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	Breville	Breville
MSRP
MSRP	$499.95	$599.95
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 Bambino Plus pulls brew water directly from reservoir Note: The Infuser 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	1.9 L - Reservoir	1.8 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	No Information	No Information
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	No Information
Hot Water
Hot Water	No	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	No	No
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	No
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	No
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	5.4 kg	7.7 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Both the Breville Infuser and the Breville Bambino Plus are semi-automatic espresso machines designed for beginners. The Infuser is priced at $599.95, making it the more expensive option of the two. In contrast, the Bambino Plus has a lower MSRP of $499.95. Both machines share the same brand and skill level, catering to novice users.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, both machines feature button activation and use a thermoblock as the primary heating element. The Infuser has a water reservoir capacity of 1.8 liters while the Bambino Plus slightly exceeds this with a 1.9-liter capacity. Both machines boast a heat-up time of less than 5 minutes and use a 54mm portafilter with a vibration pump. However, there are no group types or steam boiler capacities listed for either machine.

Features Comparison

When comparing key features, the Infuser includes an auto shutoff, a boiler pressure gauge, pre-infusion, and a steam wand, while the Bambino Plus offers similar features but lacks a boiler pressure gauge and hot water function. Both machines do not include an integrated grinder or advanced PID controls. Additionally, neither machine features smart connectivity or flow control. Overall, while both machines offer essential espresso-making functionalities, there are slight variations in specific features that may appeal to different users.

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