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	Breville	Breville
MSRP
MSRP	$849.95	$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	LCD Screen	Button
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	5-15 Minutes	< 5 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Barista Pro 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	Yes	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	No	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	12 kg	12.2 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

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Machine Overview

The Breville Barista Pro is priced at $849.95 and is classified as a semi-automatic machine, making it suitable for beginners. In contrast, the Breville Barista Touch Impress is more expensive at $1499.95, yet it also caters to beginner users. Both machines are manufactured by Breville, emphasizing reliability and quality across their product line.

Brewing Comparison

For brewing capabilities, the Barista Pro activates via an LCD screen and has a heat-up time of 5-15 minutes, while the Barista Touch Impress uses button activation and heats up in less than 5 minutes. Both machines utilize a Thermoblock as the primary heating element and have a vibration pump type. The Barista Pro employs a semi-saturated group type, whereas the Touch Impress does not specify a group type. They both feature a water reservoir capacity of 1.9 liters for efficient brewing.

Features Comparison

In terms of key features, the Barista Pro includes an integrated grinder and PID control, alongside pre-infusion and a shot timer. The Touch Impress also shares the integrated grinder and PID control, though it does not have a shot timer. Both machines have an auto shutoff feature, while the Barista Pro includes a boiler pressure gauge and the Touch Impress features a steam pressure gauge. Overall, each machine offers a blend of functionalities, with some variations tailored for user preference.

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