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Coffee lovers worldwide have been on the search for the perfect espresso machine that makes barista-style specialties from the comfort of their homes. It’s not uncommon for a machine like this to cost thousands, so it’s a big commitment—but it’s worthwhile when you consider how quickly a couple of lattes a day can add up.
Jura has many high-quality home espresso makers, they are renowned for both aesthetic design and the quality of craftsmanship. Today, we will compare two of their more affordable machines, the
There are a few features that the
Quick Overview of the Jura D6 and the Jura E6
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11 x 13.6 x 16.3 inches
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11 x 13.8 x 17.3 inches
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7 specialties
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7 specialties
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1.5-2oz, 4oz, 6oz
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N/A
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LED
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TFT color display
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4 coffee strengths and 2 brewing temperatures
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8 coffee strengths and 2 brewing temperatures
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Aroma G2 grinder
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Aroma G3 grinder
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Pulse Extraction Process, Thermoblock heating system, RFID
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Pulse Extraction Process, Thermoblock heating system, RFID
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Single or double brewing, adjustable height
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Single or double brewing, adjustable height
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63.6oz with CLEARYL Smart filter removes chlorine, lead, aluminum and copper from tap water for better-tasting coffee
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63.6oz tank with CLEARYL Smart water filtration system to ensure pure water and a perfect pull of espresso
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7.1oz
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9.9oz
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Fine Foam Frother
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Fine Foam Frother
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Integrated maintenance cycles
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Integrated maintenance cycles
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Yes, but dongles sold separately
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Yes, but dongles sold separately
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Brewing Options
The
Technology
Both the
Spouts
The dual spouts of the
Water Tanks
The water tanks of the
Maintenance
Coffee machines require a fair amount of maintenance.
Wireless Use
The
Next, we will examine the differences between the
Differences Between Jura D6 and Jura E6
Appearance
The coffee machines have a simple yet sleek design. They are compact there are different color options.
Jura D6
It is a fraction smaller at 11 x 13.6 x 16.3 inches and weighs 19.2 pounds. The color options are black or platinum.
Jura E6
The coffee machine is 11 x 13.8 x 17.3 inches and weighs 22 pounds. You can choose from piano black, piano white, and platinum.
The Winner Is- A Tie
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Controls
As automatic coffee machines, you can brew your favorite coffee with just the touch of a button.
Jura D6
There is an LED plain text display with two dial knobs to select the programs.
Jura E6
It comes with a TFT color display and six buttons.
The Winner Is- The
Programming
For the different coffees, you can also select the brewing strength and temperatures.
Jura D6
You can choose from 4 coffee strengths and two brewing temperatures.
Jura E6
There are also two brewing temperatures, but you can choose from 8 different coffee strengths.
The Winner Is- The
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The Burr
Conical burr grinders are better for a consistently fine grind required for espressos.
Jura D6
It has an Aroma G2 conical grinder for fast and precise grinding.
Jura E6
The updated Aroma G3 conical grinder is a little quieter.
The Winner Is- The
The Bean Container
The larger the bean container, the less often you need to refill it, so only really a feature of convenience.
Jura D6
The bean container holds 7.1 ounces of coffee beans.
Jura E6
It has a slightly bigger capacity of 9.9 ounces.
The Winner Is- The
The Milk Frother
The quality of the milk frother will reflect on those creamy coffees.
Jura D6
It has a Fine Foam Frother.
Jura E6
There is no information on the type of frother this coffee machine has.
The Winner Is- The
Pros and Cons
Before the final verdict, the pros and cons of the
Jura D6
Pros:
- The coffee is far better than your average coffee shop
- Delicious cappuccinos
- Very good value for money
Cons:
- There have been some problems with the bean sensor. The machine tells you to fill the container when it’s full
Jura E6
Pros:
- Excellent bold coffees
- The directions on the screen make it easy to use
- The grinder is a little quieter
Cons:
- It would be nice if the milk frother had a better connection
The Final Verdict
The
- Makes 6 specialty drinks including: cappuccino, Coffee, two coffees, Espresso, two Espresso, milk foam
- Controls make it easy to find, customize and brew your favorite drinks
- Pulse extraction process brews Coffee with a full, rich bouquet and delicious flavor
- Eight Coffee strength levels allow you to fine tune each drink
- Fast, quiet G3 grinder creates 60 percent less Leftover ground Coffee
