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	Cafelat	Breville
MSRP
MSRP	$375	$499.95
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Beginner
Type
Type	Manual	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Not Applicable	Thermoblock
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	54 mm
Activation
Activation	Manual Pump	Button
Pump Type
Pump Type	Mechanical Piston	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	Not Applicable	< 5 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Robot requires an external source of water Note: The Bambino Plus pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Note: This machine requires an external source of water	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock machines pull brew water directly from reservoir
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: Not Applicable
Water Supply
Water Supply	0.1 L - Reservoir	1.9 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	No Information
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	Stainless Steel	No Information
Hot Water
Hot Water	No	No
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	No	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	No	No
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	No	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	No	No
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	No
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	No
Weight
Weight	2.8 kg	5.4 kg
Material
Material	Painted Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Cafelat Robot is a manual espresso machine that is priced at $375. It is designed for beginners, making it accessible for those stepping into the world of espresso making. In contrast, the Breville Bambino Plus is a semi-automatic machine, which comes with a higher price tag of $499.95, also catering to beginner users.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing capabilities, the Cafelat Robot features manual pump activation and has a mechanical piston pump type. It does not have a heat-up time since it requires no boiler, and it has a water reservoir capacity of 0.1 liters. On the other hand, the Breville Bambino Plus has button activation, a thermoblock heating element, and heats up in under 5 minutes, with a significantly larger water reservoir of 1.9 liters.

Features Comparison

When considering features, the Cafelat Robot includes elements such as a boiler pressure gauge and pre-infusion capability, but lacks an auto shutoff and steam wand. Meanwhile, the Breville Bambino Plus offers an auto shutoff feature, PID control, and a steam wand, enhancing its functionality for users. Both machines support pre-infusion, yet they differ in various other aspects, particularly in the available gauges and steam capabilities.

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