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	Breville	Breville
MSRP
MSRP	$749.95	$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	5-15 Minutes	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Barista Express 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	Yes	Yes
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	No	No
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	No	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	Yes	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	No
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	Yes	Yes
Weight
Weight	10.4 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 machine suitable for beginners. In comparison, the Breville Barista Express has a lower MSRP of $749.95, also targeting beginner-level users. Both machines are designed by the well-known brand, Breville, aiming to ease the espresso-making process for novices.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing, both machines activate via a button and utilize a primary heating element called Thermoblock. They both have a water reservoir capacity of 1.9 liters and share the portafilter size of 54 mm. The heat-up time for both espresso machines ranges from 5 to 15 minutes, and they utilize a vibration pump for brewing.

Features Comparison

Key features of the Barista Express Impress include auto shutoff, a boiler pressure gauge, a hot water function, an integrated grinder, pre-infusion settings, and a steam wand. Similarly, the Barista Express also has auto shutoff, a boiler pressure gauge, and the same integrated grinder and steam wand. The Barista Express Impress includes PID control, whereas the Barista Express lacks this feature altogether. Both machines do not have a steam pressure gauge or features like dual PID control.

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