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	Breville	Breville
MSRP
MSRP	$499.95	$499.95
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Beginner
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Thermoblock	Thermoblock
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	54 mm	54 mm
Activation
Activation	Button	Button
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	< 5 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Duo Temp Pro pulls brew water directly from reservoir Note: The Bambino Plus pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	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	1.8 L - Reservoir	1.9 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	No Information	No Information
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	No Information
Hot Water
Hot Water	Yes	No
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	No	No
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	No	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	No	No
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	No
Flow Control
Flow Control	No	No
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	No	Yes
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	No	No
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	No
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	8.6 kg	5.4 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Both machines in comparison, the Breville Duo Temp Pro and Breville Bambino Plus, are priced at $499.95, making them equally accessible in terms of budget. Both models are categorized as semi-automatic machines, catering primarily to beginners who may be new to espresso brewing and looking for user-friendly options.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, both machines utilize a button activation and are equipped with a thermoblock as the primary heating element. The Duo Temp Pro has a water reservoir capacity of 1.8 liters, while the Bambino Plus offers a slightly larger capacity of 1.9 liters. Both machines have a similar heat-up time of less than 5 minutes, making them efficient for quick uses.

Features Comparison

When it comes to key features, the Duo Temp Pro boasts pre-infusion capability and a steam wand, but lacks auto shutoff and hot water functions. In contrast, the Bambino Plus includes an auto shutoff feature and a solenoid valve, which can enhance its functionality. Both machines have a pre-infusion feature as well, but the Bambino Plus includes PID control, which is absent in the Duo Temp Pro, potentially allowing for more precise temperature control.

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