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	Gaggia	Breville
MSRP
MSRP	$449	$849.95
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Beginner
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Single Boiler	Thermoblock
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	54 mm
Activation
Activation	Rocker Switch	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 Pro pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: 0.1L	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	2.1 L - Reservoir	1.9 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Coated Aluminum	No Information
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	Chrome Plated Brass, Polished Face	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	No	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	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	9.1 kg	12 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Breville Barista Pro is priced at $849.95 and is designed for beginner users, making it an appealing choice for those new to espresso making. In contrast, the Gaggia Classic Pro Evo is significantly more affordable at $449, while also targeting beginner skill levels. Both machines are semi-automatic, catering to users who want some control over the brewing process without delving into fully manual espresso-making techniques.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Breville Barista Pro features an LCD screen for activation, along with a semi-saturated group type and a thermoblock primary heating element. It has a heat-up time of 5-15 minutes and a water reservoir capacity of 1.9 liters. On the other hand, the Gaggia Classic Pro Evo utilizes a rocker switch for activation, a single boiler for heating, and has a slightly larger water reservoir capacity of 2.1 liters. Its heat-up time also falls within the 5-15 minutes range but utilizes coated aluminum for the boiler material.

Features Comparison

Looking at their features, the Breville Barista Pro includes an integrated grinder, PID control, and pre-infusion options, although it lacks a boiler pressure gauge and auto shutoff capabilities. The Gaggia Classic Pro Evo does not come with an integrated grinder or PID control and lacks features such as pre-infusion and a shot timer, but it does offer a steam wand. Both machines share common features like hot water availability and solenoid valves, but the Breville has more advanced controls and options for customization, appealing to those who want to explore espresso making further.

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