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	Breville	Breville
MSRP
MSRP	$299	$849.95
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	LCD Screen
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Bambino pulls brew water directly from reservoir Note: The Barista Pro 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	1.4 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	Yes
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	No
Flow Control
Flow Control	No	No
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	No	Yes
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	No	No
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	No
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	Yes
Weight
Weight	4.9 kg	12 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Machine 1, the Breville Barista Pro, is priced at $849.95 and is designed for beginners. In contrast, Machine 2, the Breville Bambino, is significantly more affordable at $299, also catering to beginner-level users. Both machines are semi-automatic, making them suitable for those new to espresso making.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Barista Pro features an LCD screen for activation and has a heat-up time of 5-15 minutes, utilizing a Thermoblock heating element and a semi-saturated group type. The Bambino, on the other hand, is activated via buttons and boasts a rapid heat-up time of less than 5 minutes, also using a Thermoblock heating element but lacking a specific group type designation. Both machines have a 54mm portafilter and use vibration pumps, with the Barista Pro holding a water reservoir capacity of 1.9 liters compared to the Bambino's 1.4 liters.

Features Comparison

Regarding features, the Barista Pro includes an integrated grinder, PID control, pre-infusion, and a steam wand, while it lacks a boiler pressure gauge and concurrent brew steam capability. The Bambino also has PID control and pre-infusion but does not include an integrated grinder, a hot water function, or a shot timer. Both machines share common features like auto shutoff and a steam wand, yet differ in their added functionalities and capabilities.

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