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Sage Barista Express Impress vs Sage Barista Pro

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SageBarista Express ImpressSageBarista Pro
Overview
Released––
Brewing
TypeEspressoEspresso
Integrated grinderYesYes
Grind settings2530
Milk systemManual steam wandManual steam wand
Portafilter diameter54 mm54 mm
Maximum pump pressure (maker's claim)15 bar15 bar
Coffee and capsule compatibilityGround coffee in a separately handled portafilter; sold as Breville outside Europe.Ground coffee in a separately handled portafilter; sold as Breville outside Europe.
Drinks and brewing modesEspresso, manually prepared milk drinks and separate hot-water outlet.Espresso, manually prepared milk drinks and separate hot-water outlet.
Heating systemThermocoil with integrated stainless-steel water path; brewing and steaming run sequentially.ThermoJet; maker claims three-second heating to extraction temperature. Brewing and steaming run sequentially.
Temperature controlPID control; manual permits adjustment ±2°C in 1°C steps.PID temperature control with adjustable shot temperature.
Pressure conditionsMaker claims 15 bar maximum pump pressure with low-pressure pre-infusion; gauge shows extraction feedback. Maximum pressure is not a coffee-quality rating.Maker specifies 15 bar maximum pump pressure, low-pressure pre-infusion and 9 bar extraction; maximum pressure is not a coffee-quality rating.
GrinderSteel conical burrs with adjustable upper burr and manual grind-size dial.Current UK page specifies Baratza European Precision Burrs; older units and the manual use earlier conical-burr descriptions. Removable adjustable upper burr.
Dosing and tampingAutomatic timed dosing learns from the last tamp; manual dose option and level indicator. Lever applies 10 kg and a 7° twist. User transfers portafilter to the group head.Adjustable timed automatic or manual grinding; removable magnetic tamper and Razor trimming tool. User tamps and transfers the portafilter to the group head.
Milk preparationManual steam wand; wipe and purge after each use.Manual steam wand; wipe and purge after each use.
Capacity
Water tank2 L1.9 L
Bean hopper250 g250 g
Water supplyRemovable rear tank with filter.Removable rear tank with filter.
Design and power
Height–406 mm
Width–353 mm
Depth–342 mm
Automatic power off–Yes
Controls and profilesOne/two-shot buttons, volumetric adjustment, dose controls and side steam/hot-water dial.LCD shot timer, grind amount and menu dial, one/two-shot buttons and side steam/hot-water dial. Programmable volumetric shots and manual extraction.
Electrical requirementsUK page states 1850 W appliance power and separately a 1600 W Thermocoil; UK manual rates 1560–1850 W, 220–240 V, 50–60 Hz.UK page states 1680 W; linked UK manual rates 1380–1650 W, 220–240 V, 50–60 Hz. Main power is omitted because these differ. Auto-off after 30 minutes without use.
Size and weightUK table lists 42.2 × 36.7 × 31 cm under WxDxH; axis order remains unresolved, so main dimensions are omitted.Main dimensions follow the maker's labelled diagram, W35.3 × D34.2 × H40.6 cm. UK text table instead lists 40.8 × 35 × 33.2 cm under WxDxH.
Included accessories480 ml milk jug, single/double single-wall and dual-wall baskets, Razor tool, filter and cleaning supplies.Dosing funnel, 54 mm portafilter, single/double single-wall and dual-wall baskets, magnetic tamper, Razor tool, 480 ml milk jug, cleaning kit and water filter.
Cleaning and maintenanceClean/descale indicator; backflush group head, clean grinder/tamp system, wipe/purge wand and empty drip tray.LCD cleaning/descaling prompts; backflush group head, clean grinder, wipe/purge wand and empty drip tray.
Regional availabilitySix UK finishes had active maker stock on 3 October 2026; Red Velvet Cake was out of stock.Four UK finishes had active maker stock on 3 October 2026; Sea Salt and Damson Blue were out of stock.

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