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	Breville	La Marzocco
MSRP
MSRP	$1499.95	$3900
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Advanced
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Thermoblock	Dual Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	54 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Button	Paddle
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Rotary
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	15-30 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Barista Touch Impress pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: 0.3L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: 1.6L
Water Supply
Water Supply	1.9 L - Reservoir	1.6 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	No
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	Yes
Flow Control
Flow Control	No	No
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	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	Yes	No
Weight
Weight	12.2 kg	19 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Breville Barista Touch Impress is priced at $1499.95 and is designed for beginner users, offering a more accessible entry point into espresso making. In contrast, the La Marzocco Linea Micra comes with a significantly higher price tag of $3900, targeting advanced users who seek more control over their brewing experience. Despite both being semi-automatic machines, the skill level distinction highlights their intended user base.

Brewing Comparison

Regarding brewing information, the Breville machine has a heat-up time of less than 5 minutes and utilizes a Thermoblock heating element activated by a button. The water reservoir capacity is 1.9 liters, and it features a 54 mm portafilter with a vibration pump. The La Marzocco Linea Micra, on the other hand, has a longer heat-up time between 15 to 30 minutes, and it employs a Dual Boiler heating system activated by a paddle. It has a smaller water reservoir capacity of 1.6 liters and features a 58 mm portafilter with a rotary pump.

Features Comparison

In terms of features, both machines have an auto shutoff function and boiler pressure gauges. The Breville model includes an integrated grinder, while the Linea Micra lacks this feature but compensates with advanced PID control and a no-burn steam wand. Additionally, the La Marzocco offers concurrent brew and steam, a steam pressure gauge, an over-pressure valve, and smart connectivity, which elevate its functionality compared to the Breville. The Breville machine, however, incorporates pre-infusion and PID control for a more guided brewing process.

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