Barista Touch Impress vs Breville Bambino Plus
Based on tests by TechRadar (Jun 2023). How we score
Depends. Our pick is the Barista Express.
Neither is our first choice. See Barista Touch Impress vs Barista Express
From 1 tester: TechRadar
From 1 tester: TechRadar
Amazon prices as of Sep 29, 9:38 PM EDT (details)
What the testers found
TechRadar rated it 4.5 out of 5 and liked that "you can simply select what you want and let the machine do the rest": automatic frothing with three temperatures and three textures, and espresso with "a fantastic thick crema." It has no grinder, so budget for one. The Touch Impress review itself names it the pick "If you're tight on kitchen space or you don't mind sacrificing a bit on coffee quality." It has a 2-year warranty.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Barista Touch Impress | Breville Bambino Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,199.95 | $399.95 |
| Cost per year | — | — |
| Warranty | — | 2-year limited |
| Style | Semiautomatic with assisted dosing, tamping and frothing | Semiautomatic |
| Grinder | Built-in, Baratza burrs, 30 settings | None (buy separately) |
| Tamping | Assisted lever (Impress Puck System) | By hand, metal tamper |
| Milk frothing | Automatic (AutoMilQ), with dairy, oat, almond and soy settings | Automatic or manual; 3 temperatures, 3 textures |
| Heating | One ThermoJet shared by brewing and steaming | — |
| Portafilter | 54 mm | 54 mm |
Sources: TechRadar: Breville Bambino Plus review (June 24, 2021), TechRadar: Breville Barista Touch Impress review (June 9, 2023)
