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	Nuova Simonelli	Breville
MSRP
MSRP	$1495	$2199.95
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Intermediate
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Heat Exchanger	Dual Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Button	LCD Screen
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	5-15 Minutes	15-30 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Oscar II pulls brew water directly from reservoir Note: The Oracle pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Heat Exchanger machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: Not Applicable Dual Boiler machines pull brew water directly from reservoir
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: 2L	Steam: 1.8L
Water Supply
Water Supply	2.8 L - Reservoir	2.5 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Copper	Stainless Steel
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	Yes
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	No	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	No	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	No	Yes
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	Yes	Yes
Flow Control
Flow Control	No	No
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	Yes	Yes
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	No	No
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	Yes	No
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	Yes
Weight
Weight	17.7 kg	15.4 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel, Plastic	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Breville Oracle is priced at $2,199.95 and is categorized as a Semi-Automatic machine, aimed at intermediate users. In contrast, the Nuova Simonelli Oscar II retails for $1,495 and also serves the intermediate skill level. Both machines are positioned as accessible for users who have some experience with espresso making but are not necessarily experts. Despite their similar skill level targeting, the difference in their price points could influence potential buyers' decisions.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Breville Oracle utilizes an LCD screen for activation and features a dual boiler system, with a heat-up time of 15 to 30 minutes. The Oscar II relies on button activation, utilizing a heat exchanger and a faster heat-up time of 5 to 15 minutes. Although both machines use a vibration pump and share the same portafilter size of 58 mm, the Oracle has slightly less water reservoir capacity at 2.5 liters compared to the Oscar II’s 2.8 liters. The Breville's steam boiler capacity is 1.8 liters, whereas the Oscar II offers a 2-liter capacity.

Features Comparison

When it comes to features, the Breville Oracle includes auto shutoff, integrated grinder, PID control, pre-infusion, and a shot timer among others. The Oscar II lacks many of these advanced features, such as auto shutoff, integrated grinder, and PID control, but it does include a solenoid valve and an over-pressure valve. Both machines support concurrent brewing and steaming which is advantageous during operation. Overall, the Oracle delivers a wider range of features, which may justify its higher price point.

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