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	Breville	Breville
MSRP
MSRP	$299	$899.95
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Beginner
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Thermoblock	Thermoblock
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	54 mm	54 mm
Activation
Activation	Button	Button
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Bambino pulls brew water directly from reservoir Note: The Barista Express Impress pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock machines pull brew water directly from reservoir
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: Not Applicable
Water Supply
Water Supply	1.4 L - Reservoir	1.9 L - Reservoir
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	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	No
Flow Control
Flow Control	No	No
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	No	Yes
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	No	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	No
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	Yes
Weight
Weight	4.9 kg	10.4 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Breville Barista Express Impress is priced at $899.95 and is classified as a semi-automatic espresso machine designed for beginners, similar to the Breville Bambino, which is more budget-friendly at $299. Both machines cater to novice users who are stepping into the world of home espresso-making. The notable price difference suggests that the Barista Express offers more advanced features and capabilities, making it a more comprehensive machine for espresso enthusiasts.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Breville Barista Express Impress uses a button activation system and a primary heating element of Thermoblock, with a heat-up time ranging from 5 to 15 minutes. The Bambino, also utilizing a button activation and Thermoblock heating element, has an impressive heat-up time of less than 5 minutes, allowing users to start brewing quickly. Both machines have a water reservoir, with the Barista Express holding 1.9 liters while the Bambino has a smaller capacity of 1.4 liters. Both models feature a 54mm portafilter and utilize a vibration pump for brewing.

Features Comparison

When examining key features, the Barista Express Impress offers a comprehensive set including an integrated grinder, dual PID control, and pre-infusion technology. It also provides a steam wand for frothing and has an auto shutoff feature for safety. On the other hand, the Bambino is equipped with similar pre-infusion capabilities but lacks an integrated grinder and certain gauges found in the more expensive model. Nonetheless, it retains basic essential features such as a steam wand and PID control, making it a solid choice for beginner espresso enthusiasts.

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