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	Breville	Breville
MSRP
MSRP	$849.95	$1599.95
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Intermediate
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Thermoblock	Dual Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	54 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	LCD Screen	Button
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	5-15 Minutes	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Barista Pro 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: 0.95L
Water Supply
Water Supply	1.9 L - Reservoir	2.5 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	No Information	Stainless Steel
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	No
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	No	Yes
Flow Control
Flow Control	No	No
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	Yes	Yes
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	No	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	Yes	No
Weight
Weight	12 kg	13.6 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Breville Dual Boiler, priced at $1,599.95, is aimed at intermediate users seeking a high-quality espresso experience. In contrast, the Breville Barista Pro is designed for beginners and comes at a more accessible price of $849.95. Both machines are semi-automatic, but they cater to different skill levels and budgets.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Breville Dual Boiler features button activation, a dual boiler system, and a heat-up time of 5-15 minutes. On the other hand, the Barista Pro is activated via an LCD screen and employs a thermoblock heating element, also with a heat-up time of 5-15 minutes, but lacks a dedicated brew boiler. The Dual Boiler has a brew boiler capacity of 0.3 liters and a steam boiler capacity of 0.95 liters, compared to the Barista Pro's design with no specified capacity for its brewing components.

Features Comparison

When examining key features, the Dual Boiler showcases advanced options such as dual PID control, pre-infusion, and concurrent brew and steam capabilities. The Barista Pro, while more limited in certain features, includes an integrated grinder and maintains essential options such as pre-infusion and shot timers. Both machines offer auto shutoff for safety, but the Dual Boiler has more gauges for monitoring brew pressure, while the Barista Pro lacks a boiler pressure gauge.

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