Decent Espresso DE1XL vs Sage Barista Express Impress
Technical comparison · Thermocoil
DE1XL and Barista Express Impress are not direct competitors: different use classes (F5 vs F3), very different prices (~4.2×). Barista Express Impress costs less (~€829.9) and is the entry-level choice; DE1XL offers more capability at a higher price (~€3523). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
DE1XL
Decent Espresso
F5 · Professional
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Barista Express Impress
Sage
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F5 — Professional | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 3523 € | 829.90 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 23.2 × 40.2 × 42.9 cm | — |
| Weight (kg) | 13.4 kg | — |
| Power (W) | 1500 W | 1560 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 220 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Boiler architecture | — | Thermocoil (boilerless) |
| Portafilter diameter (mm) | — | 54 mm mm |
| PID control | — | Yes |
| Brew pressure (bar) | — | 9 bar |
| Max pump pressure (bar) | 13 bar | 15 bar |
| Pre-infusion | Programmable | Manual |
| Water tank capacity (l) | 2 l | 2 l |
| Heat-up time (s) | 270 s | — |
| Steam wand | — | Manual steam wand |
| Plumbable | Yes | — |
| Pressure gauge | — | Yes |
| Flow control | Yes | — |
CoffeeSpecs Awards
No awards in this tier.
Best value Advanced
Best balance of technical score and price among the 3 sheets in the Thermocoil category (advanced tier): list price €830, technical score 80/100.
How we assign awards →Lowest price range Advanced
The lowest list price among the sheets in the Thermocoil category (advanced tier): €830. The next one has a list price of €1300. List prices as published by the manufacturers.
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Price: DE1XL 3523 € vs Barista Express Impress 829.9 € — Barista Express Impress wins (+325%)
- Pre-infusion: DE1XL Programmable · Barista Express Impress Manual
Which one to choose
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