The Breville Barista Touch Impress Espresso Machine and the Ninja Creami Deluxe Ice Cream Maker cater to different needs: espresso versus frozen desserts. The Breville offers a premium, automated espresso experience with a focus on customization and quality, reflected in its higher price point and more demanding maintenance. Conversely, the Ninja Creami Deluxe provides an accessible and easy way to create frozen treats, with a simple cleaning process and a significantly lower price. Your choice depends on your specific culinary interests and budget.
| Attribute | Breville Barista Touch Impress Espresso Machine | Ninja Creami Deluxe Ice Cream Maker |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Espresso Machine | Ice Cream Maker |
| Automation Level | Fully Automatic. Also allows for custom manual brewing. | Fully Automatic |
| Capacity/Yield | Bean Hopper: 12 oz, 340g. Water Tank: 67.6 fl oz/2L. | Deluxe tubs hold 50% more than the original Ninja Creami; Each Deluxe pint holds 3 cups (24 oz or 709ml); Comes with either two or three 24-oz tubs; Can make over 2 liters of ice cream with three tubs. |
| Number of Pre-set Programs | 8. It also has the ability to save 8 custom drinks. | 10 or 11 |
| User Interface | Touchscreen. Full-color touchscreen display with step-by-step guidance. | Intuitive touch controls with an illuminated display |
| Cleaning and Maintenance | Requires regular cleaning, including descaling, backflushing, and cleaning of the milk system and grinder. The machine alerts you when cleaning is needed. | All removable parts are top-rack dishwasher safe; The motor base should be wiped with a damp cloth; The blade should be handled carefully when washing by hand. |
| Included Accessories | 54mm stainless steel portafilter, Stainless steel milk jug (480ml), 1-cup & 2-cup single and dual wall filter baskets, Water filter holder with filter, Water hardness strip, The Razor precision trimming tool, Cleaning tablets & disc, Steam wand cleaning tool, Cleaning brush, Descale powder, Drip Tray Guard (on color models). | Motor base with dual-drive motors; Deluxe Creamerizer Paddle; Two or three 24-oz CREAMi Deluxe Tubs with storage lids; Recipe inspiration guide with 30+ recipes. |
| Material Quality and Durability | Brushed stainless steel housing. | Stainless steel housing |
| Dimensions and Footprint | Dimensions: 13.5 x 16.4 x 13.1 inches. 415 mm (h) x 360 mm (w) x 340 mm (d). Width: 13 inches. Compact design, occupies about 40cm of bench space. | L: 30.5 cm x H: 42.39 cm x W: 21.38 cm (Approximately 12.01 inches (Depth) x 16.69 inches (Height) x 8.42 inches (Width)); Weight: 6.54 kg (14.44 lbs). |
| Power Consumption | 1430-1700W. 1750 W. | 800W |
| Warranty Period | 2 Year Repair Warranty. | 1-year limited warranty (2-year guarantee upon registration with Ninja in the UK and ROI) |
| Price | $1,499.95. Lowest price recorded: $1,288.99. | $189.99 - $249.99 |
| User Ratings | Not available | Not available |