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	Breville	La Marzocco
MSRP
MSRP	$1599.95	$7500
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Advanced
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Dual Boiler	Dual Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Button	Button
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Rotary
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	5-15 Minutes	30+ Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: 0.3L	Brew: 1.3L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: 0.95L	Steam: 3.5L
Water Supply
Water Supply	2.5 L - Reservoir	2.5 L - Convertable
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	Brass
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	Yes	Yes
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	Yes	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	Yes	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	13.6 kg	33 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Breville Dual Boiler is priced at $1,599.95 and is designed for intermediate skill levels, while the La Marzocco GS3 AV comes in at a significantly higher price of $7,500 and caters to advanced users. Both machines are semi-automatic, indicating a level of user involvement in the brewing process. The price difference reflects the varying levels of sophistication and the target audience each machine is designed for.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Breville Dual Boiler features a brew boiler capacity of 0.3 liters and a steam boiler capacity of 0.95 liters with a heat-up time of 5-15 minutes. It has a vibration pump and uses a reservoir for water source. On the other hand, the La Marzocco GS3 AV boasts a larger brew boiler capacity of 1.3 liters and a steam boiler capacity of 3.5 liters, with a heat-up time of over 30 minutes, and utilizes a rotary pump along with a convertible water source.

Features Comparison

Key features of the Breville Dual Boiler include PID control, pre-infusion, shot timer, and steam wand capabilities, though it lacks a steam pressure gauge and smart connectivity. Conversely, the La Marzocco GS3 AV includes more advanced features such as a steam pressure gauge and smart connectivity, as well as the same PID control and pre-infusion functionalities. Both machines come with an auto shutoff feature, a boiler pressure gauge, and a solenoid valve.

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