Breville Barista Touch Impress vs Bezzera BZ13
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Quick take: The Breville Barista Touch Impress costs $99 less; the Breville Barista Touch Impress has a built-in grinder; the Breville Barista Touch Impress heats up faster (30 seconds).
| Spec | Breville Barista Touch Impress | Bezzera BZ13 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,500 | $1,599 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (1,800) | 4.7★ (58) |
| Type | Semi-Automatic | Semi-Automatic |
| Boiler | Thermoblock | Heat Exchanger |
| Built-in grinder | Yes | No |
| Pump pressure | 15 bar | 15 bar |
| Water capacity | 67 oz | 101 oz |
| Warm-up time | 30 seconds | 8 minutes |
| Steam wand | Auto | Manual |
| Basket type | Pressurized & Unpressurized | Unpressurized Only |
| Best for | Milk Drinks | Enthusiasts |
| Dimensions | 14.7 x 12.7 x 16 in | 9.75 x 17.75 x 14.75 in |
| Weight | 27 lbs | 50 lbs |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years parts and labor |
Pros & cons
Breville Barista Touch Impress
- ✓Intuitive touchscreen
- ✓Automatic milk texturing
- ✓Customizable drink profiles
- ✓Premium build quality
- ✗Expensive for thermoblock
- ✗Large footprint
- ✗Auto-steam less control than manual
Bezzera BZ13
- ✓Heat exchanger design steams milk while pulling shots - no waiting
- ✓PID-managed boiler heats in 8 minutes versus 30+ for classic HX machines
- ✓Built by Bezzera, the family that invented the espresso machine in 1901
- ✓3-year parts and labor warranty beats most Italian competitors
- ✗Vibration pump instead of the rotary pump some rivals offer at this price
- ✗Not plumbable - the big 3-liter tank still needs manual refilling
- ✗50-pound stainless body needs a deep, sturdy counter (17.75 in deep)
- ✗No flow control or pressure profiling for the tinkering crowd