Mythos X1 OT Automatic vs Jura E8

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 machines, we do know which we’d assume is true. Mythos Coffee Machines – 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 OverviewJura E8 Overview – Read the review here! 
Adjustable grinderGrinder type – AromaG3 grinder (adjustable)
Water tank capacity 1.8 litresWater tank capacity 1.9 litres
Touch screen & text displayDisplay  – TFT colour display
One touch selection for milk drinksOne touch selection for milk drinks
Rotary selection knobRotary selection knob
6 programmable selections8 programmable selections
Programmable coffee lengthProgrammable coffee length
Adjustable temperature settingsAdjustable temperature settings (water)
250g bean hopper280g bean hopper
Ground coffee chuteGround coffee chute
Integrated cleaning systemIntegrated cleaning system
Price: +/- R 19 000.00

Price: +/- R 16 000.00

 

 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?