> At a Glance
> – Breville’s new Luxe Precision Brewer upgrades the water tank to a removable design
> – Same brew speed under 3 min and temp control within 1°F
> – New thermal carafe rated 2+ hr heat retention
> – Why it matters: Easier filling and better leak-proofing solve the biggest Precision Brewer pain points without changing the proven brew engine
Breville’s follow-up to the Precision Brewer keeps the same programmable brew brain but swaps in the two hardware fixes owners asked for most.
Same Brewing Engine, Smarter Hardware
The Luxe keeps the one-degree temperature dial, bloom-time slider, and flow-rate controls that let hobbyists fine-tune light roasts. Hit “brew” and the machine reads the removable reservoir and auto-adjusts for 20-oz conical or larger flat-bottom batches.
Default profile still lands smooth, evenly extracted cups in under three minutes for four-cup volumes. If you want more body, just grind finer; the brew head saturates grounds uniformly and avoids the bitterness found in many drip machines.
What’s Actually New
Key upgrades over the previous model:
- Removable water tank – fill it at the sink instead of juggling a carafe under the cabinet
- Redesigned thermal carafe – Breville claims two-hour heat hold and a leak-free spout
- Toggle warming plate – glass-carafe owners can switch the heater on or off mid-cycle
The new carafe also fits older Precision Brewer bases, so owners can upgrade that piece without replacing the whole unit.
Should You Switch?
Performance remains nearly identical to the prior generation. If your current Precision Brewer is still running, the Luxe offers little incentive to buy an entirely new machine. Anyone frustrated with the fixed tank or drippy carafe will appreciate the refinements.
Key Takeaways
- Removable reservoir is the flagship fix
- Brew speed, temp accuracy, and cup quality unchanged
- New thermal carafe fixes leaks and retrofits older units
The Luxe is a refinement, not a reinvention-perfect for first-time buyers or anyone who cursed the old fixed tank.
