Breville Barista Touch vs De'Longhi La Specialista Touch
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Quick take: The Breville Barista Touch heats up faster (3 seconds).
| Spec | Breville Barista Touch | De'Longhi La Specialista Touch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (2,400) | 4.3★ (203) |
| Type | Semi-Automatic | Semi-Automatic |
| Boiler | Thermoblock | Thermoblock |
| Built-in grinder | Yes | Yes |
| Pump pressure | 15 bar | 15 bar |
| Water capacity | 67 oz | 57 oz |
| Warm-up time | 3 seconds | 40 seconds |
| Steam wand | Auto | Automatic (manual mode) |
| Basket type | Pressurized & Unpressurized | Unpressurized |
| Best for | Milk Drinks | Milk Drinks |
| Dimensions | 12.5 x 13.2 x 15.8 in | 12.6 x 14.4 x 15.7 in |
| Weight | 23 lbs | 23 lbs |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
Pros & cons
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- ✗Superseded by the Touch Impress, so fewer retail discounts
De'Longhi La Specialista Touch
- ✓Touchscreen walks you through grind, dose, brew, and froth
- ✓Auto wand textures dairy and plant milks with 5 foam levels
- ✓15 grind settings - nearly double the Arte Evo's range
- ✓Cold brew and iced drink presets built into the recipes
- ✗Steep price jump over the Arte Evo for the guidance layer
- ✗Single thermoblock slows back-to-back milk drinks
- ✗51mm portafilter limits third-party accessories
- ✗Automation can stall progress on manual technique