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Category | Features | Breville Barista Express Impress | Breville Barista Max |
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COMMONLY ASKED FOR FEATURES | water tank capacity | 2L | 2.8L |
has a removable water tank | ✓ | ✓ | |
has an integrated water filter | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a cleaning alert | ✓ | ✗ | |
operating power consumption | 1,850W | ✗ | |
DESIGN FEATURES | weight | 6.5kg | 9.9kg |
width | 378mm | 381mm | |
height | 408mm | 431mm | |
has an integrated milk frother | ✓ | ✓ | |
bean hopper capacity | 250g | ✗ | |
has a burr grinder | ✗ | ✓ | |
has a steam wand | ✓ | ✗ | |
has an integrated grinder | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a 58mm portafilter | ✗ | ✓ | |
has a pressure gauge | ✓ | ✗ | |
EASE OF USE AND MAINTENANCE FEATURES | has pid controller | ✓ | ✗ |
has a transparent water tank | ✓ | ✓ | |
prevents overheating | ✓ | ✗ | |
OTHER FEATURES | number of grind settings | 25only | 30only |
capsules are widely available | ✓ | ✗ | |
number of drinks | ✗ | 4only | |
uses ground coffee | ✓ | ✗ | |
has dry puck feature | ✓ | ✗ | |
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Breville Barista Max's tank capacity is 2.8L, water tank capacity in coffee machines refers to the quatity of water that the coffee machine's reservoir can hold. This water is used for brewing espresso. The Breville Barista Express Impress's tank, at 2L has less capacity than the Breville Barista Max by 0.8L The Breville Barista Max has a removable water reservoir, this implies the tank can be easily detached from the machine for filling and cleaning.
Breville Barista Express Impress's water tank is also removable, this specifically is beneficial for you who values simplicity in filling, and cleaning the coffee equipment. Breville Barista Max comes with an integrated water filter, this filters the water used for brewing coffee directly within the coffee machine. This improves water quality and prevents mineral build-ups Breville Barista Express Impress also has an integrated water filter, it's key to note that the effectiveness of the integrated water filter varies based on the quality of the filter itself.
Breville Barista Max's weight is 9.9kg, the importance of the weight of a coffee machine will depend on your particular needs and preferences. Some people prioritize portability and prefer lightweight machines, while others value stability and durability, even if it means a heavier coffee machine. The Breville Barista Express Impress, at 6.5kg is lighter than the Breville Barista Max with a difference of 3.4kg.
The Breville Barista Max's width is 381mm, the width is the horizontal measurement of the product. When selecting a coffee machine, it's crucial to measure the available space in your space and compare with the machine's dimensions. The Breville Barista Express Impress, at 378mm measures less in width than the Breville Barista Max by 3mm.
Knowing the coffee machines' width will help ensure that the coffee machine fits perfectly in your desired space. The Breville Barista Max has a height of 431mm. As the vertical dimension of the product, height is important to consider when selecting a machine.
The Breville Barista Express Impress, at 408mm measures less in height than the Breville Barista Max with a difference of 23mm. Therefore it's essential to measure the vertical space available in your kitchen and make sure that the coffee machine's height fits in with your countertop layout and storage spaces. Breville Barista Max has an integrated milk frother, which refers to a component that is meant to froth and steam milk to create milk-based coffee beverages such as macchiatos.
Also, the @produt has an integrated milk frother, this feature is typically found in machines with espresso capabilities used to produce the frothy, creamy milk foam. Breville Barista Max has a burr grinder, a burr grinder is a type of coffee grinder that uses two abrasive, rotating burrs to crush and grind coffee beans to a uniform size. Breville Barista Max has an integrated grinder, which refers to a coffee bean grinder that is built in, that is part of the coffee machine's design.
Also, the Breville Barista Express Impress has an integrated grinder, this feature allows you to grind whole coffee beans directly before brewing, promising maximum freshness and flavor in your coffee. Breville Barista Max has a 58mm portafilter, also known as a coffee filter holder, is the component of the machine that contains the ground coffee and is also meant for creating the pressure required to brew espresso. The Breville Barista Max comes with a water container that is made of translucent material, enabling you to see the water level inside without the need to open the tank.
Breville Barista Express Impress too has a transparent water tank, if you prefer to have a clear view of the water level, you may want to specifically look for coffee machines such as the Breville Barista Express Impress The Breville Barista Max has 30 grind settings, this refers to the posibility to adjust the coarseness or fineness of the coffee grounds produced by a coffee grinder. The Breville Barista Express Impress, at 25 only has a lesser number of grind settings than the Breville Barista Max with a difference of 5. This feature is treasured by coffee lovers who like to customize their coffee brewing to match their preferred brewing method.
Breville Barista Max can make 4, the number of drinks means to the quantity of coffee beverages that a machine is capable of making in a single operation.