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	Breville	Breville
MSRP
MSRP	$1099.95	$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	Touch Screen	Button
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	< 5 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Barista Touch 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	Yes	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	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	10.4 kg	12.2 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

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Machine Overview

The Breville Barista Touch is priced at $1,099.95 and is categorized as a semi-automatic machine suitable for beginners. In contrast, the Breville Barista Touch Impress is more expensive at $1,499.95, yet it also targets the beginner skill level. Both machines carry the Breville brand, known for its focus on user-friendly espresso experiences.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, both machines utilize a Thermoblock primary heating element and a vibration pump type. They both feature a water reservoir capacity of 1.9 liters and have a heat-up time of less than 5 minutes. The Barista Touch operates using a touch screen for activation, while the Barista Touch Impress uses buttons. Additionally, both machines have portafilters of 54 mm but lack detailed information about brew group and boiler materials.

Features Comparison

Key features of the machines show similarities and some differences: both have an integrated grinder, pre-infusion capability, and auto shutoff. The Barista Touch includes a no-burn steam wand, while the Barista Touch Impress does not. Notably, the Impress variant offers a boiler pressure gauge, enhancing brewing precision, while both models lack smart connectivity and flow control features.

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