Breville Barista Express vs Breville Barista Express Impress
Two espresso machines side by side, both picks for beginners and for small kitchens. They differ on width, depth, height, weight. The Breville Barista Express is lighter at 10 kg; the Breville Barista Express Impress weighs 10.3 kg.
Breville Barista Express
Breville Barista Express Impress
Our take
The Breville Barista Express Impress costs more, in the $700–1,500 price band against $300–700 for the Breville Barista Express. What you pay for is the assisted puck system, which handles dosing and tamping and shortens the learning curve. If you want to learn tamping yourself and keep the budget down, take the Express. If messy prep puts you off, the Impress is worth the step up.
What actually differs
- The Breville Barista Express is lighter at 10 kg; the Breville Barista Express Impress weighs 10.3 kg.
- Voltage: the Breville Barista Express has 110-120 V, the Breville Barista Express Impress has 120 V.
- Size, Breville Barista Express against Breville Barista Express Impress: width 40.4 cm against 42.2 cm, depth 33.3 cm against 36.6 cm, height 31.5 cm against 31 cm.
- The Breville Barista Express sits in a lower typical price band than the Breville Barista Express Impress ($$ $300–700 against $$$ $700–1,500).
Which one should you buy?
Beginners seeking a compact machine with integrated grinder.
Buy this if you want an all-in-one beginner semi-auto with grinder. It fits compact spaces and suits entry-level use.
Skip it if: You want a dual boiler or a more advanced heating system.
Full specs and review →Beginners wanting automated puck prep on a compact machine.
Buyers at beginner level who prioritize easier puck prep may choose this over the Barista Pro. It suits those accepting thermocoil and manual temperature management.
Skip it if: You want a dual boiler or a more advanced heating system.
Full specs and review →Where each one wins
- A lower typical price band
Specs compared
Rows where they differ are highlighted. Specs are from manufacturer sources; blanks are left blank, never estimated.
| Spec | Breville Barista Express | Breville Barista Express Impress |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $$ $300–700 | $$$ $700–1,500 |
| Machine type | Semi-automatic | Semi-automatic |
| Boiler / heating | Thermocoil | Thermocoil |
| PID temperature control | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in grinder | Yes | Yes |
| Portafilter size | 54 mm | 54 mm |
| Pressure gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Can be plumbed in | No | No |
| Needs mains power | Yes | Yes |
| Water tank | 2 L | 2 L |
| Warm-up time | 1 min | 1 min |
| Width | 40.4 cm | 42.2 cm |
| Depth | 33.3 cm | 36.6 cm |
| Height | 31.5 cm | 31 cm |
| Weight | 10 kg | 10.3 kg |
| Voltage | 110-120 V | 120 V |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
What they have in common
Both record the same value for: machine type (Semi-automatic); boiler / heating (Thermocoil); pid temperature control (Yes); built-in grinder (Yes); portafilter size (54 mm); pressure gauge (Yes); can be plumbed in (No); needs mains power (Yes).
Breville Barista Express vs Breville Barista Express Impress: common questions
What is the main difference between the Breville Barista Express and the Breville Barista Express Impress?
The Breville Barista Express is lighter at 10 kg; the Breville Barista Express Impress weighs 10.3 kg. Voltage: the Breville Barista Express has 110-120 V, the Breville Barista Express Impress has 120 V.
Do the Breville Barista Express and the Breville Barista Express Impress use the same portafilter?
Yes, both use 54 mm.
Is the Breville Barista Express or the Breville Barista Express Impress more expensive?
The Breville Barista Express is $$ $300–700 and the Breville Barista Express Impress is $$$ $700–1,500. Check the retailer for today's price.