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	Bezzera	Bezzera
MSRP
MSRP	$2199	$2999
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Advanced
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Heat Exchanger	Dual Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Lever	Button
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Rotary
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	5-15 Minutes	15-30 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Aria PID (Flow Control) pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Heat Exchanger machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: 0.4L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: 1.5L	Steam: 1.1L
Water Supply
Water Supply	2.9 L - Convertable	4 L - Convertable
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Copper	Copper
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	Chrome Plated Brass	Chrome Plated Brass
Hot Water
Hot Water	Yes	Yes
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	No	Yes
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	Yes	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	Yes	Yes
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	Yes	Yes
Flow Control
Flow Control	Yes	Yes
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	Yes	Yes
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	Yes	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	Yes	Yes
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	Yes	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	24 kg	38.5 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Polished Stainless Steel, Clear Plastic

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Bezzera Matrix DE is a semi-automatic espresso machine priced at $2999 and is classified as suitable for advanced users. In contrast, the Bezzera Aria PID (Flow Control) is available for $2199 and is aimed at intermediate skill levels. Both machines are from the same brand, Bezzera, which is known for its quality espresso equipment.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Matrix DE features button activation, a dual boiler, and a PID controlled brew group, with a heat-up time of 15-30 minutes. The Aria PID employs lever activation and utilizes a heat exchanger, offering a quicker heat-up time of 5-15 minutes. The Matrix DE has a steam boiler capacity of 1.1 liters versus the Aria PID's larger steam boiler capacity of 1.5 liters. Both machines have a copper boiler material and a chrome-plated brass brew group.

Features Comparison

Both machines include notable features such as PID control, pre-infusion, and shot timers. The Matrix DE supports concurrent brew and steam operations, while the Aria PID also offers this capability. The Matrix DE has built-in gauges for boiler and steam pressure, while the Aria PID provides similar pressure gauges and features a no-burn steam wand. Notably, the Matrix DE also includes auto shutoff, while the Aria PID does not offer this feature.

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