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	Breville	Breville
MSRP
MSRP	$749.95	$2199.95
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Intermediate
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Thermoblock	Dual Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	54 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 Barista Express pulls brew water directly from reservoir Note: The Oracle pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock 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: Not Applicable	Steam: 1.8L
Water Supply
Water Supply	1.9 L - Reservoir	2.5 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	No Information	Stainless Steel
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	Yes
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	No	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	No	Yes
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	Yes
Flow Control
Flow Control	No	No
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	Yes	Yes
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	Yes	No
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	No
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	Yes	Yes
Weight
Weight	10.4 kg	15.4 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Breville Oracle is priced at $2,199.95 and is designed for intermediate skill levels, making it suitable for users who have some experience with espresso making. In contrast, the Breville Barista Express is much more affordable at $749.95 and targets beginner users who are just starting their espresso journey. Both machines are semi-automatic, allowing users to have a degree of control over the brewing process.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Breville Oracle features an LCD screen for activation and utilizes a dual boiler heating element, taking 15-30 minutes to heat up. On the other hand, the Breville Barista Express operates with a button activation and employs a thermoblock heating element, with a quicker heat-up time of 5-15 minutes. The Oracle has a water reservoir capacity of 2.5 liters and a steam boiler capacity of 1.8 liters, while the Barista Express has a smaller water reservoir of 1.9 liters and no steam boiler capacity.

Features Comparison

When examining key features, both machines share auto shutoff, integrated grinders, and pre-infusion capabilities. The Breville Oracle includes additional features like PID control, a shot timer, and solenoid valve, enhancing its control over brewing conditions. Meanwhile, the Barista Express offers a boiler pressure gauge, though it lacks some advanced features found in the Oracle, making it more straightforward for beginners.

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