Which is better for a beginner?

The Barista Touch Impress. Its touchscreen guidance, smart dosing and calibrated tamping remove the two steps beginners struggle with most. The Barista Pro rewards practice but gives no coaching.

Is the Barista Touch Impress worth the extra money?

At $949.95 versus $700.00 as of November 5, 2026, you pay about $250 for automated tamping, guided recipes and alternative-milk steaming. If you want consistent shots without learning technique, it is worth it.

Which makes better espresso?

Both use a built-in burr grinder with 30 settings and heat up in about 3 seconds. The Touch Impress is more consistent shot to shot because tamping is calibrated. A skilled Barista Pro user can match it.

Which is easier to clean?

The Barista Touch Impress lists dishwasher-safe parts, which the Barista Pro does not. Both have removable drip trays and water filters.

Which fits a small kitchen better?

The Barista Pro. It is 13.5 in tall versus 16.3 in for the Touch Impress, so it clears low cabinets the taller machine may not.

Yes, both have a steam wand. The Barista Pro is fully manual. The Touch Impress adds steaming profiles for oat and almond milk.

Breville Barista Pro vs Breville Barista Touch Impress

Buy the Barista Pro if you want to save money and are willing to learn manual tamping and milk steaming. Buy the Barista Touch Impress if you want guided, automated tamping and a touchscreen that walks you through each drink. The latest prices are $700.00 at 86DeadStock for the Barista Pro and $949.95 at eBay for the Barista Touch Impress, both as of November 5, 2026.

Today the Breville Barista Pro costs $499.95 less at its best price.

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