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Breville Barista Max Vs. Breville Barista Touch Impress Features Review

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

Breville Barista Touch Impress

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Key features of the Breville Barista Touch Impress

Overall Score 4.3

  • Water Tank Capacity of 1.9 L
  • Weight of 13.8 kg
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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 Touch Impress Breville Barista Max
COMMONLY ASKED FOR FEATURES water tank capacity 1.9L 2.8L
has a removable water tank
has an integrated water filter
has a cleaning alert
operating power consumption 1,750W
DESIGN FEATURES weight 13.8kg 9.9kg
width 330mm 381mm
height 416mm 431mm
has an integrated milk frother
bean hopper capacity 340g
has a burr grinder
has an integrated grinder
has a 58mm portafilter
EASE OF USE AND MAINTENANCE FEATURES has a transparent water tank
prevents overheating
OTHER FEATURES number of grind settings 30only 30only
capsules are widely available
number of drinks 4only
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Breville Barista Max's tank capacity is 2.8L, the water tank capacity in coffee machines refers to the quatity of water that the coffee machine's reservoir can contain. This water is used for brewing espresso. The Breville Barista Touch Impress's tank, at 1.9L accomodates less than the Breville Barista Max with a difference of 0.9L The Breville Barista Max has a removable water tank, which means the tank can be easily detached from the machine for filling and cleaning.

Breville Barista Touch Impress's water tank is also removable, this specifically is beneficial to you who values 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 coffee machine. This improves the quality of water and extends the machine's lifespan by preventing mineral build-ups The Breville Barista Touch 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.

The 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 prioritize portability and opt for lighter machines, while others prefer stability and durability, even if it means a heavy appliance. Breville Barista Touch Impress, at 13.8kg weighs more than the Breville Barista Max by 3.9kg.

Breville Barista Max's width is 381mm, the width is the horizontal measurement of the coffee machine. When 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 Touch Impress, at 330mm measures less in width than the Breville Barista Max with a difference of 51mm.

Knowing the coffee 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 product, it is important to consider when buying a coffee machine.

The Breville Barista Touch Impress, at 416mm measures less in height than the Breville Barista Max by 15mm. Therefore it's important to measure the vertical space in your kitchen and ensure that the coffee machine's height fits in with your countertop design and storage options. The Breville Barista Max has an integrated milk frother, which is a built-in device that is meant to froth and steam milk to create milk-based coffee beverages such as cappuccinos.

Also, @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 comes with a burr grinder, a burr grinder is a type of coffee grinder with two abrasive, rotating burrs to crush and grind coffee beans to a consistent size. The Breville Barista Touch Impress also comes with a burr grinder which enables it to produce a more even grind for brewing quality coffee.

The 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 Touch 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.k.a a coffee filter holder, is the part of the coffee machine that holds the ground coffee and is responsible for creating the pressure required to brew espresso.

The Breville Barista Max comes with a water reservoir that is made of translucent material, allowing you to see the water level without opening the tank. Breville Barista Touch Impress too has a transparent water tank, if having a clear view of the water level is important to you, you may want to look for coffee machines such as the Breville Barista Touch Impress Breville Barista Max has 30 grind settings, this refers to the posibility to adjust the coarseness or fineness of the coffee grounds. The Breville Barista Touch Impress, at 30 only has the same number of grind settings as that of Breville Barista Max.

This feature is loved by coffee lovers who want 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 beverages that a coffee machine is capable of making in a single brewing cycle.

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