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	Breville	ECM
MSRP
MSRP	$1099.95	$1499
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Intermediate
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Thermoblock	Single Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	54 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Touch Screen	Lever
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity 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: 0.8L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: Not Applicable
Water Supply
Water Supply	1.9 L - Reservoir	2 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	No Information	Stainless Steel
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	Chrome Plated Brass
Hot Water
Hot Water	Yes	No
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	Yes	Yes
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	Yes	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	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	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	Yes	No
Weight
Weight	10.4 kg	18.5 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Breville Barista Touch is priced at $1099.95 and is designed for beginners, making it an accessible choice for those new to espresso brewing. In contrast, the ECM Classika PID is more costly at $1499 and caters to intermediate users, suggesting a steeper learning curve and advanced capabilities. Both machines are semi-automatic, appealing to users who want a balance of control and ease of use.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Barista Touch utilizes a touch screen for activation and has a heat-up time of less than 5 minutes. It features a thermoblock heating element and has a water reservoir capacity of 1.9 liters. The Classika PID, on the other hand, uses a lever activation system with a heat-up time ranging from 5 to 15 minutes. It employs a single boiler heating element and has a larger water reservoir capacity of 2 liters, with a brew group made of chrome plated brass.

Features Comparison

Both machines offer appealing features, with the Barista Touch including an integrated grinder, PID control, pre-infusion, and a hot water function. The Classika PID, while not having an integrated grinder, provides additional functionalities such as a boiler pressure gauge, PID degree control, and a shot timer. Both machines also include a steam wand, with no-burn technology for safe handling. Notably, the Classika PID offers an over-pressure valve, an added control feature not present in the Barista Touch.

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