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	Breville	Nuova Simonelli
MSRP
MSRP	$899.95	$1495
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	Button
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	5-15 Minutes	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Barista Express Impress pulls brew water directly from reservoir Note: The Oscar II 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	2.8 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	No Information	Copper
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	No Information
Hot Water
Hot Water	Yes	No
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	No	No
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	Yes	No
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	No
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	Yes	No
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	Yes	No
Weight
Weight	10.4 kg	17.7 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel, Plastic

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Machine 1, the Breville Barista Express Impress, is priced at $899.95 and is designed for beginners, making it a more accessible option for those new to espresso brewing. In contrast, Machine 2, the Nuova Simonelli Oscar II, has a higher price point of $1495 and caters to an intermediate skill level, appealing to users with more experience.

Brewing Comparison

Both machines utilize a button activation system and have a heat up time between 5-15 minutes. The Breville features a thermoblock heating element and has a water reservoir capacity of 1.9 liters, while the Nuova Simonelli uses a heat exchanger and has a larger water reservoir capacity of 2.8 liters. Additionally, both machines employ a vibration pump for brewing, but the Breville's brewing group is unspecified whereas the Nuova Simonelli's features a copper boiler.

Features Comparison

In terms of features, the Breville includes an integrated grinder, pre-infusion, and an auto shutoff function, which enhances user convenience. The Nuova Simonelli Oscar II does not have these functions but offers concurrent brew and steam capabilities, along with an over pressure valve. Both machines have a solenoid valve and steam wand, although neither features a no-burn wand or smart connectivity functionalities.

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