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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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The Breville Barista Max's tank capacity is 2.8L, the water tank capacity in coffee machines is the amount of water the coffee machine's tank can contain. This water is used to brew espresso. Breville Barista Express Impress's tank, at 2L has less capacity than the Breville Barista Max with a difference of 0.8L 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 specifically is beneficial to those who value simplicity in filling, and cleaning the coffee equipment. The Breville Barista Max has an integrated water filter, this filters the water used for brewing coffee directly within the machine. Filtration improves water quality and extends the machine's lifespan by preventing mineral build-ups Breville Barista Express Impress also has an integrated water filter, it's key to note that how good the integrated water filter may vary depending 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 specific needs and preferences. Some people consider portability and prefer light machines, while others prefer stability and durability, even if it means a heavier appliance. 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 represents the horizontal dimension of the product. When selecting a coffee machine, it's important to measure the available space in your kitchen and compare it to the machine's dimensions. The 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 coffee machine fits perfectly in your kitchen. The Breville Barista Max has a height of 431mm. As the vertical dimension of the coffee machine, height 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 by 23mm. Therefore it's key to measure the vertical space available in your kitchen and ensure that the coffee machine's height fits in with your countertop layout and storage spaces. The Breville Barista Max has an integrated milk frother, which is a built-in device that is designed 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 machines with espresso capabilities that make the frothy, creamy milk foam. Breville Barista Max has a burr grinder, this is a type of coffee grinder that uses 2 abrasive, rotating burrs to crush and grind coffee beans to a uniform size. The 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 allows you to grind whole coffee beans in-machine before brewing, promising maximum freshness and flavor in your coffee. Breville Barista Max has a 58mm portafilter, a.k.a a coffee filter holder, is the part of the machine that contains 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, enabling you to see the water level inside without opening the tank.

The Breville Barista Express Impress too has a transparent water tank, if having a clear view of the water level is important to you, 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 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 with a difference of 5. This feature is loved by coffee lovers who love 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 coffee machine is capable of making in a single brewing cycle.

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