Breville Barista Touch vs ECM Synchronika
Too close to call. The Breville Barista Touch scores 75 overall to the ECM Synchronika's 74, so the right pick depends on what you value. They differ most on cleaning and upkeep and heat-up and speed.
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Which should you buy?
Pick the Breville Barista Touch if
you make lattes or flat whites most mornings for a household that wants its own saved drinks and would rather press a button than learn to steam milk
Pick the ECM Synchronika if
you make espresso and milk drinks every day, have a deep counter and a timer plug or a patient morning, and want a machine to keep for decades.
Aspect by aspect
| 8.7 | Shot quality | 9.4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.8 | Milk steaming | 8.6 | ||
| 6.0 | Ease and workflow | 6.0 | ||
| 7.7 | Build and reliability | 7.5 | ||
| 8.2 | Heat-up and speed | 6.0 | ||
| 7.9 | Cleaning and upkeep | 5.0 | ||
| 6.1 | Value | 6.0 |
Scores out of 10. Bold marks a lead of a point or more.
Where they differ most
- Cleaning and upkeep: the Breville Barista Touch scores 7.9 to the ECM Synchronika's 5.0.
- Heat-up and speed: the Breville Barista Touch scores 8.2 to the ECM Synchronika's 6.0.
- Milk steaming: the ECM Synchronika scores 8.6 to the Breville Barista Touch's 7.8.
The details
| Breville Barista Touch | ECM Synchronika | |
|---|---|---|
| Breville | Manufacturer | ECM |
| ThermoJet heating system | Boiler type | — |
| 3 second heat up time | Heat-up time | — |
| Yes | Built-in grinder | — |
| 54 mm | Portafilter size | — |
| Yes | PID temperature control | — |
| 2 | Water tank | — |
| 22.71 lb | Weight | — |
| $999.95 (MSRP) | Price | $3,249 (price at 1st-line Equipment, Nov 13, 2026) |
