Decent Espresso DE1XL vs Sage Barista Touch Impress
Technical comparison · Thermocoil
DE1XL and Barista Touch Impress are not direct competitors: different use classes (F5 vs F3). Barista Touch Impress costs less (~€1299.9) 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
|
Barista Touch Impress
Sage
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F5 — Professional | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 3523 € | 1299.90 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 23.2 × 40.2 × 42.9 cm | 36 × 34 × 41.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 13.4 kg | — |
| Power (W) | 1500 W | 1430 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 220 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Portafilter diameter (mm) | — | 54 mm mm |
| PID control | — | Yes |
| Max pump pressure (bar) | 13 bar | — |
| Pre-infusion | Programmable | — |
| Water tank capacity (l) | 2 l | 2 l |
| Heat-up time (s) | 270 s | 3 s |
| Steam wand | — | Automatic steam wand |
| Plumbable | Yes | — |
| Flow control | Yes | — |
The differences that matter
- Price: DE1XL 3523 € vs Barista Touch Impress 1299.9 € — Barista Touch Impress wins (+171%)
- Heat-up time: DE1XL 270 s vs Barista Touch Impress 3 s — Barista Touch Impress wins (+8900%)
Which one to choose
Choose Barista Touch Impress if…
you value price and heat-up time.
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