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	Odyssey	Breville
MSRP
MSRP	$850	$2199.95
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Intermediate
Type
Type	Manual	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Single Boiler	Dual Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Lever	LCD Screen
Pump Type
Pump Type	Direct Lever	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	15-30 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Oracle pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: 0.6L	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	0 L - Reservoir	2.5 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	Stainless Steel	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	Yes	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	Yes	Yes
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	Yes
Flow Control
Flow Control	Yes	No
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	No	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	No	Yes
Weight
Weight	6.8 kg	15.4 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Breville Oracle is a semi-automatic espresso machine priced at $2,199.95, designed for intermediate skill levels. In contrast, the Odyssey Argos is a manual machine priced at $850, also tailored for intermediate users. Both machines cater to experienced home baristas looking for quality espresso making, but the Oracle comes at a significantly higher price point.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Breville Oracle features an LCD screen for activation and uses a dual boiler system with a heat-up time ranging from 15 to 30 minutes. It has a steam boiler capacity of 1.8 liters and a water reservoir capacity of 2.5 liters. On the other hand, the Odyssey Argos utilizes a lever activation system with a single boiler and boasts a quick heat-up time of less than 5 minutes. Its water reservoir capacity is smaller, at 0 liters, indicating it requires manual filling for each use.

Features Comparison

When it comes to key features, the Breville Oracle has a comprehensive set including an integrated grinder, dual PID control for temperature stability, and a steam wand with no-burn technology. It also supports features such as pre-infusion and a shot timer, though it does not include a boiler pressure gauge. The Odyssey Argos, while lacking an integrated grinder and hot water feature, offers flow control and a boiler pressure gauge. Both machines include auto shutoff and pre-infusion, but the Argos has smart connectivity, which the Oracle does not have.

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