Jura WE6 vs Jura WE8: Who W-W-Wins?

We’ve seen the phasing in of Jura’s newest range of small office coffee machines gaining traction a lot of late with the W-range of machines. While there hasn’t been official word from Jura as to what the “W” is indicative of – we’re going on a hunch that it might:

1) Stand for “wonderful”

2) Be the “Wider” range of coffee machines in comparison to their predecessors, the E-range.

Speaking form the heart, the WE6 and WE8 are beautiful machines. They are exceptionally similar in function and aesthetic, the major difference comes down to their output capabilities.

We compare them in an “apples for apples’ type of scenario, so you can make the best and most informed decision when choosing the right small office coffee machine.

Jura WE6 Overview

The full Jura WE6 review can be found here.

A high-end overview lets us know that, at the core of things, the Jura WE6 has one major difference when compared to the Jura WE8; drink options. The We6 only makes 8 speciality drinks, and is not capable of making speciality drinks like Flat Whites or Lattes.

Jura WE6 Pricing

The WE6 will cost you in the region of $ 2000.00.

Jura WE8 Overview

For a video overview of the Jura WE8, head on over here, and for a the written review, check this out.

The Jura WE8 has all the same gorgeous features as the WE6 (including the Aroma G3 grinder, PEP and TFT Colour Display) – but it does trump the WE in terms of speciality drink selection. The WE8 can make speciality milk-based drinks, like a Flat White as well as Lattes, thanks to it’s professional fine-foam froth technology.

Jura WE8 Pricing

Available to purchase in the region of $ 2 000.00 – $ 2 2 00.00.

