Mythos X1 OT Automatic Vs Jura E8

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines the name Mythos as:

• Myth or Mythology
• A pattern of beliefs expressing often symbolically the characteristic or prevalent attitudes in a group or culture
• Theme, Plot – in reference to the starving artist Mythos

While we’re not entirely sure which of those definitions applies most accurately to the naming of this brand of coffee makers, we do know which we’d assume is true. Mythos Coffee Makers – the X1 OT Automatic in particular – creates superior coffee which may (read: probably) bring together the snobbiest of coffee snobs.

The Jura E8 has been carefully selected as the Mythos X1 opponent; why, you ask? Aside from the almost exact capacity and output matches, they are both one-touch for milk drink machines. With latte’s and cappuccino’s fast becoming the best-selling coffee types, you either know of someone or are that someone who  enjoys the frothy deliciousness that comes from freshly prepared milk and freshly ground coffee. So this goes out to you, cappuccino lovers!

Let’s compare!

Mythos X1 OT Automatic Overview	Jura E8 Overview
Adjustable grinder	Grinder type – AromaG3 grinder (adjustable)
Water tank capacity 1.8 litres	Water tank capacity 1.9 litres
Touch screen & text display	Display  – TFT colour display
One touch selection for milk drinks	One touch selection for milk drinks
Rotary selection knob	Rotary selection knob
6 programmable selections	8 programmable selections
Programmable coffee length	Programmable coffee length
Adjustable temperature settings	Adjustable temperature settings (water)
250g bean hopper	280g bean hopper
Ground coffee chute	Ground coffee chute
Integrated cleaning system	Integrated cleaning system
Price: +/- $ 1 400.00	Price: +/- $1 100.00

 

 Side by side, these machines have almost exact matches. The preference you have for brand, cost and slight “betterments” from one machine to the other would be the deciding factor in most cases.

 

What’s your favourite?