Jura E6 vs Terra Kaffe TK-02

Jura E6 espresso machine

Jura

Jura E6

$1,699

4.5★ (1,900)

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Terra Kaffe TK-02 espresso machine

Terra Kaffe

Terra Kaffe TK-02

$1,795

4.7★ (345)

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Quick take: The Jura E6 costs $96 less.

SpecJura E6Terra Kaffe TK-02
Price$1,699$1,795
Rating4.5★ (1,900)4.7★ (345)
TypeSuper-AutomaticSuper-Automatic
BoilerThermoblockThermoblock
Built-in grinderYesYes
Pump pressure15 bar19 bar
Water capacity64 oz74 oz
Warm-up time60 seconds60 seconds
Steam wandAutoAuto (Milk Carafe)
Basket type
Best forEnthusiastsBrew Variety
Dimensions11 x 17.5 x 13.8 in10.4 x 17.5 x 14.3 in
Weight22 lbs25 lbs
Warranty2 years2 years / 5,000 brews

Pros & cons

Jura E6

  • P.E.P. makes excellent espresso
  • Swiss engineering quality
  • Quiet operation
  • Beautiful design
  • Very expensive
  • No built-in milk system
  • Proprietary cleaning products
  • Expensive repairs

Terra Kaffe TK-02

  • Only superautomatic doing real drip and iced modes alongside espresso
  • Adjustable frothing dial handles oat and almond milk unusually well
  • Over-the-air updates keep adding drinks and features post-purchase
  • Smart hopper weighs beans and auto-adjusts grind per drink
  • Costs more than proven Jura and De'Longhi rivals at this tier
  • Milk carafe parts need diligent cleaning after every session
  • App dependence frustrates users who just want a coffee button
  • Young company with a shorter repair-network track record