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	Odyssey	Breville
MSRP
MSRP	$850	$899.95
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Beginner
Type
Type	Manual	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Single Boiler	Thermoblock
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	54 mm
Activation
Activation	Lever	Button
Pump Type
Pump Type	Direct Lever	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Barista Express Impress pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: 0.6L	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	0 L - Reservoir	1.9 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	No Information
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	Stainless Steel	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	Yes	No
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	No
Flow Control
Flow Control	Yes	No
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	No	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	No	Yes
Weight
Weight	6.8 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 designed for beginners, making it a more accessible option for those new to espresso making. In contrast, the Odyssey Argos is priced slightly lower at $850, but it caters to an intermediate skill level, indicating a steeper learning curve for users.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Breville utilizes button activation and features a Thermoblock primary heating element, with a heat-up time ranging from 5 to 15 minutes. The Odyssey, however, operates with a lever activation and has a Single Boiler primary heating element, boasting a quick heat-up time of less than 5 minutes. The Breville has a water reservoir capacity of 1.9 liters, while the Odyssey has no stated reservoir capacity, indicating a reliance on a different water sourcing method.

Features Comparison

Both machines offer notable features; the Breville includes an integrated grinder and PID control but lacks advanced functionalities like flow control. On the other hand, the Odyssey has flow control and a shot timer, enhancing the brewing experience but does not come with an integrated grinder. Each machine also features auto shutoff and boiler pressure gauges, ensuring a level of safety and monitoring during the brewing process.

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