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	Cafelat	Decent
MSRP
MSRP	$375	$3999
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Advanced
Type
Type	Manual	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Not Applicable	Custom Heating Element
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Manual Pump	Touch Screen
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 DE1 XL pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Note: This machine requires an external source of water	Brew: Not Applicable Custom Heating Element 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	2 L - Convertable
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	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	No
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	No
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	2.8 kg	13.4 kg
Material
Material	Painted Steel	Brushed Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Machine 1, the Cafelat Robot, is priced at $375 and is categorized as a manual espresso machine suitable for beginners. In contrast, Machine 2, the Decent DE1 XL, comes with a significantly higher price of $3999 and falls under the semi-automatic category aimed at advanced users. The substantial difference in price and skill level indicates that each machine targets different segments of the market.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Cafelat Robot operates with a manual pump system and does not have a heat-up time, reflecting its simplicity in design. The water reservoir capacity is only 0.1 liters, making it less suitable for larger brewing sessions. On the other hand, the Decent DE1 XL features a touch screen activation and can heat up in less than 5 minutes, with a water reservoir capacity of 2 liters, making it more versatile for high-volume usage. Additionally, the Decent machine uses a custom PID-controlled group but does not specify the boiler material.

Features Comparison

When examining key features, the Cafelat Robot has limited automated features, lacking aspects such as auto shutoff and an integrated grinder, but it does include a boiler pressure gauge, flow control, and pre-infusion. In contrast, the Decent DE1 XL is equipped with advanced features like auto shutoff, PID control, dual PID degree control, a shot timer, a steam wand, and smart connectivity. While both machines offer flow control and pre-infusion, the Decent DE1 XL provides a more comprehensive set of modern features aimed at enhancing the espresso-making experience.

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