packed away her drip coffee machine. She says she doesn’t need cream/milk or anything with the espresso or longo, and got a bit over caffeinated the first few days with the ease of making a coffee and how tasty it was. I’m now jealous of her machine (I have a very nice espresso machine but it takes a bit more time/effort than this) and would love one of these for my office- it’s so simple, it would be hard for any officemates to mess it up.
13 people found this helpful
Mirza Faith –
Quick and Amazing
Loveeeeee this espresso machine! Super easy to use and it doesn’t take much space on my counter. I love how quick I get a drink so I’m out the door in minutes! Isn’t loud and you do truly get a rich crema each time. Definitely worth every penny!
One person found this helpful
G. Zhao –
Game changer! Easiest cup of espresso
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Why did you pick this product vs others?:Wow this makes the easiest cup of espresso. We brought this during prime day and so glad we did. The setup is so easy and quick and clean up is even faster. I’m sure other machines make great espresso but I hate the many steps and clean up process, this completely changes the game. This machine is small and aesthetically pleasing. Literally a one step process, after grinding, the machine automatically shifts over to brew. Wow wow wow! Depending on the bean, there’s a good layer of crema. I used regular coffee beans since that’s what I had on hand and it still tasted great. Few minor cons: 1. should have been a flat head plug, I hate how much the plug jutes out of the outlet. 2. Would have preferred a darker premium wood handle on the Porto filter Ease of cleaning:So easyQuality:Nicely made, smooth surface and quality material. Functionality:So easy to use and clean
11 people found this helpful
Michael Zucker –
Barista-Quality Espresso Made Easy
Absolutely love this machine! The PHILIPS Baristina makes having café-quality espresso at home effortless. I was honestly surprised by how compact and sleek it is, but don’t let the size fool you, this thing delivers. It grinds the beans, tamps automatically, and brews a smooth espresso. It’s easy to clean and surprisingly quiet. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a no-fuss, high-quality espresso experience at home.
5 people found this helpful
Britton and Sarah Williams –
It’s amazing!
Why did you pick this product vs others?:This espresso machine is amazing! It is fast and not noisy at all. Heats up perfectly. I now am very interested in buying also the milk frother. It is not a big machine. It is delicate and the design is very beautiful.
2 people found this helpful
JC –
Great Espresso Machine
I don’t need an extremely fancy and expensive machine in the market with lots of buttons and even with a built in milk frother. All those complicated parts and accessories require maintenance especially the frother wand like some machines have, if not cleaned regularly it will clog due to residue accumulated inside and create bacteria and bad smell. I have a separate stainless pitcher that is very easy to clean.I am sure after using a while this little machine also needs descaling. Fortunately the video is available. Love this little pretty is very easy to use. I am very happy I found this good quality machine that is pretty to look at, doesn’t occupy a lot of space on the counter and also easy to maintain.
Erica Hudson –
Just what I was looking for
My husband and I have been using this every day for a week now. Before, we just weren’t happy with how our coffee was tasting so we got this espresso machine. It’s simple to use, does not come with a manual but we looked it up online. Im actually enjoying my cup of coffee now whereas before, I’d drink maybe half of the cup and be done. We dont care about fancy coffee drinks so this is perfect for us! I really wanted a machine that would grind the coffee beans and dispense them automatically and this does just what I wanted! It’s a little loud when brewing, but not terrible. Definitely worth it for us.