Jura ENA 8 Vs. E8

I’ll always go the extra mile for an excellent cup of coffee, including splurging on a high-end Jura coffee maker, because coffee is that important to me.

Unfortunately, it’s a daunting task to pick one coffee maker model over the other(s); and deciding between Jura ENA 8 and E8 was harder than expected. Pressed to determine which of the two brewed better coffee, I researched. With this guide, I share all you need to know about Jura’s ENA 8 and E8 and the differences in their coffee brewing capabilities if any. Keep reading to find your winner!

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What are the differences between Jura ENA 8 Vs. E8?

	Jura ENA 8	Jura E8
What it’s made of (material)	Stainless Steel	Plastic
Appearance	Colors available – massive aluminum, metropolitan black, Nordic White, and Sunset Red	Colors available – White, black, and chrome
Price	Less than $2,000	Over $2,000
Coffee Pods compatibility	No, uses ground coffee and beans	No, uses ground coffee
Warranty
Capacity	1.1L tank, 10 cups	1.8L tank, 18 cups
Ease of clean up	Yes	Yes
Model	Jura ENA 8	Jura ENA
Availability	Readily available	Readily Available
Ease of use	Yes. Automated – Buttons And TFT Color Display	Yes. Automated functions – Rotary Dial and Digital Text
Coffee Brewed at a time	1 cup once	2 cups once

Jura ENA 8 Vs. E8- How They Compare?

What it’s made of (material)

Jura ENA 8 is one of the new coffee machines by Jura, known for its durability and elegance. It’s made of stainless steel, with some plastic parts added for aesthetics and ease of use.

Jura E8, on the other hand, is made of plastic, but it’s sturdily built to withstand years of constant coffee brewing. However, some of the parts of this coffee maker are made of stainless steel.

In this category, ENA 8 wins because it’s primarily made of stainless steel, unlike E8, which is made of plastic.

Appearance

The first notable difference between Jura ENA 8 and E8 is their appearance. ENA 8 is uniquely named in four colors: Massive Aluminum, Nordic White, and Sunset Red. These color options offer something elegant to every kitchen and home style. In addition to the color differences, the ENA 8 coffee maker has a diamond-styled finish on the rounded water tank/ carafe on its side, enhancing its elegance. The water tank is made of crystal.

On the other hand, the Jura coffee maker, which also comes in 4 primary colors – Piano Black, Dark Inox, Moonlight Silver, and Piano White has a plastic finish on the sides to complement the chrome finish of the coffee maker. The E8’s style is, however, well-thought-out, with the chrome-plated cup grilles complementing the overall harmonious design of the coffee maker. Its clean, expressive, and precise construction using high-quality materials gives it a premium finish with a masculine touch. Note that E8’s water tank is at the back for a cleaner look, especially if you prefer having everything tucked away from sight.

In this category, ENA 8 coffee maker wins because of the elegant and diamond-like finish on the water tank, which adds a more stylish flair to the coffee maker.

Price

ENA 8 retails for less than $2000 across stores, while E8 costs more than $2300 in most stores. While the price difference isn’t that significant since you’re already spending a lot in both cases, consider your budget vis-à-vis the quality and features of each coffee machine.

E8 is more expensive than ENA 8. This makes the ENA 8 the winner in this category.

Coffee Pods compatibility

ENA 8 and E8 are loved by coffee lovers worldwide because of the brewing challenge they create by allowing users to use coffee grounds. These Jura coffee makers use freshly ground coffee rather than k-cup coffee pods. With technologies like the Pulse Extraction Process or PEP that optimizes the espresso’s or ristretto’s aroma, each cup of coffee is brewed to perfection.

In this category, none of the coffee machines are compatible with coffee pods since they only use freshly ground coffee.

Warranty

Jura’s ENA 8 and E8 feature a 2-year warranty or 6000 brewing cycles. The 2-year warranty on both products proves that the company fully trusts and is behind its products. It is also a testament to their durability and quality.

In this category, we get a draw, as both products have a 2-year warranty.

Capacity

ENA 8 features a 1.1L water tank capacity, and it will brew at least 10 cups of espresso at a go. It is therefore, ideal for a small family of 3 to 5, although it can accommodate more or less, based on how strong you like your coffee.

E8 has a 1.8l water tank capacity, allowing it to brew as many as 18 cups of coffee at a go. So, if you have a large family or are using the coffee machine in the office or your small café, it will be a perfect size. Besides the large water tank capacity, the most impressive feature of this harmoniously designed coffee maker is that it brews two cups of espresso at once.

