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	Breville	Breville
MSRP
MSRP	$599.95	$899.95
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 Infuser pulls brew water directly from reservoir Note: The Barista Express Impress 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	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	Yes	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	7.7 kg	10.4 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Machine 1, the Breville Infuser, is priced at $599.95 and is geared towards beginner users. Machine 2, the Breville Barista Express Impress, has a higher price tag of $899.95, also catering to beginners. Both machines are categorized as semi-automatic, indicating they encourage user involvement in the brewing process while providing a degree of automation.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Breville Infuser is activated via a button and has a heat-up time of less than 5 minutes, with a 1.8L water reservoir. In contrast, the Barista Express Impress also utilizes button activation but takes slightly longer to heat up, ranging from 5 to 15 minutes, and offers a slightly larger 1.9L water reservoir. Both machines use a thermoblock as their primary heating element and feature a 54 mm portafilter with a vibration pump type.

Features Comparison

When it comes to key features, both machines include an auto shutoff and a boiler pressure gauge. The Infuser features a PID control and pre-infusion capability but lacks an integrated grinder, while the Barista Express Impress comes with an integrated grinder. Neither machine has a steam pressure gauge, concurrent brew steam, or smart connectivity options, but both are equipped with a steam wand and solenoid valve for frothing and brewing tasks.

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