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	Breville	La Marzocco
MSRP
MSRP	$849.95	$3900
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Advanced
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Thermoblock	Dual Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	54 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	LCD Screen	Paddle
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Rotary
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	5-15 Minutes	15-30 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity 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: 0.3L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: 1.6L
Water Supply
Water Supply	1.9 L - Reservoir	1.6 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	Yes	No
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	Yes
Flow Control
Flow Control	No	No
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	Yes	Yes
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	No	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	Yes
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	Yes	No
Weight
Weight	12 kg	19 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 baristas, while the La Marzocco Linea Micra comes with a significantly higher price tag of $3,900, catering to advanced users. Both machines are classified as semi-automatic, allowing users to manually control the brewing process. The price difference may reflect the more advanced features and capabilities of the Linea Micra.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Breville Barista Pro utilizes an LCD screen for activation, has a semi-saturated group type, and features a thermoblock heating element, with a heat-up time of 5-15 minutes. In contrast, the La Marzocco Linea Micra employs a paddle for activation, utilizes a dual boiler for precise temperature control, and has a heat-up time of 15-30 minutes. The Breville has a water reservoir capacity of 1.9 liters, while the Linea Micra’s water reservoir capacity is 1.6 liters, but it supports a convertible water source.

Features Comparison

Regarding key features, the Breville Barista Pro includes an integrated grinder, PID control, and a steam wand, although it lacks a pressure gauge for the boiler and steam. The La Marzocco Linea Micra offers features like dual PID control, both boiler and steam pressure gauges, and a no-burn steam wand, while also supporting smart connectivity. Additionally, the Breville has pre-infusion and a shot timer, while the Linea Micra provides the benefit of concurrent brew and steam operations.

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