Breville Barista Express Impress vs Breville Barista Touch
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Quick take: The Breville Barista Touch heats up faster (3 seconds).
| Spec | Breville Barista Express Impress | Breville Barista Touch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $800 | $800 |
| Rating | 4.5★ (3,400) | 4.6★ (2,400) |
| 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 | Auto |
| Basket type | Pressurized & Unpressurized | Pressurized & Unpressurized |
| Best for | Enthusiasts | Milk Drinks |
| Dimensions | 13.5 x 12.5 x 15.8 in | 12.5 x 13.2 x 15.8 in |
| Weight | 23 lbs | 23 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 Touch
- ✓Touchscreen guides grind, brew, and milk for every drink
- ✓ThermoJet is ready in 3 seconds - no waiting to brew
- ✓Auto milk texturing with adjustable temp and foam levels
- ✓Hundreds less than the Touch Impress with the same core workflow
- ✗No assisted tamping - you still dose and tamp by hand
- ✗Thermoblock can't brew and steam simultaneously
- ✗Grinder struggles with very light roasts
- ✗Superseded by the Touch Impress, so fewer retail discounts