Coffee type: Beans
Water tank capacity: 67 Fl oz
Dimensions: H16.4 x W12.9 x D14.1 inches
Weight: 23lbs
The Breville Barista Touch Impress is a seriously impressive coffee maker that stands out for its touch screen, high customisability, and its skill at frothing different types of milk. Despite its wide range of features, a guided menu helps lower the learning curve while its built-in grinder and puck system make it feel like you're a pro. It's great for beginners and experts alike, and the rapid heat-up and intelligent grinding are highlights.
For
- Guided menu with touch screen
- Grinder and puck system remembers your settings
- Ability to froth different types of milk
- Runs quietly
Against
- Expensive
- May be overkill; for coffee experts
Coffee type: Nespresso Vertuo pods
Water tank: 25.4 Fl oz
Dimensions: H10.4 x W14 x D8.6 inches
Size: 7.9lbs
The Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ is a versatile coffee maker with five cup sizes and hot and cold coffee options. It's compact, easy to use thanks to its one-touch operation, and has a 30-second heat-up time. The machine is compatible with more than 40 Nespresso Vertuo capsules.
For
- One-touch operation and auto-emptying feature
- Compact and sleek design
- Fast brewing time
- Delicious coffee with a thick layer of crema on top
- Offers a range of size options and strength ratings
Against
- Vertuo pods are less widely available and more expensive than others
- Does not have a milk function, and adding milk can dilute the coffee's ideal temperature
- Sticks out further than desired due to the water tank