Jura E8 is the clear winner in this category thanks to its large water tank capacity and two-cup brewing power. That said, bear in mind that the smaller 1.1l ENA 8 water tank makes the coffee maker suitable for home use.

Ease of clean up

ENA 8, like the rest of Jura coffee machines, has an advanced cleaning system that is fully automated. The monitored drip tray that reminds you to clean it and its automated, integrated functions for cleaning, rinsing, and descaling ensure the most seamless usage and cleaning experience. It has received a TÜV-certification for meeting the highest standards for hygiene.

E8’s one-touch milk cleaning system is just one of the many automated functions of this Jura coffee maker, and it’s the main reason I love this coffee maker – well, that and the automatic milk frother. This cleaning system thoroughly cleans the milk frothing system to leave you with the most hygienic coffee makers on the market. In addition to being automated, cleaning is complete in seconds, with the integrated 3-stage cleaning, rinsing, and descaling system. Its cleaning efficiency is further enhanced by the removable drip tray, whose ergonomic design meets the highest standards while preventing water spills.

While both units have automated cleaning buttons that ensure fast and hygienic cleaning, hence the TÜV certification, E8 has something else up its sleeve – the One-Touch milk system cleaning, making it the winner.

Model

ENA 8 is the newest of Jura’s one-cup coffee machines. It boasts a simple, small, and stunning design that suits amateur coffee lovers and connoisseurs.

E8 represents Jura’s most successful coffee machine lines. It boasts many benefits, a 2-cup brewing aspect, and a reinterpreted design that makes it the best of premium coffee machines.

In this category, E8 wins. Both Jura coffee makers have something to offer, but despite the high cost of the E8, it’s 2-cup brewing, the one-touch milk cleaning system, and over 17 drink options make it a superior model.

Availability

ENA 8 and E8 are available online on Amazon and Jura’s websites.

Both coffee makers are readily available in this category, giving us a draw.

Ease of use

ENA’s 6 grind settings, the touch buttons, a TFT color display, a 2.2-5.4-inch clearance, 10 coffee strength levels, 3 temperature control levels, cleaning prompts, and automatic cleaning and descaling make using ENA 8 a breeze. The round crystal water tank further enhances this quality on the side, which is also easily removable.

E8’s grind settings aren’t specified, but with its rotary dial, digital text, 2.5-4.3 cup clearance, 10-level adjustable coffee strength function, automatic cleaning, and 3 levels for temperature control, it’s easy to use.

In this category, ENA 8 is the clear winner because it has more automated functions and features that enhance its ease of use.

Coffee Brewing

ENA 8 and E8 have a lot in common regarding brewing systems. These include brewing features and technologies like IPBAS or the Intelligent Pre-Brew Aroma System. IPBAS is an intelligent and intuitive system that ensures the perfect water-to-coffee ratio while also ensuring that all the aroma is pulled out of the coffee beans. Both coffee makers also have a PEP (Pulse Extraction Technology), a system designed to force out hot water in small bursts over the coffee grounds, resulting in the smoothest coffee brew with a nice, thick cream.

Other similarities that enhance the brewing performance of the coffee makers include the one-touch brewing function, the thermoblock heating system that heats the water quickly before each use, and the high-performance 15-bar pump that pulls all the flavors from your coffee grounds for the tastiest, most flavorful coffee. Additionally, both models come with interchangeable milk spouts/systems, powder chutes for ground coffee, and a cover for aroma preservation. And they both use 3D brewing technology and have 10 coffee strength adjustment levels.

But these coffee machines have some differences in how they brew and how they allow you to brew.

One feature that stands out is ENA 8’s 6 grind settings (multi-level grinder) that give you better control over the output of the coffee. While both coffee machines have the Aroma G3 professional coffee grinder, which is relatively fast and quiet, E8’s grinder settings are not specified. Also, ENA 8 features the Pre-Brew Aroma system that boosts the coffee machine’s shot-pulling.

While I appreciate the features and function of the stunning ENA 8, I agree with the crowd that Jura E8 is the world’s best and fastest coffee brewer. Thanks to the dual pouring spouts, churning two cups of coffee simultaneously saves a lot of time, especially when you need a double caffeine fix. Additionally, it has a 2-liter water tank, which means you don’t have to refill the tank after each use – this also makes it a good fit for bigger homes or small offices.

In this category, the coffee makers tie because both have something unique to offer and to ensure a good cup of coffee.

