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	Odyssey	Decent
MSRP
MSRP	$850	$3599
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Advanced
Type
Type	Manual	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Single Boiler	Custom Heating Element
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Lever	Touch Screen
Pump Type
Pump Type	Direct Lever	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	< 5 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The DE1 PRO pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: 0.6L	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 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	Yes	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	No	Yes
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	Yes	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	Yes	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	6.8 kg	13.2 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Brushed Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Decent DE1 PRO is a semi-automatic espresso machine from Decent, priced at $3,599, catering to advanced users. In contrast, the Odyssey Argos is a more affordable manual machine offered by Odyssey for $850, targeting intermediate skill level baristas. The price difference suggests that the Decent model may offer more specialized capabilities suited for expert users.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Decent DE1 PRO features a custom PID controlled group with a touch screen activation, and it has a rapid heat-up time of less than 5 minutes. The machine uses a vibration pump and has a water reservoir capacity of 2 liters. On the other hand, the Odyssey Argos utilizes a sprung lever activation, a single boiler heating element, and also has a heat-up time of under 5 minutes. The Argos operates with a direct lever pump system and includes a 0.6-liter boiler capacity, with no water reservoir storage.

Features Comparison

When examining key features, the Decent DE1 PRO provides an extensive array, including dual PID control, pre-infusion options, shot timers, and a steam wand with no burn technology. Notably, it also offers smart connectivity, enabling more sophisticated brewing techniques. Meanwhile, the Odyssey Argos includes many similar features such as pre-infusion, PID control, and a steam wand, though it lacks some of the advanced features like dual PID control and an efficient hot water option. Both machines share some common attributes, but the DE1 PRO offers a broader range of features suited for advanced espresso preparation.

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