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Breville Barista Max Vs. Breville Barista Express Impress Features Review

7 minute read   Last updated on Aug 18, 2024
Breville Barista Express Impress

Breville Barista Express Impress

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Key features of the Breville Barista Express Impress

Overall Score 5.4

  • Water Tank Capacity of 2 L
  • Weight of 6.5 kg
  • Has Pid Controller
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Breville Barista Max

Breville Barista Max

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Key features of the Breville Barista Max

Overall Score 3.5

  • Water Tank Capacity of 2.8 L
  • Weight of 9.9 kg

A summary by feature comparison

Category Features Breville Barista Express Impress Breville Barista Max
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, the water tank capacity in coffee machines refers to the amount of water the coffee machine's tank can contain. This water is used for brewing coffee. The Breville Barista Express Impress's tank, at 2L accomodates less than the Breville Barista Max with a difference of 0.8L Breville Barista Max has a removable water reservoir, this means the tank can be easily detached from the machine for filling and cleaning.

Breville Barista Express Impress's water tank is also removable, this especially is beneficial for those who value simplicity in filling, and cleaning the coffee equipment. Breville Barista Max comes with an integrated water filter, which filters the water used for brewing coffee directly within the coffee machine. Filtration improves water quality and prevents mineral build-ups The Breville Barista Express Impress also comes with an integrated water filter, it's key to note that how good the integrated water filter varies based on the quality of the filter itself.

Breville Barista Max's weight is 9.9kg, the significance of the weight of a coffee machine will base on your particular needs and wants. Some people consider portability and prefer lighter machines, while others prefer stability and durability, even if it means a heavy coffee machine. The Breville Barista Express Impress, at 6.5kg is lighter than the Breville Barista Max by 3.4kg.

Breville Barista Max's width is 381mm, the width represents the horizontal dimension of the machine. If you are selecting a coffee machine, it's important to measure the available space in your space 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 helps ensure that the machine fits perfectly in your desired space. Breville Barista Max has a height of 431mm. As the vertical dimension of the coffee machine, it is important to consider when selecting a coffee 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 ensure that the machine's height is compatible with your countertop design and storage spaces. Breville Barista Max comes with an integrated milk frother, which is a component that is designed to froth and steam milk to make milk-based coffee beverages such as macchiatos.

Also, @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 has a burr grinder, a burr grinder is a type of coffee grinder with two abrasive, rotating surfaces to crush and grind coffee beans to a uniform 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 directly before brewing, promising 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 coffee machine that holds the ground coffee and is responsible for creating the pressure needed to brew espresso. Breville Barista Max comes with a water reservoir that is made of translucent material, allowing you to observe the water level 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 look for coffee machines such as the Breville Barista Express Impress The Breville Barista Max has 30 grind settings, this is the ability to change 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 by 5. This feature is loved by coffee lovers who want to customize their coffee brewing process 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.

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