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	Breville	Breville
MSRP
MSRP	$499.95	$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 Plus 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	1.9 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	Yes	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	5.4 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 suitable for beginners. In contrast, the Breville Bambino Plus is more budget-friendly at $499.95 and also targets beginner users. Both machines are from the same brand, Breville, making them comparable in terms of reliability and performance within the entry-level category.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, both machines utilize button activation and the primary heating element is a thermoblock. The Barista Express Impress has a heat-up time ranging from 5 to 15 minutes, while the Bambino Plus offers a quicker heat-up time of less than 5 minutes, making it more convenient for immediate use. Both machines feature a 1.9-liter water reservoir and have a vibration pump. They also have a common portafilter size of 54 mm.

Features Comparison

When examining key features, the Barista Express Impress includes an integrated grinder, a PID control for temperature stability, and a pre-infusion function. The Bambino Plus, while lacking an integrated grinder, also features PID control and pre-infusion, but does not provide hot water access. Both machines have a steam wand and an auto shutoff function, enhancing their overall usability. However, the level of gauges and additional functionalities differ, with the Barista Express Impress offering a boiler pressure gauge while the Bambino Plus does not.

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