Compare Machines


	Breville	Bezzera
MSRP
MSRP	$499.95	$1839
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Intermediate
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Thermoblock	Heat Exchanger
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	54 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Button	Lever
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Bambino Plus pulls brew water directly from reservoir Note: The Magica PID pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: Not Applicable Heat Exchanger machines pull brew water directly from reservoir
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: 2L
Water Supply
Water Supply	1.9 L - Reservoir	4 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	No Information	Copper
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	Chrome Plated Brass
Hot Water
Hot Water	No	Yes
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	No	No
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	Yes	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	No	No
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	Yes
Flow Control
Flow Control	No	No
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	Yes	Yes
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	No	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	Yes
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	5.4 kg	28.1 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Breville Bambino Plus is a beginner-friendly semi-automatic espresso machine priced at $499.95, while the Bezzera Magica PID caters to an intermediate skill level at a significantly higher price of $1839. Both machines are constructed from stainless steel, suggesting durability and a professional appearance.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Bambino Plus features a button activation and uses a thermoblock primary heating element, boasting a quick heat-up time of less than 5 minutes. On the other hand, the Magica PID employs lever activation and incorporates a heat exchanger heating element, with a longer heat-up time ranging from 5 to 15 minutes. The Bambino Plus has a water reservoir capacity of 1.9 liters compared to the Magica PID's larger 4-liter reservoir. Additionally, the Bambino Plus has a portafilter size of 54mm, while the Magica PID uses a larger 58mm portafilter.

Features Comparison

Both machines come with notable features. The Bambino Plus includes PID control and a pre-infusion functionality but lacks gauges for boiler or steam pressure. Conversely, the Magica PID not only offers PID control and pre-infusion but also includes boiler and steam pressure gauges and can brew concurrently with steam. Additionally, the Magica PID features an over-pressure valve and has a steam boiler capacity of 2 liters, enhancing its versatility for more advanced users.

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