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	Breville	Breville
MSRP
MSRP	$749.95	$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	5-15 Minutes	< 5 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Barista Express 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	Yes	Yes
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	No	Yes
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	No	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	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	10.4 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Breville Barista Touch is priced at $1,099.95 and is designed for beginners, operating as a semi-automatic machine. In contrast, the Breville Barista Express is more affordable at $749.95, also catering to beginner users with its semi-automatic functionality. Both machines are made by the reputable brand Breville, catering specifically to those new to espresso making.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Breville Barista Touch features a touch screen activation and has a heat-up time of less than 5 minutes, which is relatively quick. The Breville Barista Express, on the other hand, utilizes button activation and has a heat-up time ranging from 5 to 15 minutes, making it slower to get started. Both machines utilize a Thermoblock primary heating element and have a vibration pump type. They each offer a water reservoir capacity of 1.9 liters.

Features Comparison

When examining key features, both machines come equipped with an integrated grinder, auto shutoff, and pre-infusion capabilities, enhancing the user experience. The Barista Touch has PID control for better temperature regulation, while the Barista Express lacks this feature but includes a boiler pressure gauge for monitoring. Additionally, both machines feature a steam wand, but the Barista Touch has a no-burn wand for added safety. Notably, the Barista Express does not have this feature, nor does it provide steam pressure gauge functionality.

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