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	Cafelat	Odyssey
MSRP
MSRP	$375	$850
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Intermediate
Type
Type	Manual	Manual
Heating Element
Heating Element	Not Applicable	Single Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Manual Pump	Lever
Pump Type
Pump Type	Mechanical Piston	Direct Lever
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	Not Applicable	< 5 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: 0.6L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: Not Applicable
Water Supply
Water Supply	0.1 L - Reservoir	0 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel
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	Yes
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	No
Flow Control
Flow Control	Yes	Yes
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	No	No
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	No
Weight
Weight	2.8 kg	6.8 kg
Material
Material	Painted Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Cafelat Robot and the Odyssey Argos are both manual espresso machines, catering to different skill levels and budgets. The Cafelat Robot has an MSRP of $375, making it an accessible option for beginners, while the Odyssey Argos is priced higher at $850, targeting intermediate users. The respective brands, Cafelat and Odyssey, differ in their approach to manual espresso making, which is evident in their features and capabilities.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Cafelat Robot utilizes a manual pump activation and features a mechanical piston pump with no boiler capacity. It does not have a defined heat-up time, primarily due to its design, which does not depend on heating elements. Conversely, the Odyssey Argos employs a lever activation method and includes a single boiler with a 0.6-liter brew boiler capacity, requiring less than 5 minutes to heat up, making it more temperature stable for users.

Features Comparison

Both machines offer noteworthy features, although they cater to different preferences. The Cafelat Robot includes flow control and pre-infusion but lacks automatic features like shot timers and auto shutoff. In contrast, the Odyssey Argos comes equipped with both PID control and a shot timer, providing advanced temperature management and tracking for users, alongside automatic shutoff for safety. Both machines support pre-infusion and flow control, ensuring a level of customization in the brewing process.

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