De’Longhi La Specialista Touch
A strong current-value guided espresso machine with assisted tamping, touchscreen coaching, automatic milk and cold brew, though the grinder remains tied to the machine.
Read full review →La Specialista Touch or Sage Express Impress?
Both guide dosing and tamping in an integrated-grinder machine. De’Longhi adds a touchscreen, automatic milk and cold brew; Sage keeps milk manual and offers more grind settings.
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Sage Barista Express Impress
A useful middle ground for buyers who want the Barista Express ritual with cleaner dosing and assisted tamping, while keeping milk texture manual.
Read full review →| Decision | De’Longhi La Specialista Touch | Sage Barista Express Impress |
|---|---|---|
| Index score | 91/100 | 91/100 |
| Best checked price | £499.99 | £599.95 |
| Machine type | Guided all-in-one espresso | Assisted all-in-one espresso |
| Ready in | Fast heat | About 1 min |
| Width | 31.9 cm | 33 cm |
| Depth | 36.7 cm | 38 cm |
| Grinder | Built-in burr grinder, 15 settings | Built-in conical burr, 25 settings |
| Milk | Auto LatteArt | Manual steam |
| Water tank | 1.8 L | 2 L |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
Choose La Specialista Touch for automatic milk, recipe guidance and cold drinks at the checked price.
- 3.5-inch touchscreen with guided drink recipes
- Smart Tamping Station keeps puck preparation cleaner
- Auto LatteArt offers four temperatures and five foam levels
Choose Express Impress if manual milk control and a broader 25-step grind range matter more than automation.
- Assisted dosing and 10 kg calibrated tamp
- Integrated grinder with 25 settings
- Manual steam wand preserves control over milk texture
The decision in one line
La Specialista Touch is best for beginners who want a portafilter experience with step-by-step guidance and automatic milk. Barista Express Impress is best for first-time home baristas who want one box, less dosing mess and room to learn manual milk.