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	Breville	Decent
MSRP
MSRP	$749.95	$3999
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Advanced
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Thermoblock	Custom Heating Element
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	54 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Button	Touch Screen
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	5-15 Minutes	< 5 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Barista Express pulls brew water directly from reservoir Note: The DE1 XL pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	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	1.9 L - Reservoir	2 L - Convertable
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	No Information	No Information
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	No Information
Hot Water
Hot Water	Yes	Yes
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	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	No	Yes
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	Yes	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	Yes	No
Weight
Weight	10.4 kg	13.4 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Brushed Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Machine 1, the Decent DE1 XL, is a premium espresso machine priced at $3,999 and is designed for advanced users. In contrast, Machine 2, the Breville Barista Express, is much more affordable at $749.95 and caters to beginners. Both machines are classified as semi-automatic, but their target user experience differs significantly due to their skill level requirements.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Decent DE1 XL features a touch screen activation, a custom PID controlled group, and a custom heating element with a heat-up time of less than 5 minutes. Meanwhile, the Breville Barista Express uses button activation, a Thermoblock heating element, and has a longer heat-up time between 5 to 15 minutes. Both machines use a vibration pump, but the Decent has a greater water reservoir capacity of 2 liters compared to the Breville's 1.9 liters. The portafilter size also varies, with the Decent utilizing a 58mm portafilter versus the Breville's 54mm.

Features Comparison

Regarding features, the Decent DE1 XL is equipped with advanced options such as PID control, flow control, shot timer, and smart connectivity. It also offers pre-infusion and comes with a steam wand, while the Breville Barista Express includes a built-in grinder but lacks PID control and flow control features. Both machines support auto shutoff and have boiler pressure gauges, but the Breville does not feature steam pressure gauges or a no-burn wand. Overall, the Decent DE1 XL targets serious enthusiasts with its sophisticated features, while the Breville Barista Express provides ease of use for newcomers.

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