Should I buy the Breville Barista Express or Barista Touch Impress?

The choice between the Breville Barista Express and the Barista Touch Impress mostly comes down to how much control you want versus how much automation you want.

Buy the Barista Express if you want a more hands-on espresso machine and want to spend less. It’s the better pick if you enjoy learning the process and don’t mind doing more of the workflow yourself, including dosing, tamping, and milk frothing.

Buy the Barista Touch Impress if you want a more polished, easier experience. It adds a touchscreen and assisted tamping, so it’s better if you want espresso with less guesswork and a more modern, guided workflow.