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	Breville	ECM
MSRP
MSRP	$749.95	$999
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Intermediate
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Thermoblock	Single Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	54 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Button	Button
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	5-15 Minutes	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Barista Express pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: 0.4L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: Not Applicable
Water Supply
Water Supply	1.9 L - Reservoir	3 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	No Information	Stainless Steel
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	No
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	No
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	No	No
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	No
Flow Control
Flow Control	No	No
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	Yes	Yes
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	Yes	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	Yes	No
Weight
Weight	10.4 kg	13.6 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The ECM Casa V is priced at $999, positioning it as a more premium option compared to the Breville Barista Express, which retails at $749.95. Both machines are classified as semi-automatic, but the Casa V is designed for an intermediate skill level, while the Barista Express caters to beginners. This difference in target audience reflects the varying complexities involved in the brewing process for each machine.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the ECM Casa V features a single boiler and has a water reservoir capacity of 3 liters, with a heat-up time ranging from 5 to 15 minutes. The Breville Barista Express also follows a similar heat-up time frame, but it utilizes a thermoblock heating element and has a smaller water reservoir capacity of 1.9 liters. Both machines utilize a vibration pump, but the Casa V has a portafilter size of 58mm, whereas the Barista Express has a smaller 54mm portafilter.

Features Comparison

Regarding features, the ECM Casa V does not include an auto shutoff function but offers crucial gauges for brew pressure and includes a solenoid valve, steam wand, and no-burn wand. In contrast, the Breville Barista Express includes an integrated grinder and a pre-infusion function, which aids in achieving better extraction. It also features an auto shutoff for energy efficiency, although it lacks some advanced functionalities like PID control and a steam pressure gauge that are present in the Casa V. Both machines provide hot water output and solenoid valves, but their focus on features aligns with their intended user experience.

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