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	Decent	La Marzocco
MSRP
MSRP	$4399	$7500
Skill Level
Skill Level	Advanced	Advanced
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Custom Heating Element	Dual Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Touch Screen	Button
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Rotary
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	30+ Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The DE1 XXL pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Custom Heating Element machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: 1.3L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: 3.5L
Water Supply
Water Supply	2 L - Convertable	2.5 L - Convertable
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	No Information	Stainless Steel
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	Brass
Hot Water
Hot Water	Yes	Yes
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	Yes	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	Yes
Flow Control
Flow Control	Yes	No
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	Yes	Yes
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	Yes	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	Yes	Yes
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	13.4 kg	33 kg
Material
Material	Brushed Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The La Marzocco GS3 AV is priced at $7500 and is designed for advanced users, while the Decent DE1 XXL comes at a lower price of $4399, also aimed at advanced skill levels. Both machines fall into the semi-automatic category, ensuring that users have control over their brewing but require some expertise to operate effectively.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the GS3 AV activates via a button and features a dual boiler system with a heat-up time of over 30 minutes, while the DE1 XXL uses a touch screen activation and boasts a rapid heat-up time of less than 5 minutes. The GS3 AV has a saturated group type and a brew boiler capacity of 1.3 liters, whereas the DE1 XXL employs a custom PID-controlled group without a conventional brew boiler capacity. Both machines support a 58mm portafilter size, although the DE1 XXL relies on a vibration pump while the GS3 AV uses a rotary pump.

Features Comparison

Key features of the GS3 AV include concurrent brew and steam capability, a boiler pressure gauge, and PID control, among others, but it lacks flow control. In contrast, the DE1 XXL offers flow control and has some similar features like PID degree control, pre-infusion, and smart connectivity, but it does not support concurrent brewing and steaming. Both machines have auto shutoff, steam pressure gauges, and no-burn wands, catering to safety and convenience for the user.

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