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	Cafelat	Breville
MSRP
MSRP	$375	$849.95
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	LCD Screen
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 Pro 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	Yes
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	Yes
Weight
Weight	2.8 kg	12 kg
Material
Material	Painted Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Cafelat Robot is a manual espresso machine priced at $375, positioned as a beginner-friendly option. In contrast, the Breville Barista Pro is a semi-automatic machine with a higher price tag of $849.95, yet it also caters to beginners. Both brands are reputable within the espresso community, but they offer different levels of automation and pricing appeal.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing capabilities, the Cafelat Robot features a manual pump activation and uses stainless steel for both the boiler and brew group materials. It does not have a boiler capacity or primary heating element, which differentiates it from the Breville Barista Pro, which employs an LCD screen for activation, a thermoblock heating element, and takes about 5-15 minutes to heat up. The Breville also boasts a semi-saturated group type and a larger water reservoir capacity of 1.9 liters compared to the Cafelat's 0.1 liters. Therefore, the Breville Barista Pro offers more automation and efficiency in brewing.

Features Comparison

Regarding features, the Cafelat Robot lacks several modern conveniences such as automatic shutoff, integrated grinder, and shot timer but includes flow control and pre-infusion. Conversely, the Breville Barista Pro includes an automatic shutoff feature, hot water availability, an integrated grinder, and PID control for precise temperature management. Additionally, the Breville machine has a steam wand, making it suitable for cappuccino or latte preparation, while the Cafelat Robot does not include a steam function. These differences highlight the advanced inclusions of the Breville compared to the more simplistic approach of the Cafelat Robot.

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