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Barista Touch Impress
The Barista Touch Impress lands as a strong coffee machine, built around Bean to Cup.
71/100
Bean to CuptrueHardened steel precision conical burrStainless SteelBrushed Stainless Steel
£636best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Thermoblock heating
- Built-in grinder
- Auto milk texturing
- Above-average grind settings
- No pid temperature control
- No double boiler
Score profile
Scored against the coffee machines classWhere the Barista Touch Impress wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Type
Machine typeBean to Cup
Thermoblock heatingYes
Brewing
Built-in grinderYes
Grinder typeHardened steel precision conical burr
Grind settings30
Milk frotherYes
Auto milk texturingYes
One-touch drinks14
Controls and display
TouchscreenYes
Design and power
Power1700 W
Body materialStainless Steel
ColourBrushed Stainless Steel
More specs
Wattage1700 W
Machine typeBean-to-cup
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowBarista Touch Impress vs De'Longhi De'Longhi La Specialista Touch EC9455.M
Barista Touch ImpressDe'Longhi La Specialista Touch EC9455.M
| SageBarista Touch ImpressThis page | De'LonghiDe'Longhi La Specialista Touch EC9455.M | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 71 /100Better | 68 /100 |
| Type | Bean to Cup | Espresso Machine |
| Milk frother | Yes | Automatic and Manual |
| Drinks count | 14 | — |
Who it's for
Is the Barista Touch Impress right for you?
Buy it if
Made for your home
A busy household who want a coffee machine that delivers without fuss, and this one fits.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need pid temperature control, in which case a higher-tier coffee machine is the better call.
Daily user
Runs it most days and wants it to just work.
good
Busy household
Needs capacity and speed for a full home.
good
Budget buyer
Wants the essentials done well for less.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Barista Touch Impress worth it?
For most buyers, yes. It scores 71/100 against other coffee machines, a strong result where the class average is around 54.
What stands out on the Barista Touch Impress?
Its thermoblock heating stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the DeLonghi Rivelia EXAM440.55.G?
The DeLonghi Rivelia EXAM440.55.G scores 74/100 versus this one at 71/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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