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	Odyssey	Decent
MSRP
MSRP	$850	$3999
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 XL 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	13.4 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Brushed Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Decent DE1 XL is a premium semi-automatic espresso machine priced at $3,999 and designed for advanced users, while the Odyssey Argos is a more budget-friendly manual machine available for $850, targeting intermediate skill levels. These price points reflect the complexity and capabilities of each machine, with the DE1 XL providing more advanced features suited for seasoned baristas.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Decent DE1 XL utilizes a touch screen activation, custom PID controlled group, and a custom heating element, with a heat-up time of less than 5 minutes. The Odyssey Argos, on the other hand, operates with a lever mechanism, a single boiler, and also achieves a heat-up time of under 5 minutes. Unlike the DE1 XL, the Argos uses a stainless steel brew group and has a brew boiler capacity of 0.6 liters.

Features Comparison

Both machines share several key features such as auto shutoff, boiler pressure gauge, flow control, pre-infusion, and shot timer. However, the DE1 XL distinguishes itself with advanced features like dual PID control, smart connectivity, and hot water options, while the Argos specifically lacks steam pressure gauge, hot water functionality, and solenoid valve. Furthermore, the DE1 XL is equipped with a no-burn steam wand, whereas the Argos does not offer this safety feature.

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