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Sage Barista Express Impress or Sage Barista Touch?

What actually differs between the Sage Barista Express Impress and the Sage Barista Touch, and what that means for who you are.

What differs

  • The Barista Express Impress is €73.00 cheaper.
  • Both are the same kind of machine, a portafilter machine, so they work the same way.
  • Both have a built-in grinder, so you do not need to buy one.
  • Milk: the Barista Express Impress does it with a steam wand you control yourself; the Barista Touch with a steam wand that froths on its own.
  • Cleaning the Barista Express Impress's milk system: after every use, a short burst of steam or water and a wipe with a damp cloth.
  • Cleaning the Barista Touch's milk system: wipe with a damp cloth after every frothing.

Specifications side by side

Sage Barista Express ImpressSage Barista Touch
TypePortafilterPortafilter
GrinderBuilt inBuilt in
Milk systemSteam wand you control yourselfSteam wand that froths on its own
Portafilter54 mm54 mm
BurrsConical steel burrsConical steel burrs
Grind settings2530
Water tank2 litres2 litres
Bean hopper250 g250 g
Width33 cm32 cm
Depth x height38 x 41 cm32 x 41 cm
Pump pressure15 bar15 bar
Power1560–1850 watt1380–1650 watt
HeatingThermocoilThermocoil
MaterialStainless steelBrushed stainless steel
Warranty2 years2 years
Model numberSES876BSSSES880BSS

Who for

Sage Barista Express Impress

Anyone who wants the Express but does not want to learn to tamp.

Sage Barista Touch

Anyone who wants to brew their own but would rather outsource the frothing.

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