Jura ENA 8 Vs. E8: A comparison overview

Jura ENA 8 – Overview

Jura ENA 8 Vs. E8 - Which One Brews Better Coffee? — Jura ENA 8. Image source: Jira

Jura ENA 8 is an elegant and compact espresso machine that boasts a super-automated design and the efficiency to brew as many as 10 barista-quality coffee specialties at the touch of a button – from your kitchen counter.

It boasts an integrated Pulse Extraction Process that ensures the perfect cup of espresso. The quality of your espresso is finessed by the conical burr grinder, the AromaG3, whose 6 grind settings deliver optimum fineness. And speaking of grinding coffee, I like how this coffee machine only allows the use of ground coffee rather than coffee pods in an eco-friendly, true barista fashion. The 1.1L tank capacity and unique finishes make it a tremendous coffee-making unit.

What I liked;

1.1-Liter water tank capacity
Stunning yet simple design
10 drink customization options
Reliable touch screen for one-touch coffee brewing and cleaning
6 coffee grinding settings
Brews your coffee in under 60 seconds
Durable, stainless steel construction

What I didn’t like;

No option for controlling the foam quality
Small dredge holder

What do people say?

We picked the top reviews from online platforms about this machine. This is what people say about this machine:

One customer said, “Delightfully small footprint on my kitchen counter.”

“Excellent quality coffee”- Anonymous

One customer was impressed by the reservoir and said, “The water reservoir size is just perfect!”

“Good quality foam!”- Barista23

Most customers agree that Buttons work seamlessly.

Jura E8- Overview

Jura ENA 8 Vs. E8 — Jura E8. Image source: Jira

Jura E8 is regarded as Jura’s finest innovation thanks to the high-quality brewing of barista-quality coffee. It’s integrated with a number of technological features, such as IPBAS, Fine Foam Technology, and PEP; all meant to brew two perfect espresso shots each time.

Its 12 programmable options and the levels of adjustments for the coffee strength ensure that any of the 17 drink options selected meet your palate and caffeine needs. You also have control over milk frothing, meaning that this is an excellent coffee brewer, even without grind settings on the professional-grade AromaG3 coffee grinder. It also checks the eco-friendliness checkbox since it doesn’t support using non-reusable plastic coffee pods. These intelligent systems, along with the milk system’s automatic cleaning technology, make this 1.9L capacity coffee machine suitable for most people.

What I liked;

2-cup simultaneous brewing
Automatic milk system cleaning
17 drink options
Durable, elegant, and harmonious design
1.9L water capacity
Coffee strength, milk foam, volume, and temperature controls
Super-fast water heating

What I didn’t like;

Expensive
No grinder settings

What are customers saying?

We picked the top reviews from online platforms about this machine. This is what customers had to say:

“I call mine the Ferrari version of Coffee Machines”-John

Another customer who is particular about the cleaning process commented on Amazon, “Cleaning is a breeze, and the machine is hygienic.”

“No more $7 coffees from the café”-Anonymous

“Worth it!”-Jane

Final Verdict: So, Which is Better? – Jura ENA 8 or E8

Jura E8 is better than ENA 8. Notably, this was a close call since these Jura Coffee machines have much in common. However, even though E8 is slightly bigger and may take a bit of space, it brews better than ENA 8 because of the milk foam and coffee strength control options while brewing two espresso shots at a time, offering as many as 17 drink customization options.

FAQ SECTION

Which has a better appearance between Jura ENA 8 and E8?

ENA 8 looks better and is preferred by most people because of its sleek, compact, and minimalistic design, not to mention the clean lines and the uniqueness of the crystal water carafe. But if you want a modern look, opt for E8.

Which is more popular between, Jura ENA 8 and E8?

E8 might be costlier, but it’s more popular than ENA 8 because it’s been around longer and has more coffee specialty options enjoyed by its users.

Which one makes better coffee between Jura ENA 8 and E8?

Jura E8 makes better coffee than ENA 8 thanks to the option of using both pre-ground and freshly ground coffee and the control over coffee’s strength and the milk froth. These features, coupled with the PEP and IPBAS brewing technologies, leave you with rich, full-bodied coffee just the way you like.

Which one is better for lattes between Jura ENA 8 and E8?

Jura ENA 8 makes better lattes than E8 thanks to fine-foam technology, which ensures velvety quality foam without having to tweak the settings.

Which one is easier to clean between Jura ENA 8 and E8?

While both ENA 8 and E8 are easy to clean thanks to the integration of intelligent cleaning, rinsing, and descaling technologies like CLARIS and monitored drip trays, E8 edges out ENA 8 thanks to the One-Touch milk system cleaning function that enhances the hygiene of the milk system.