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	Cafelat	Bezzera
MSRP
MSRP	$375	$2999
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Advanced
Type
Type	Manual	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Not Applicable	Dual Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Manual Pump	Button
Pump Type
Pump Type	Mechanical Piston	Rotary
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	Not Applicable	15-30 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Robot requires an external source of water
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Note: This machine requires an external source of water	Brew: 0.4L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: 1.1L
Water Supply
Water Supply	0.1 L - Reservoir	4 L - Convertable
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	Copper
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	Stainless Steel	Chrome Plated Brass
Hot Water
Hot Water	No	Yes
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	No	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	Yes	Yes
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	No	Yes
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	Yes	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	Yes
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	2.8 kg	38.5 kg
Material
Material	Painted Steel	Polished Stainless Steel, Clear Plastic

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Cafelat Robot is an entry-level manual espresso machine priced at approximately $375, making it more accessible for beginners. In contrast, the Bezzera Matrix DE is a more advanced semi-automatic machine with a retail price of around $2999, targeting skilled users who have a deeper understanding of espresso-making techniques.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Cafelat Robot relies on a manual pump activation without a built-in heating element, featuring a stainless-steel brew group and a water reservoir capacity of 0.1 liters. The Bezzera Matrix DE, on the other hand, utilizes button activation with a dual boiler heating system and a copper boiler material, offering a more powerful brew boiler capacity of 0.4 liters and a steam boiler capacity of 1.1 liters while the heat-up time ranges from 15-30 minutes.

Features Comparison

When comparing key features, the Cafelat Robot lacks an auto shutoff, steam pressure gauge, and integrated grinder, but it does offer flow control and pre-infusion. Alternatively, the Bezzera Matrix DE is equipped with numerous advanced features such as auto shutoff, PID control, concurrent brew-steam capabilities, shot timer, and a steam wand, which significantly enhance the brewing experience and control over espresso extraction.

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