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	Breville	Breville
MSRP
MSRP	$499.95	$749.95
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	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Duo Temp Pro pulls brew water directly from reservoir Note: The Barista Express 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	Yes
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	No	No
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	No	No
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	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	No
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	Yes
Weight
Weight	8.6 kg	10.4 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Breville Duo Temp Pro has a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $499.95, making it a more budget-friendly choice compared to the Breville Barista Express, which has an MSRP of $749.95. Both machines are classified as semi-automatic and are designed for beginner users, providing an accessible way to enjoy espresso.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Duo Temp Pro activates with a button and features a primary heating element of Thermoblock, with a heat-up time of under 5 minutes. The Barista Express also has button activation and employs a Thermoblock heating element, but its heat-up time ranges from 5 to 15 minutes. Both machines use a vibration pump, have a water reservoir as their source, and utilize a 54mm portafilter, although the Duo Temp Pro's water reservoir capacity is 1.8 liters, slightly less than the Barista Express's 1.9 liters.

Features Comparison

When looking at the key features, the Duo Temp Pro lacks some advanced options like an auto shutoff and boiler pressure gauge, but it does offer pre-infusion and a steam wand. In contrast, the Barista Express comes equipped with an integrated grinder, an auto shutoff feature, and a boiler pressure gauge, enhancing its usability and convenience. Both machines offer hot water functionality and utilize a steam wand but do not include advanced features such as flow control or smart connectivity.

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