The Verdict: Jura WE6 vs Jura WE8 – Side By Side

Jura WE6	Jura WE8
Variable brewing chamber – 5 – 16 g	Variable brewing chamber – 5 – 16 g
Intelligent Pre-Brew Aroma System (I.P.B.A.S.©) – Yes	Intelligent Pre-Brew Aroma System (I.P.B.A.S.©) – Yes
Intelligent preheating- Yes	Intelligent preheating – Yes
High-performance pump, 15 bar – 1	High-performance pump, 15 bar – 1
Thermoblock heating system – 1	Thermoblock heating system – 1
Fluid system- 1	Fluid system – 1
Monitored drip tray – Yes	Monitored drip tray- Yes
Maintenance status display – Yes	Maintenance status display – Yes
Integrated rinsing, cleaning and descaling program – Yes	Integrated rinsing, cleaning and descaling program – Yes
Adjustable water hardness – Yes	Adjustable water hardness – Yes
One or two cups of espresso in one brewing operation – Yes	One or two cups of espresso in one brewing operation – Yes
JURA hygiene: TÜV-certified – Yes	JURA hygiene: TÜV-certified – Yes
Filter cartridge – CLARIS Pro Smart / CLARIS Smart	Filter cartridge – CLARIS Pro Smart / CLARIS Smart
Zero-Energy Switch or power switch – Classic	Zero-Energy Switch or power switch- Classic
No. of individually programmable speciality coffees – 8	No. of individually programmable speciality coffees- 12
Coffee specialties 2 coffees 1 coffee 2 espressi 1 espresso 2 ristretti 1 ristretto 1 special coffee 1 portion of hot water	Coffee specialties 1 latte macchiato 1 cappuccino 1 Flat White 2 coffees 1 coffee 2 espressi 1 espresso 2 ristretti 1 ristretto 1 portion of hot water Milk, milk foam Ground coffee
Hot water function – 3 levels	Hot water function – 3 levels
Additional pre-ground coffee powder – No	Additional pre-ground coffee powder – Yes
2 coffees – 1 min.	1 latte macchiato – 1 min. 26 sec.
2 espressi – 45 sec.	1 cappuccino – 56 sec.
2 ristretti – 30 sec.	2 coffees – 1 min. 2 espressi – 45 sec. 2 ristretti – 30 sec.
Hot water (200 ml / 7 oz.) – 45 sec.	Hot water (200 ml / 7 oz.) – 45 sec.
App Compatibility JURA Connect App JURA Coffee App Professional	App Compatibility JURA Connect App JURA Coffee App Professional
Grinder type – AromaG3 grinder	Grinder type – AromaG3 grinder
Number of grinders – 1	Number of grinders – 1
Pulse Extraction Process (P.E.P.®) – Yes	Pulse Extraction Process (P.E.P.®) – Yes
Programmable amount of water – Yes	Programmable amount of water – Yes
Amount of water can be adjusted for each preparation – Yes	Amount of water can be adjusted for each preparation – Yes
Programmable coffee strength in levels – 8	Programmable coffee strength in levels – 8
Coffee strength can be adjusted for each preparation – Yes	Coffee strength can be adjusted for each preparation – Yes
Programmable brewing temperature – 2	Programmable brewing temperature – 2
Amount of milk foam programmable – No	Amount of milk foam programmable – Yes
Hot water temperature can be programmed in levels – 3	Hot water temperature can be programmed in levels – 3
Programmable amount of hot water – Yes	Programmable amount of hot water – Yes
Resettable day counter – Yes	Resettable day counter – Yes
Programmable switch-off time – Yes	Programmable switch-off time – Yes
Shows the number of preparations for each individual product – Yes	Shows the number of preparations for each individual product – Yes
Remaining time display – Yes	Remaining time display – Yes
Display – TFT color display	Display – TFT color display
Automatic milk rinse – No	Automatic milk rinse – Yes
Integrated milk system rinsing and cleaning programme – No	Integrated milk system rinsing and cleaning programme – Yes
Height-adjustable coffee spout – 65 – 111 mm	Height-adjustable coffee spout – 65 – 111 mm
Height-adjustable cappuccino spout – No	Height-adjustable cappuccino spout – 107 – 153 mm
Hot-water spout – Yes	Hot-water spout – Yes
Height-adjustable hot water spout – No	Height-adjustable hot water spout – 107 – 153 mm
Sound design – Yes	Sound design – Yes
Cappuccino frother – Fine foam frother	Cappuccino frother – Professional Fine foam frother
Water tank capacity – 3 L	Water tank capacity – 3 L
Coffee grounds container (servings) – 25	Coffee grounds container (servings) – 25
Numbers of bean containers – 1	Numbers of bean containers – 1
Capacity of bean container with aroma preservation cover – 500 g	Capacity of bean container with aroma preservation cover – 500 g
Cable length – 1.1 m	Cable length – 1.1 m
Voltage – 220 – 240 alternating current	Voltage – 220 – 240 alternating current
Current – 10 amp	Current – 10 amp
Frequency – 50 hz	Frequency – 50 hz
Power – 1450 Watt	Power – 1450 Watt
Accounting systems – compatible	Accounting systems – compatible
Stand-by power – 0 Watt	Stand-by power – 0 Watt
Weight – 10 kg	Weight – 10 kg
Width – 29.5 cm	Width – 29.5 cm
Height – 41.9 cm	Height – 41.9 cm
Depth – 44.4 cm	Depth – 44.4 cm

Which Jura WE is Best For You?

As you can see in the table above, all the major differences have been highlighted. I think it’s safe to say that the prices differences are so marginal, that they really are not too much of an influencing factor.

We see they are exactly the same in size; what really sets the WE6 vs the WE8 apart then?

In short – milk and ease of maintenance. The milk specialties, milk rinsing and adjustable milk spout are the extra’s which add to the WE8’s functionality and output, and are absent on the WE6.

This is something to consider if you have a lot of decaf coffee drinkers in your work space. Adding to that, the chute for pre-ground coffee (or as the connoisseurs know it, the override doser) is present on the WE8. The only other differentiating factor is the adjustable water spout on the WE8 which is, again, absent on the WE6.