Breville Barista Touch vs Lelit Victoria
Quick take: The Breville Barista Touch has a built-in grinder; the Breville Barista Touch heats up faster (3 seconds).
| Spec | Breville Barista Touch | Lelit Victoria |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (2,400) | 4.6★ (160) |
| Type | Semi-Automatic | Semi-Automatic |
| Boiler | Thermoblock | Single Boiler |
| Built-in grinder | Yes | No |
| Pump pressure | 15 bar | 9 bar |
| Water capacity | 67 oz | 84 oz |
| Warm-up time | 3 seconds | 6 minutes |
| Steam wand | Auto | Commercial Manual |
| Basket type | Pressurized & Unpressurized | Unpressurized Only |
| Best for | Milk Drinks | Beginners |
| Dimensions | 12.5 x 13.2 x 15.8 in | 9 x 10.75 x 15 in |
| Weight | 23 lbs | 25 lbs |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
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- ✗Superseded by the Touch Impress, so fewer retail discounts
Lelit Victoria
- ✓Ready to brew in about 6 minutes - far faster than E61 machines
- ✓58mm portafilter opens up the full range of standard accessories
- ✓Programmable pre-infusion and auto-backflush are rare under $1,000
- ✓Slim 9-inch width fits apartment counters
- ✗Single boiler means waiting between brewing and steaming
- ✗Small 0.3L boiler limits steam power for back-to-back milk drinks
- ✗Only 1 year warranty
- ✗No shot timer built into the display