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	Odyssey	Breville
MSRP
MSRP	$850	$2799.95
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	Touch 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 Touch 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 Touch is a semi-automatic espresso machine designed for intermediate users, priced at $2799.95. In contrast, the Odyssey Argos is a manual machine aimed at intermediate skill levels as well but comes at a significantly lower price point of $850. Both brands are known for quality craftsmanship, but the price difference highlights the additional features and technology present in the Breville model.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Breville Oracle Touch activates using a touch screen and has a dual boiler system with a 15-30 minute heat-up time, providing a 2.5-liter water reservoir and 1.8-liter steam boiler capacity. The Odyssey Argos, on the other hand, utilizes a lever activation method powered by a single boiler that heats up in less than 5 minutes, although it operates with a smaller 0.6-liter brew boiler capacity. Both machines utilize a 58mm portafilter, but the group type differs, with the Odyssey employing a sprung lever group type. The water source for both machines is a reservoir system.

Features Comparison

When looking at their features, the Breville Oracle Touch includes a range of advanced options such as an integrated grinder, PID control, pre-infusion, and a shot timer, along with a steam wand and automatic shutoff. The Odyssey Argos, while lacking an integrated grinder and concurrent brew steam functionality, offers flow control, PID temperature control, and a steam wand as well. It also features smart connectivity, which the Breville model does not. The presence of a boiler pressure gauge on the Odyssey Argos contrasts with the Breville’s omission of this gauge, indicating differences in how users can monitor brewing conditions.

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