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	Crem	Olympia Express
MSRP
MSRP	$2500	$3800
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Advanced
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Dual Boiler	Single Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Lever, OLED Display	Lever
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	15-30 Minutes	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: 1.6L	Brew: 1.3L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: 1.7L	Steam: Not Applicable
Water Supply
Water Supply	1.8 L - Convertable	1.8 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Copper with Brass Endplates	Stainless Steel
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	Chrome Plated Brass	Chrome Plated Brass
Hot Water
Hot Water	Yes	No
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	Yes	No
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	Yes	No
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	Yes	No
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	Yes	No
Flow Control
Flow Control	No	Yes
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	Yes	No
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	Yes	No
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	Yes	Yes
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	29.9 kg	10.4 kg
Material
Material	Plastic	Painted Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Crem One Duo V and the Olympia Express Cremina are both semi-automatic espresso machines positioned at different price points and skill levels. The Crem One Duo V is priced at $2,299 and is suitable for intermediate users. In contrast, the Olympia Express Cremina comes in at $3,977, targeting advanced users. These differences reflect their target audience and overall value proposition.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Crem One Duo V utilizes a dual boiler system, with a heat-up time of 15-30 minutes and a brew boiler capacity of 1.6 liters. It features a group type of E61 and a water source that is convertible. On the other hand, the Olympia Express Cremina uses a single boiler system with a quicker heat-up time of 5-15 minutes and a brew boiler capacity of 1.3 liters. Its group type is a mechanical piston, saturated, indicating a more hands-on approach to brewing.

Features Comparison

When it comes to key features, the Crem One Duo V offers several advanced functionalities including PID control, pre-infusion, and concurrent brew steam capabilities. It also includes boiler and steam pressure gauges, enhancing the user's control during brewing. In contrast, the Olympia Express Cremina possesses flow control, a steam wand, and an over-pressure valve, but lacks PID control and other gauges. These features cater to different brewing styles and preferences, with one machine leaning towards automation and the other towards manual control.

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