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	Breville	La Marzocco
MSRP
MSRP	$2799.95	$3900
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Advanced
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Dual Boiler	Dual Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Touch Screen	Paddle
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Rotary
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	15-30 Minutes	15-30 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Oracle Touch pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Dual Boiler machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: 0.3L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: 1.8L	Steam: 1.6L
Water Supply
Water Supply	2.5 L - Reservoir	1.6 L - Convertable
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	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	Yes	Yes
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	Yes	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	Yes	No
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	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	Yes
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	Yes	No
Weight
Weight	15.4 kg	19 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Breville Oracle Touch is priced at $2799.95 and is considered an intermediate level machine suitable for dedicated home baristas. In contrast, the La Marzocco Linea Micra is positioned at a higher price point of $3900, catering to more advanced users seeking professional-grade espresso capabilities. Both machines fall under the semi-automatic category, yet their targeted user experience and skill levels differ prominently.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Breville Oracle Touch activates via a touch screen and features a dual boiler heating element, with a heat-up time of 15-30 minutes. It boasts a water reservoir capacity of 2.5 liters and a steam boiler capacity of 1.8 liters. Meanwhile, the La Marzocco Linea Micra utilizes a paddle for activation and also features a dual boiler system, but with a smaller steam boiler capacity of 1.6 liters and a water reservoir capacity of 1.6 liters. The heat-up time is equivalent to the Breville at 15-30 minutes.

Features Comparison

When analyzing the key features, the Breville Oracle Touch offers robust options including an integrated grinder, PID control, concurrent brew and steam capabilities, and a pre-infusion function, though it lacks a boiler pressure gauge. Conversely, the La Marzocco Linea Micra includes a boiler pressure gauge and an over-pressure valve, but does not come with an integrated grinder or a shot timer. Both machines support smart connectivity, but the Oracle Touch does not provide this feature. Each machine has specific advantages aligned with the needs of their respective target skill levels.

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