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	Breville	Breville
MSRP
MSRP	$499.95	$1099.95
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	Touch Screen
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	< 5 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Bambino Plus pulls brew water directly from reservoir Note: The Barista Touch 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	No	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	No	No
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	5.4 kg	10.4 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Both the Breville Barista Touch and the Breville Bambino Plus are semi-automatic espresso machines designed for beginner users. The Barista Touch is priced significantly higher at $1099.95, while the Bambino Plus is more affordable at $499.95. Both brands originate from Breville, ensuring a standard of quality in performance and functionality.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, both machines share similar activation methods with the Barista Touch utilizing a touch screen and the Bambino Plus using button activation. They both employ a Thermoblock primary heating element and have identical portafilter sizes of 54 mm. The water reservoir capacity is also the same at 1.9 liters, and they both have a heat-up time of less than 5 minutes.

Features Comparison

When comparing features, the Barista Touch comes equipped with an integrated grinder and PID control, enhancing its versatility in making espresso. Meanwhile, the Bambino Plus lacks an integrated grinder but includes PID control and a steam wand, though it does not feature a no-burn wand. Both machines include pre-infusion, auto shutoff, and solenoid valves, but the Barista Touch has the added benefit of hot water functionality.

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