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	Cafelat	Breville
MSRP
MSRP	$375	$899.95
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	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Robot requires an external source of water Note: The Barista Express Impress 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	Yes
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	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	No
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	Yes
Weight
Weight	2.8 kg	10.4 kg
Material
Material	Painted Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Cafelat Robot is a manual espresso machine priced at $375, making it an affordable option for beginners. In contrast, the Breville Barista Express Impress is a semi-automatic model with a significantly higher MSRP of $899.95, also catering to beginners but with more advanced functionalities. Both machines aim at making espresso accessible to novice users.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Cafelat Robot operates with a manual pump and does not have a heating element, resulting in a "Not Applicable" heat-up time. In contrast, the Breville Barista Express Impress uses a thermoblock heating element, requiring a heat-up time of 5-15 minutes. The Cafelat has a mechanical piston pump, while the Breville uses a vibration pump. Both machines utilize a water reservoir, with the Cafelat Robot's capacity at 0.1 liters and the Breville's significantly larger at 1.9 liters.

Features Comparison

Regarding key features, the Cafelat Robot does not have an integrated grinder or auto shutoff function, but it does include a boiler pressure gauge and pre-infusion capability. The Breville Barista Express Impress comes with built-in PID control, an integrated grinder, and a shot timer, adding to its convenience and usability. While both machines have pre-infusion capabilities, the Breville includes additional features such as auto shutoff and hot water availability, which the Cafelat Robot lacks.

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