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	Breville	Breville
MSRP
MSRP	$899.95	$1499.95
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Beginner
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Thermoblock	Thermoblock
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	54 mm	54 mm
Activation
Activation	Button	Button
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	5-15 Minutes	< 5 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Barista Express Impress pulls brew water directly from reservoir Note: The Barista Touch Impress pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock machines pull brew water directly from reservoir
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: Not Applicable
Water Supply
Water Supply	1.9 L - Reservoir	1.9 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	No Information	No Information
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	No Information
Hot Water
Hot Water	Yes	Yes
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	No	No
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	Yes	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	No	No
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	No
Flow Control
Flow Control	No	No
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	Yes	Yes
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	Yes	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	No
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	Yes	Yes
Weight
Weight	10.4 kg	12.2 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Breville Barista Express Impress and the Breville Barista Touch Impress are both semi-automatic espresso machines aimed at beginner users. The Barista Express Impress is priced at $899.95 MSRP, while the Barista Touch Impress is higher at $1499.95 MSRP. Both machines are made by Breville and cater to users who are new to espresso making.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, both machines utilize a button activation method and use a Thermoblock primary heating element. The Barista Express Impress has a heat-up time ranging from 5 to 15 minutes, whereas the Barista Touch Impress has a quicker heat-up time of less than 5 minutes. Both machines feature a 54mm portafilter and a vibration pump, along with a 1.9-liter water reservoir.

Features Comparison

Both machines come equipped with similar key features, including automatic shutoff, a boiler pressure gauge, and integrated grinders. However, neither machine includes a steam pressure gauge or flow control. Additionally, they share features like hot water access, PID control, pre-infusion, and solenoid valves. Both machines also include steam wands, but neither features no-burn wands or smart connectivity.

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