Jura E8 vs Jura ENA 8
Quick take: The Jura ENA 8 costs $501 less.
| Spec | Jura E8 | Jura ENA 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,500 | $1,999 |
| Rating | 4.5★ (100) | 4.5★ (280) |
| Type | Super-Automatic | Super-Automatic |
| Boiler | Thermoblock | Thermoblock |
| Built-in grinder | Yes | Yes |
| Pump pressure | 15 bar | 15 bar |
| Water capacity | 64 oz | 37 oz |
| Warm-up time | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Steam wand | Auto (Fine Foam Frother) | Auto |
| Basket type | — | — |
| Best for | Beginners | Milk Drinks |
| Dimensions | 11.0 x 17.6 x 13.8 in | 10.7 x 17.5 x 12.7 in |
| Weight | 21.2 lbs | 21 lbs |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
Pros & cons
Jura E8
- ✓Pulse Extraction Process produces best-in-class super-auto espresso and crema
- ✓Professional fine foam frother makes silky milk with zero effort
- ✓Professional Aroma Grinder is fast and notably quiet
- ✓Automated rinse and clean cycles make daily upkeep genuinely hands-off
- ✗Brew group is not user-removable - a constant r/superautomatic debate
- ✗Locked into Jura's Claris filters and cleaning tablets as an ongoing cost
- ✗Milk hose and container demand diligent cleaning to stay sanitary
- ✗High cost of ownership with proprietary accessories on top of $2,500
Jura ENA 8
- ✓Full one-touch cappuccinos and lattes from a machine barely wider than a toaster
- ✓2024 redesign added a touchscreen and five more drinks over the old dial model
- ✓Professional Aroma Grinder and P.E.P. extraction match Jura's bigger machines
- ✓Striking design with the crystal diamond water tank looks great on a counter
- ✗Small 37 oz tank and 4.4 oz hopper mean constant refilling for households
- ✗$1,999 is close to the larger E8 which has bigger capacities
- ✗Milk hose and container setup is fiddlier than integrated milk carafes
- ✗No user-adjustable brew temperature beyond two levels