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	Gaggia	Breville
MSRP
MSRP	$449	$1099.95
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Beginner
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Single Boiler	Thermoblock
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	54 mm
Activation
Activation	Rocker Switch	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 Touch pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: 0.1L	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	2.1 L - Reservoir	1.9 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Coated Aluminum	No Information
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	Chrome Plated Brass, Polished Face	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	No	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	9.1 kg	10.4 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Machine 1, the Breville Barista Touch, is priced at $1099.95, making it a higher-end option targeted at beginner skill levels. In contrast, Machine 2, the Gaggia Classic Pro Evo, offers a more affordable price at $449, also designed for beginners. Both machines fall under the semi-automatic category, indicating they require some user intervention during the brewing process.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Breville Barista Touch features a touch screen activation, a Thermoblock heating element, and a quick heat-up time of less than 5 minutes. On the other hand, the Gaggia Classic Pro Evo uses a rocker switch for activation and employs a single boiler with a heat-up time ranging from 5 to 15 minutes. The Breville has a 1.9-liter water reservoir, while the Gaggia offers a slightly larger 2.1-liter reservoir, providing more capacity for brewing. Both machines utilize a vibration pump and have a standard portafilter size, with the Breville using a 54 mm and the Gaggia a 58 mm.

Features Comparison

When considering features, the Breville Barista Touch boasts several modern conveniences, such as an integrated grinder, PID control, and pre-infusion capabilities. In contrast, the Gaggia Classic Pro Evo lacks an integrated grinder and PID control but does include a steam wand. Neither machine has advanced features like a boiler pressure gauge, but the Breville includes hot water functionality and an automatic shutoff feature. Overall, the Breville has a more extensive feature set targeted at ease of use, while the Gaggia focuses on essential functions for brewing espresso without the added complexities.

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