Breville Barista Express Impress vs Breville Barista Pro
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Quick take: The Breville Barista Express Impress costs $150 less; the Breville Barista Pro heats up faster (3 seconds).
| Spec | Breville Barista Express Impress | Breville Barista Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $750 | $900 |
| Rating | 4.5★ (3,400) | 4.5★ (4,200) |
| Type | Semi-Automatic | Semi-Automatic |
| Boiler | Thermoblock | Thermoblock |
| Built-in grinder | Yes | Yes |
| Pump pressure | 15 bar | 15 bar |
| Water capacity | 67 oz | 67 oz |
| Warm-up time | 30 seconds | 3 seconds |
| Steam wand | Manual | Manual |
| Basket type | Pressurized & Unpressurized | Pressurized & Unpressurized |
| Best for | Enthusiasts | Enthusiasts |
| Dimensions | 13.5 x 12.5 x 15.8 in | 13.3 x 12.5 x 15.5 in |
| Weight | 23 lbs | 22 lbs |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
Pros & cons
Breville Barista Express Impress
- ✓Integrated grinder saves counter space
- ✓Assisted tamping for consistency
- ✓Good grind quality
- ✓Great value all-in-one
- ✗Large footprint
- ✗Thermoblock not ideal for back-to-back shots
- ✗Learning curve
Breville Barista Pro
- ✓Instant heat-up with ThermoJet
- ✓Built-in grinder
- ✓Better grind adjustment than Express
- ✓Good LCD interface
- ✗Thermoblock limits steam power
- ✗Grinder good but not great
- ✗Large footprint
- ✗Step up from Express is marginal for some