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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 is the amount of water that the coffee machine's tank can contain. This water is used to brew espresso. Breville Barista Express Impress's tank, at 2L accomodates less than the Breville Barista Max by 0.8L The Breville Barista Max has a removable water reservoir, this implies the tank can be easily removed from the machine for filling and cleaning.
Breville Barista Express Impress's water tank is also removable, this especially is beneficial to you who values simplicity in filling, and cleaning the coffee equipment. The Breville Barista Max has an integrated water filter, which filters the water used for brewing coffee directly within the machine. This improves the quality of water and prevents mineral build-ups The Breville Barista Express Impress also comes with an integrated water filter, it's important to note that the effectiveness of the integrated water filter varies depending on the quality of the filter.
The Breville Barista Max's weight is 9.9kg, the importance of the weight of a machine will depend on your particular needs and preferences. Some people prioritize portability and opt for lightweight machines, while others prefer stability and durability, even if it means a heavy coffee machine. Breville Barista Express Impress, at 6.5kg is lighter than the Breville Barista Max with a difference of 3.4kg.
Breville Barista Max's width is 381mm, the width represents the horizontal measurement of the product. If you are selecting a coffee machine, it's crucial to measure the available space in your kitchen and compare it to the machine's dimensions. Breville Barista Express Impress, at 378mm measures less in width than the Breville Barista Max with a difference of 3mm.
Knowing the machines' width will help ensure that the machine fits comfortably in your desired space. Breville Barista Max has a height of 431mm. As the vertical dimension of the coffee machine, this is good to consider when buying 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 important to measure the vertical space in your kitchen and make sure that the coffee machine's height is compatible with your countertop design and storage options. The Breville Barista Max comes with an integrated milk frother, which is a component that is meant to froth and steam milk to make milk-based coffee beverages such as cappuccinos.
Also, the @produt has an integrated milk frother, this feature is typically found in coffee machines with espresso capabilities used to produce the frothy, creamy milk foam. Breville Barista Max comes with a burr grinder, this is a type of coffee grinder with two abrasive, rotating burrs to crush and grind coffee beans to a consistent size. Breville Barista Max has an integrated grinder, which refers to a built-in coffee bean grinder 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 in-machine before brewing, ensuring maximum freshness and flavor in your coffee. Breville Barista Max has a 58mm portafilter, a portafilter, a.k.a a coffee filter holder, is the component of the machine that holds the ground coffee and is responsible for creating the pressure needed to brew espresso. The Breville Barista Max comes with a water container that is made of clear material, enabling you to see the water level without opening the tank.
The 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 machines such as the Breville Barista Express Impress The Breville Barista Max has 30 grind settings, this refers to the posibility to change the coarseness or fineness of the coffee grounds. Breville Barista Express Impress, at 25 only has a lesser number of grind settings than the Breville Barista Max by 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 refers to the quantity of coffee-based beverages that a machine is capable of making in a single brewing cycle.