Breville Barista Touch Impress vs Breville Dual Boiler
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Quick take: The Breville Barista Touch Impress costs $400 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 | Breville Dual Boiler |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,100 | $1,500 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (1,800) | 4.7★ (2,500) |
| Type | Semi-Automatic | Semi-Automatic |
| Boiler | Thermoblock | Dual Boiler |
| Built-in grinder | Yes | No |
| Pump pressure | 15 bar | 15 bar |
| Water capacity | 67 oz | 84 oz |
| Warm-up time | 30 seconds | 10 minutes |
| Steam wand | Auto | Commercial Manual |
| Basket type | Pressurized & Unpressurized | Pressurized & Unpressurized |
| Best for | Milk Drinks | Enthusiasts |
| Dimensions | 14.7 x 12.7 x 16 in | 14.7 x 14.6 x 15.4 in |
| Weight | 27 lbs | 30 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 Dual Boiler
- ✓True dual boiler for simultaneous brew/steam
- ✓Excellent temperature stability
- ✓Adjustable pre-infusion
- ✓Great for workflow
- ✗No built-in grinder
- ✗Expensive
- ✗Complex for beginners
- ✗Large and heavy