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	Breville	Breville
MSRP
MSRP	$749.95	$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	5-15 Minutes	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Barista Express 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	1.9 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	Yes
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	No
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	12 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Breville Barista Pro is a semi-automatic espresso machine priced at $849.95, suitable for beginners. In comparison, the Breville Barista Express is slightly more affordable at $749.95, also targeting beginner users. Both machines are made by Breville and offer user-friendly experiences tailored for those new to espresso making.

Brewing Comparison

When it comes to brewing information, the Breville Barista Pro uses an LCD screen for activation, while the Barista Express utilizes a button activation method. Both machines are equipped with a Thermoblock heating element and have a heat-up time of 5-15 minutes. The Barista Pro features a semi-saturated group type, while the Barista Express does not specify a group type. Each machine has a water reservoir capacity of 1.9 liters, allowing for substantial brewing without frequent refills.

Features Comparison

Key features of the Barista Pro include auto shutoff, pre-infusion, an integrated grinder, and a steam wand, while it lacks a boiler pressure gauge and shot timer. The Barista Express shares similar features, offering auto shutoff, an integrated grinder, and a steam wand, but does include a boiler pressure gauge and does not have a shot timer. Both machines provide hot water options and come without smart connectivity features. Overall, while they share many traits, the Barista Express includes a few more gauges, enhancing its brewing control.

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