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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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The Breville Barista Max's tank capacity is 2.8L, the water tank capacity in coffee machines is the amount of water that the coffee machine's reservoir can contain. This water is used to brew espresso. The Breville Barista Touch Impress's tank, at 1.9L has less capacity than the Breville Barista Max by 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 especially is beneficial for 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 within the coffee machine. Filtration improves the quality of water and extends the machine's lifespan by preventing mineral build-ups Breville Barista Touch 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 itself.

The Breville Barista Max's weight is 9.9kg, the significance of the weight of a machine will base on your specific needs and preferences. Some people prioritize portability and opt for lighter machines, while others value stability and durability, even if it means a heavier coffee machine. Breville Barista Touch Impress, at 13.8kg weighs more than the Breville Barista Max by 3.9kg.

The Breville Barista Max's width is 381mm, the width is the horizontal measurement of the machine. When selecting a coffee machine, it's crucial to measure the available space in your kitchen and compare with the machine's dimensions. The Breville Barista Touch Impress, at 330mm measures less in width than the Breville Barista Max by 51mm.

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, height is good to consider when choosing a machine.

The Breville Barista Touch Impress, at 416mm measures less in height than the Breville Barista Max by 15mm. Therefore it's essential 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 spaces. Breville Barista Max has an integrated milk frother, which refers to a built-in device that is meant to froth and steam milk to make milk-based coffee beverages such as lattes.

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 comes with a burr grinder, a burr grinder is a type of coffee grinder with 2 abrasive, rotating surfaces to crush and grind coffee beans to a consistent size. The Breville Barista Touch Impress also has a burr grinder which enables it to make a more even grind for brewing quality coffee.

The Breville Barista Max comes with 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 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 part of the machine that holds the ground coffee and is also meant for creating the pressure needed to brew espresso.

Breville Barista Max comes with a water reservoir that is made of clear material, allowing you to see the water level inside without the need to open the tank. The 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 specifically look for 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 process 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 machine is capable of making in a single brewing cycle.

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