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	Breville	Breville
MSRP
MSRP	$749.95	$2799.95
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	Touch 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 Touch 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 Touch is priced at $2799.95 and is aimed at intermediate users, while the Breville Barista Express is more accessible at $749.95, targeting beginners. Both machines are semi-automatic, allowing users varying degrees of control over their espresso-making process. The significant price difference reflects the advanced features and capabilities of the Oracle Touch compared to the more straightforward design of the Barista Express.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Oracle Touch has a dual boiler heating system with a heat-up time of 15-30 minutes and features a touch screen activation method. In contrast, the Barista Express employs a thermoblock heating element with a quicker heat-up time of 5-15 minutes and uses button activation. The Oracle Touch has a larger water reservoir capacity of 2.5 liters compared to the 1.9 liters of the Barista Express, though both machines utilize a reservoir water source. Additionally, the Oracle Touch has a steam boiler capacity of 1.8 liters, while the Barista Express does not have a separate steam boiler setup.

Features Comparison

When considering key features, the Oracle Touch includes an integrated grinder and a PID control for temperature regulation, along with pre-infusion capabilities, shot timer, and dual PID control. The Barista Express also features an integrated grinder and pre-infusion but lacks PID control and does not have a shot timer. Both machines have an auto shutoff feature, but the Oracle Touch provides added functionality such as concurrent brew and steam, further enhancing its capabilities for intermediate users.

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