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	Breville	Decent
MSRP
MSRP	$899.95	$3999
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Advanced
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Thermoblock	Custom Heating Element
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	54 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Button	Touch Screen
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	5-15 Minutes	< 5 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Barista Express Impress pulls brew water directly from reservoir Note: The DE1 XL pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: Not Applicable Custom Heating Element 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	2 L - Convertable
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	Yes
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	No
Flow Control
Flow Control	No	Yes
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	Yes	Yes
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	Yes	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	Yes
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	No
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	Yes	No
Weight
Weight	10.4 kg	13.4 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Brushed Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Breville Barista Express Impress is a beginner-friendly, semi-automatic espresso machine priced at $899.95. In contrast, the Decent DE1 XL is an advanced machine with a significantly higher price point of $3999, catering to users with more experience. Both machines are made by reputable brands, but they target very different skill levels within the espresso-making community.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Breville Barista Express Impress features a button activation and has a heat-up time ranging between 5 to 15 minutes. On the other hand, the Decent DE1 XL utilizes a touch screen for activation and heats up in under 5 minutes. Additionally, the Breville uses a Thermoblock as its primary heating element, while the Decent employs a Custom Heating Element and includes a custom PID-controlled brew group for precise temperature control. Both machines utilize a vibration pump for water pressure.

Features Comparison

When examining key features, the Breville Barista Express Impress includes an integrated grinder, PID control, pre-infusion capability, and an auto shutoff function, but lacks advanced elements like flow control. In contrast, the Decent DE1 XL boasts more advanced features such as flow control, PID degree control, dual PID control, and smart connectivity, making it more versatile for an experienced user. Both machines have a steam wand and solenoid valve, but only the Decent model incorporates a steam pressure gauge and a no-burn wand for enhanced safety and performance during use.

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