Espresso shot pouring from a café machine — Photo: Efnan Yılmaz / Pexels

Comparison

Breville Barista Touch vs Barista Touch Impress

Two models compared on maker specs and U.S. list prices, with a buy-now-or-wait call for each.

Quick verdict

Best value Breville Barista Touch ($999.95 list, checked Oct 28, 2026). Touch screen, built-in grinder, ThermoJet heating and a 2 Year Warranty for less. Where to buy
Top pick Breville Barista Touch Impress ($1,499.95–$1,699.95 list, checked Oct 28, 2026). Adds Baratza European precision burrs with 30 grind settings, auto/manual dosing and 14 cafe presets. Where to buy

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Everything below comes from each maker's own product page (list price, specs and the date we checked), U.S. CPSC recall notices, and, for the buy-now-or-wait calls, named public reports of last year's holiday prices. We show no star ratings or review counts. Some links may earn us a commission; see the disclosure.

Side by side

Model	Heating	PID	Grinder	Portafilter	Water tank	Size	Weight	Warranty	List price	Price checked
Breville Barista Touch	ThermoJet	Yes	Hardened steel conical burrs	54 mm	67 oz	15.7 x 12.6 x 12.4 in	21.8lbs / 9.888kg	2 Year Warranty	$999.95	Oct 28, 2026
Breville Barista Touch Impress	ThermoJet Heating System	Not stated	Baratza® European Precision Burrs	54 mm	67.6fl.oz	16.3 x 13.8 x 13.3 in	24.18 lbs / 10.97 kg	2 Year Limited Warranty	$1,499.95–$1,699.95	Oct 28, 2026

Specs and list prices from each maker's U.S. product page, checked Oct 28, 2026. "Not stated" means the maker page did not list it.

Price gap. The Breville Barista Touch has the lower U.S. list price ($999.95 vs $1,499.95, a $500.00 difference), per each maker's site checked Oct 28, 2026.

The two models

Breville

Breville Barista Touch

Chrome home espresso machine with a portafilter locked in and cups warming on top (illustrative) — Illustrative photo, not this model. Photo: Kaboompics.com / Pexels

Why it is here

Breville Barista Touch: semi-automatic with grinder machine, $999.95 list.

$999.95

Breville U.S. list price, checked Oct 28, 2026

Buy now or wait? No clear signal. We found no public report of how this brand priced this model on Black Friday 2025, so we make no call. Watch the price instead. This is a past pattern, not a forecast; we do not have our own retailer price history yet.

Heating: ThermoJet
PID: Yes
Portafilter: 54 mm
Grinder: Hardened steel conical burrs
Water tank: 67 oz
Weight: 21.8lbs / 9.888kg

Key specs from Breville's product page, checked Oct 28, 2026.

No CPSC recall found that names Breville (CPSC data fetched 2026-10-28 21:20 CDT). This is an automated name match, not a safety rating.

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Breville

Breville Barista Touch Impress

Stainless semi-automatic espresso machine with a built-in grinder on a kitchen counter (illustrative, not a specific model) — Illustrative photo, not this model. Photo: valverdesupport / Pexels

Why it is here

Breville Barista Touch Impress: semi-automatic with grinder machine, $1,499.95–$1,699.95 list.

$1,499.95–$1,699.95

Breville U.S. list price, checked Oct 28, 2026

Heating: ThermoJet Heating System
Portafilter: 54 mm
Grinder: Baratza® European Precision Burrs
Water tank: 67.6fl.oz
Weight: 24.18 lbs / 10.97 kg
Warranty: 2 Year Limited Warranty

Key specs from Breville's product page, checked Oct 28, 2026.

No CPSC recall found that names Breville (CPSC data fetched 2026-10-28 21:20 CDT). This is an automated name match, not a safety rating.

See it on the maker's site Where to buy Watch this price

What else you'll need

Beside the machine: a grinder (unless it has one built in), a tamper that fits the portafilter, a scale, a milk pitcher, a knock box and cleaning supplies. See the espresso accessories starter kit. New to espresso? See the best espresso machines for beginners. No steam wand? See the best milk frothers.

FAQ

What is the price difference between the Breville Barista Touch and Breville Barista Touch Impress?

The Breville Barista Touch has the lower U.S. list price ($999.95 vs $1,499.95, a $500.00 difference), per each maker's site checked Oct 28, 2026.

Which is better, the Breville Barista Touch or the Breville Barista Touch Impress?

Breville Barista Touch is our Best value: Touch screen, built-in grinder, ThermoJet heating and a 2 Year Warranty for less. Breville Barista Touch Impress is our Top pick: Adds Baratza European precision burrs with 30 grind settings, auto/manual dosing and 14 cafe presets.

Should I buy now or wait for Black Friday?

Breville Barista Touch: No clear signal. Breville Barista Touch Impress: No clear signal. These calls rest on named public reports of last year's holiday prices; they are past patterns, not forecasts.

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