Jura F50 vs Sprada TX5: The Test of Time vs The Future?
Jura is a name that has stood the test of time, while Sprada (as their trademark slogan indicates) is – admittedly – The Future.
So, what if we need to decide between two seemingly similar Automatic Bean to Cup Coffee Machines – and we’re down to the face off between two giant names – packaged into two small machines?
We compare them side by side, of course.
Jura F50 | Sprada TX5 |
| Price: +/- R 11 000.00 (excl. VAT) | Price: +/- R 11 000.00 (excl. VAT) |
| Warranty: As per manufacturer | Warranty: 1 Year |
| Two-touch milk-based drink preparation | One-Touch preparation of 8 coffee, milk based drink |
| Basic screen display | Basic screen display |
| Adjustable milk spout height | Adjustable milk spout height |
| Available through manufacturer and specialist suppliers | Available through manufacturer and retail outlets |
| 200g bean hopper | 250g bean hopper |
| 1.9 litre water tank | 2.2 litre water tank |
| Adjustable grinder | Adjustable grinder |
| 15 bar pressure | 15 bar pressure |
| 4 programmable coffee strengths | 5 programmable coffee strengths |
| Integrated rinsing, cleaning and descaling programme | Advanced self cleaning milk-system Integrated rinsing, cleaning and descaling |
| Non-removable brewing unit | Removable brewing unit |
| Pre-ground coffee chute present | Pre-ground coffee chute present |
| Hot water function present | Hot water function present |
| Energy Save Mode (E.S.M.©) | Automatic Stand-by-off mode for energy efficiency |
| Dimensions: 25cm x 34.5cm x 43.5 cm | Dimensions: 33cm x 24cm x 48cm |
| Weight: 9.1kg | Weight: 12kg |
Which Machine Is Better?
As we can see from the above side-by-side comparison, the Jura F50 and Sprada TX5 are so similar in almost every facet it’s impossible to rate one as the winner.
Both machines are small, with minor capacity differences in terms of bean hopper and water tank size. They will both serve the purpose – if their intended use is for a small home or office space which enjoys a few milk-based drinks and coffees throughout the day.
Their aesthetic (in both instances) are not their drawing point – but due to the lesser amount of “bells and whistles” – we see the price bracket of +/- R 11 000.00 for either machine come into play.
What it may come to is two factors; ease of use and backup support.
While both machines have a basic LCD screen display and rotary selection, the TX5 is far more feature filled and may be a bit more difficult for first-time users.
In terms of backup support, both Sprada and Jura do local repairs – while Jura may be more difficult to have serviced and repaired due to specialist suppliers having the monopoly.
Whichever machine you choose – be sure it makes YOU happy – there is no right or wrong choice – just the right or wrong chocie for you.
Happy sipping!
