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	Breville	Breville
MSRP
MSRP	$899.95	$1599.95
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Intermediate
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Thermoblock	Dual Boiler
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
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: 0.3L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: 0.95L
Water Supply
Water Supply	1.9 L - Reservoir	2.5 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	No Information	Stainless Steel
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	Yes	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	No	Yes
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	Yes
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	13.6 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Breville Barista Express Impress is priced at $899.95 and is designed for beginners, making it an accessible choice for those new to espresso-making. In contrast, the Breville Dual Boiler is priced at $1599.95 and is intended for intermediate users, offering more advanced features and flexibility. Both machines are from the same brand, Breville, known for quality espresso machines.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, both machines are activated by a button and have a heating time of 5-15 minutes. The Barista Express Impress uses a thermoblock as its primary heating element and has a water reservoir capacity of 1.9 liters. Meanwhile, the Dual Boiler features a dual boiler system, has a larger water reservoir capacity of 2.5 liters, and a steam boiler capacity of 0.95 liters.

Features Comparison

When considering important features, both machines include an auto shutoff and a boiler pressure gauge. However, the Barista Express Impress has an integrated grinder, while the Dual Boiler does not. The Dual Boiler also includes advanced features such as dual PID control and a shot timer, while the Barista Express Impress has a pre-infusion feature and smart connectivity is absent in both machines.

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