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Sage Barista Express Impress or Sage Barista Touch Impress?

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

What differs

  • The Barista Express Impress is €366.99 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 Impress 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 Impress's milk system: wipe with a damp cloth after every frothing.

Specifications side by side

Sage Barista Express ImpressSage Barista Touch Impress
TypePortafilterPortafilter
GrinderBuilt inBuilt in
Milk systemSteam wand you control yourselfSteam wand that froths on its own
Portafilter54 mm54 mm
BurrsConical steel burrsNot stated
Grind settings2530
Water tank2 litres2 litres
Bean hopperNot stated340 g
Width33 cm36 cm
Depth x height38 x 41 cm34 x 41.5 cm
Pump pressure15 barNot stated
Power1560–1850 watt1430–1700 watt
HeatingThermocoilThermoJet
MaterialStainless steelStainless steel
Warranty2 years2 years
Model numberSES876BSSSES882BSS

Who for

Sage Barista Express Impress

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

Sage Barista Touch Impress

Anyone who wants to brew by hand with guidance, and leave the milk to the machine.

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