Breville Force Gauge Tamper 54mm vs Breville Force Gauge Tamper 58mm
Two espresso tools side by side. They differ on size, material. Size: the Breville Force Gauge Tamper 54mm has 54 mm, the Breville Force Gauge Tamper 58mm has 58 mm.
Breville Force Gauge Tamper 54mm
Breville Force Gauge Tamper 58mm
Our take
This one is purely about fit. The Breville Force Gauge Tamper 54mm only fits 54 mm baskets, and the Breville Force Gauge Tamper 58mm only fits 58 mm baskets. Both are spring-loaded, made from stainless steel and walnut, and sit in the same price band. Measure your portafilter basket before you order, buy the matching size, and do not bother comparing anything else.
What actually differs
- Size: the Breville Force Gauge Tamper 54mm has 54 mm, the Breville Force Gauge Tamper 58mm has 58 mm.
- Material: the Breville Force Gauge Tamper 54mm has stainless steel and walnut, the Breville Force Gauge Tamper 58mm has Stainless steel and walnut.
Which one should you buy?
Home espresso users refining their prep
A spring-loaded tamper in stainless steel and walnut, made for home espresso users refining their prep. It is sized at 54 mm, so it only suits baskets of that size.
Skip it if: You need a tamper in a size other than 54 mm.
Full specs and review →Home espresso users refining their prep
A 58 mm spring-loaded tamper in stainless steel and walnut, intended for people tidying up their puck prep. It only fits 58 mm baskets, so check your portafilter size first.
Skip it if: You use a basket size other than 58 mm.
Full specs and review →Specs compared
Rows where they differ are highlighted. Specs are from manufacturer sources; blanks are left blank, never estimated.
| Spec | Breville Force Gauge Tamper 54mm | Breville Force Gauge Tamper 58mm |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $$$ $75–150 | $$$ $75–150 |
| Tool type | Tamper | Tamper |
| Size | 54 mm | 58 mm |
| Spring-loaded / calibrated | Yes | Yes |
| Material | stainless steel and walnut | Stainless steel and walnut |
What they have in common
Both record the same value for: tool type (Tamper); spring-loaded / calibrated (Yes).
Breville Force Gauge Tamper 54mm vs Breville Force Gauge Tamper 58mm: common questions
What is the main difference between the Breville Force Gauge Tamper 54mm and the Breville Force Gauge Tamper 58mm?
Size: the Breville Force Gauge Tamper 54mm has 54 mm, the Breville Force Gauge Tamper 58mm has 58 mm. Material: the Breville Force Gauge Tamper 54mm has stainless steel and walnut, the Breville Force Gauge Tamper 58mm has Stainless steel and walnut.
Is the Breville Force Gauge Tamper 54mm or the Breville Force Gauge Tamper 58mm more expensive?
Both sit in the same typical price band, $$$ $75–150.