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	Odyssey	Breville
MSRP
MSRP	$850	$1099.95
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Beginner
Type
Type	Manual	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Single Boiler	Thermoblock
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	54 mm
Activation
Activation	Lever	Touch Screen
Pump Type
Pump Type	Direct Lever	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	< 5 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Barista Touch pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: 0.6L	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	0 L - Reservoir	1.9 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	No Information
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	Stainless Steel	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	Yes	No
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	No
Flow Control
Flow Control	Yes	No
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	No	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	No	Yes
Weight
Weight	6.8 kg	10.4 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Breville Barista Touch is priced at $1099.95 and is classified as a semi-automatic machine, making it suitable for beginners. In contrast, the Odyssey Argos is available for $850 and falls under the manual category, indicating that it is designed for intermediate users. Both machines represent reputable brands, with Breville being well-known for user-friendly machines and Odyssey offering a more traditional espresso-making experience.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Breville Barista Touch features a thermoblock heating element and utilizes a touch screen for activation, allowing it to heat up in less than 5 minutes. Its water reservoir capacity is 1.9 liters and it has a vibration pump. Conversely, the Odyssey Argos activates via a lever and has a single boiler heating element, also with a heat-up time of less than 5 minutes. It features a sprung lever group type and a brew boiler capacity of 0.6 liters, along with a direct lever pump.

Features Comparison

When it comes to features, the Breville Barista Touch boasts an integrated grinder, pre-infusion capability, and a hot water outlet but lacks flow control and smart connectivity. The Odyssey Argos, while lacking an integrated grinder and hot water option, includes a PID control system with degree control, shot timer, and flow control. Both machines feature auto shutoff, pre-infusion, and have steam wands, though the Breville's wand is designed without burns, whereas the Odyssey's wand does not have that feature.

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