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The Barista Express vs The Oracle Touch

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The Barista Express
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The Oracle Touch
The Oracle Touch9.2Excellent· Top score
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The short verdict

The Oracle Touch edges it on score

The The Oracle Touch leads overall; pick the The Barista Express if its strengths below matter more to you.

The Barista Express
8.7
The Oracle Touch
9.2
Choose the The Barista Express if
  • Hands-on beginners who want one box with a grinder
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Choose the The Oracle Touch if
  • People who want café-style espresso without learning to tamp
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At a glance

Key differences

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Why pick theThe Barista Express1 win
−6,102 gLighter in the hand10,018 vs 16,120 g
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Why pick theThe Oracle Touch0 wins
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Side-by-side specifications

Performance1 difference
Heating system
Thermocoil
Dual boiler
Design6 differences
Weight
10018 g
16120 g
Depth Mm
13.11 in (33.3 cm)
15.2 in (38.6 cm)
Height Mm
12.4 in (31.5 cm)
14.41 in (36.6 cm)
Water Tank L
1.98 L
2.48 L
Weight Kg
10.018 kg
16.12 kg
Width Mm
15.91 in (40.4 cm)
16.18 in (41.1 cm)
Connectivity1 difference
Portafilter
2.13 in (54 mm)
2.28 in (58 mm)
General4 differences
Bean hopper
227 g
227 g
Grind settings
16
45
Milk system
Steam wand
Auto steam wand
Power W
1600 W
1800 W
Pump pressure
15 bar
15 bar
Voltage
110–120 Volts
110-120 V
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