Breville Barista Touch vs La Marzocco Linea Micra
Too close to call. The La Marzocco Linea Micra scores 76 overall to the Breville Barista Touch's 75, so the right pick depends on what you value. They differ most on cleaning and upkeep and milk steaming.
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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 La Marzocco Linea Micra if
you have a small counter under low cabinets and want a commercial-style machine that is hot by the time the beans are ground
Aspect by aspect
| 8.7 | Shot quality | 8.8 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.8 | Milk steaming | 7.1 | ||
| 6.0 | Ease and workflow | 6.7 | ||
| 7.7 | Build and reliability | 7.2 | ||
| 8.2 | Heat-up and speed | 8.2 | ||
| 7.9 | Cleaning and upkeep | 9.4 | ||
| 6.1 | Value | 5.6 |
Scores out of 10. Bold marks a lead of a point or more.
Where they differ most
- Cleaning and upkeep: the La Marzocco Linea Micra scores 9.4 to the Breville Barista Touch's 7.9.
- Milk steaming: the Breville Barista Touch scores 7.8 to the La Marzocco Linea Micra's 7.1.
- Ease and workflow: the La Marzocco Linea Micra scores 6.7 to the Breville Barista Touch's 6.0.
The details
| Breville Barista Touch | La Marzocco Linea Micra | |
|---|---|---|
| Breville | Manufacturer | La Marzocco |
| ThermoJet heating system | Boiler type | Dual boiler |
| 3 second heat up time | Heat-up time | — |
| Yes | Built-in grinder | No |
| 54 mm | Portafilter size | 58mm |
| Yes | PID temperature control | Yes |
| 2 | Water tank | 2 L |
| 22.71 lb | Weight | 42 lb |
| $999.95 (MSRP) | Price | $4,500 (price at La Marzocco Home USA, Nov 13, 2026) |
