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The differences that matter.

An exact model, a shared set of questions. Compare the engineering without turning every difference into a ranking.

EP / Comparative study01 Select models 02 Read the differences

Manufacturer-reported specifications. Highlighted cells differ. Unknown values are not interpreted as missing features.
The engineeringBrevilleBarista Touch ImpressView BES881 profile ↗BrevilleBarista TouchView BES880 profile ↗
Heating systemThermoJetManufacturer source ↗ThermoJetManufacturer source ↗
Portafilter diameter54 mmManufacturer source ↗54 mmManufacturer source ↗
PID temperature controlYesManufacturer source ↗YesManufacturer source ↗
Integrated grinderYesManufacturer source ↗YesManufacturer source ↗
Milk workflowAutomatic milk texturing with dairy, almond, oat and soy settingsManufacturer source ↗Automatic or manual steam wandManufacturer source ↗
Brew & steam togetherNot verifiedNot verified
Water reservoir2 LManufacturer source ↗2 LManufacturer source ↗
US supply voltage120 VManufacturer source ↗120 VManufacturer source ↗
Rated power1750 WManufacturer source ↗1680 WManufacturer source ↗
Grind settings30Manufacturer source ↗30Manufacturer source ↗
Burr configurationSteel conical burrsManufacturer source ↗Steel conical burrsManufacturer source ↗
Burr diameter40 mmManufacturer source ↗Not verified
Dosing systemAutomatic or manual dosing with lever-assisted tampingManufacturer source ↗On-demand grinder dosing; manual tampingManufacturer source ↗
WidthNot verifiedNot verified
HeightNot verifiedNot verified
DepthNot verifiedNot verified
Product weight10.97 kgManufacturer source ↗9.888 kgManufacturer source ↗
Pump rating (not brew pressure)Not verified15 barManufacturer source ↗

Warm cells mark differences, not a winner. Unknown values are not equivalent to “no.”

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