Breville Barista Touch Impress vs Breville Barista Touch
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Quick take: The Breville Barista Touch costs $100 less; the Breville Barista Touch heats up faster (3 seconds).
| Spec | Breville Barista Touch Impress | Breville Barista Touch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,100 | $1,000 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (1,800) | 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 | Auto | Auto |
| Basket type | Pressurized & Unpressurized | Pressurized & Unpressurized |
| Best for | Milk Drinks | Milk Drinks |
| Dimensions | 14.7 x 12.7 x 16 in | 12.5 x 13.2 x 15.8 in |
| Weight | 27 lbs | 23 lbs |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
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
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- ✗Superseded by the Touch Impress, so fewer retail discounts