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	Breville	Decent
MSRP
MSRP	$1499.95	$4399
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Advanced
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Thermoblock	Custom Heating Element
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	54 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Button	Touch Screen
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	< 5 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Barista Touch Impress pulls brew water directly from reservoir Note: The DE1 XXL pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: Not Applicable Custom Heating Element 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	2 L - Convertable
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	No	Yes
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	No
Flow Control
Flow Control	No	Yes
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	Yes	Yes
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	Yes	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	Yes
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	No
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	Yes	No
Weight
Weight	12.2 kg	13.4 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Brushed Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Breville Barista Touch Impress is priced at $1,499.95, targeting beginners looking to explore espresso making with a more intuitive machine. In contrast, the Decent DE1 XXL comes in at a premium price of $4,399, designed for advanced users who want more control over the brewing process. Both machines are classified as semi-automatic but cater to different skill levels and budgets.

Brewing Comparison

When it comes to brewing information, the Breville machine uses a button for activation and features a Thermoblock heating element with a heat-up time of less than 5 minutes. The water reservoir capacity for the Breville is 1.9 liters, while the Decent machine utilizes a touch screen for activation with a custom heating element, also heating up in under 5 minutes. The Decent DE1 XXL has a slightly larger water reservoir capacity of 2 liters and incorporates a custom PID controlled group for precise brewing conditions. Both machines use a vibration pump for the brewing process.

Features Comparison

In terms of features, the Breville Barista Touch Impress includes pre-infusion, hot water capability, and an integrated grinder, but does not have flow control or smart connectivity. On the other hand, the Decent DE1 XXL boasts advanced features like flow control, PID degree control, a shot timer, and smart connectivity, making it more versatile for specialized brewing techniques. Both machines have auto shutoff, boiler pressure gauges, and steam wands, but the Decent model also includes a no-burn wand for safe operation.

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