Will the Sage Barista Express drop on Black Friday 2026?
About a quarter off last year. A moderate cut is likely.
HappenedBlack Friday 2025
About a quarter off at Sage, reported on 1 December.
ForecastBlack Friday 2026
Likely a moderate drop
- Sage cut it directly on Cyber Monday
- Its rival, the Arte, fell further
Should you wait for Black Friday?
Hold off until Cyber Monday. Sage made its cut then last year.
The cheaper picks: what they really did
The percentages are real Black Friday 2025 cuts, as reported that week. The right column is our 2026 forecast.
De'Longhi La Specialista Arte
Out since 2021
−34%Likely a big drop
Same idea, a little cheaper; 34% off last year.
De'Longhi Magnifica S
−28%Likely a moderate drop
Bean-to-cup, no skills needed; 28% off last year.
What this means: The Arte was the better deal last year. The Express wins on its bigger tank and long track record.
Questions people ask
How much was the Sage Barista Express cut last year?
About 24% at Sage's own store, reported on 1 December 2025.
Is the Sage Barista Express still worth buying?
Reviewers still rate its espresso highly, though one said it no longer stands out against newer rivals.
How big is the Barista Express water tank?
Two litres, on Sage's figures.
How we reached this
Last year's cuts are the ones named outlets reported during Black Friday week 2025, against the regular price they quoted. The forecast is our reading of each model's age, its successors and last year's cuts. We never show prices.
We haven't tested these products ourselves. Our picks weigh independent expert reviews against each maker's published specs and the prices we checked. Opinions are ours; facts link to where they come from. How we choose.
Sources: TechRadar: Epic savings on espresso machines – save up to 52% off Breville, De'Longhi and Ninja for Cyber Monday, TechRadar: De'Longhi coffee makers hit record-low prices for Black Friday – save up to 56% on top-rated machines, TechRadar: Upgrade your coffee maker this Cyber Monday – save up to 56% on De'Longhi, Ninja and Keurig.