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	Breville	Breville
MSRP
MSRP	$849.95	$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	LCD Screen	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 Pro 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	Yes	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	Yes	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	Yes	Yes
Weight
Weight	12 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 caters to beginner users as a semi-automatic machine. In contrast, the Breville Barista Pro is slightly more affordable at $849.95, also aimed at the beginner skill level but offers similar semi-automatic functionality. Both machines share the same brand, Breville, but differ in their retail prices.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Barista Touch features a touch screen activation and boasts a heat-up time of less than 5 minutes, utilizing a thermoblock heating element. The Barista Pro, however, has an LCD screen for activation and a longer heat-up time ranging from 5 to 15 minutes, while also employing a thermoblock heating system. Both machines have a water reservoir capacity of 1.9 liters and use a 54mm portafilter with a vibration pump. The Barista Pro has a semi-saturated group type, whereas the Barista Touch does not specify a group type.

Features Comparison

When it comes to features, both machines include automatic shut-off, integrated grinders, hot water capabilities, and pre-infusion functionality. However, the Barista Pro additionally offers a shot timer feature, which is absent in the Barista Touch. Both models have solenoid valves and steam wands, but the Barista Touch stands out with a no-burn wand, while the Barista Pro does not. Overall, both machines deliver vital espresso-making functionalities, but with slight variations in features and functionality.

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