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	Breville	Decent
MSRP
MSRP	$499.95	$4399
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Advanced
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Thermoblock	Custom Heating Element
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	54 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Button	Touch Screen
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	< 5 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Bambino Plus pulls brew water directly from reservoir Note: The DE1 XXL pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: Not Applicable Custom Heating Element machines pull brew water directly from reservoir
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: Not Applicable
Water Supply
Water Supply	1.9 L - Reservoir	2 L - Convertable
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	No Information	No Information
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	No Information
Hot Water
Hot Water	No	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	No	Yes
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	No
Flow Control
Flow Control	No	Yes
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	No
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	5.4 kg	13.4 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Brushed Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Breville Bambino Plus is positioned as a beginner-friendly espresso machine with an MSRP of $499.95, making it a more affordable option compared to the Decent DE1 XXL, which is priced at $4,399 and geared toward advanced users. Both machines operate on a semi-automatic platform, but cater to different skill levels in the coffee-making community. This significant price difference suggests that targeted audiences for each machine vary greatly.

Brewing Comparison

When it comes to brewing information, both machines have a heat-up time of less than five minutes and use a vibration pump type. The Bambino Plus utilizes a thermoblock heating element and features button activation, while the DE1 XXL employs a custom heating element with touch screen activation. The Breville has a 1.9-liter water reservoir capacity, whereas the Decent offers a slightly larger 2-liter capacity and allows for a convertible water source. The group type for the Breville is unspecified, while the Decent benefits from a custom PID controlled group for enhanced brewing precision.

Features Comparison

In terms of key features, both machines offer auto shutoff and pre-infusion capabilities. However, the Decent DE1 XXL boasts additional functionalities like a boiler pressure gauge, steam pressure gauge, flow control, and smart connectivity, providing greater control and convenience for experienced baristas. In contrast, the Breville Bambino Plus has features like PID control but lacks more advanced options like dual PID control or shot timers, making it simpler and more user-friendly for beginners.

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