Breville Barista Express Impress vs MiiCoffee Apex V2 Espresso Machine

Buy the Breville Barista Express Impress if you want a grinder, guided dosing and assisted tamping in one machine and a shorter path to good espresso. Buy the MiiCoffee Apex V2 if you already own a grinder and want a 58mm commercial portafilter, dual PID temperature control and an OPV for dialing in shots. The Breville is the more complete all-in-one and rates well with owners; the Apex is the more tunable, repairable-feeling espresso platform with a smaller footprint.

• Choose the Breville Barista Express Impress if you want one machine that grinds, doses and tamps for you and you would rather not buy a separate grinder.
• Choose the MiiCoffee Apex V2 if you already have a good burr grinder and want 58mm baskets, PID temperature control and pressure adjustment for hands-on dialing in.