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	Nuova Simonelli	La Marzocco
MSRP
MSRP	$1495	$7500
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Advanced
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Heat Exchanger	Dual Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Button	Button
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Rotary
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	5-15 Minutes	30+ Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Oscar II pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Heat Exchanger machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: 1.3L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: 2L	Steam: 3.5L
Water Supply
Water Supply	2.8 L - Reservoir	2.5 L - Convertable
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Copper	Stainless Steel
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	Brass
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	No	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	No	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	No	Yes
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	Yes	Yes
Flow Control
Flow Control	No	No
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	Yes	Yes
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	No	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	Yes
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	Yes	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	17.7 kg	33 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel, Plastic	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Both espresso machines contrast significantly in price and intended skill level. The La Marzocco GS3 AV is priced at $7500, targeting advanced users, while the Nuova Simonelli Oscar II is priced at a more accessible $1495 and designed for intermediate users. The difference in pricing reflects the complexity and capabilities of each machine, with the GS3 AV offering more advanced features suited for experienced baristas.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the La Marzocco GS3 AV uses a dual boiler system with a saturated group type and takes over 30 minutes to heat up, leveraging a stainless steel brew boiler and a brass brew group. In contrast, the Nuova Simonelli Oscar II employs a heat exchanger with a quicker heat-up time of 5-15 minutes but lacks a separate brew boiler. It has a vibration pump and a water reservoir source, while the GS3 AV offers a convertible water source with a rotary pump. The boiler material also differs, with the GS3 AV using stainless steel and the Oscar II utilizing copper.

Features Comparison

Examining features, the GS3 AV is equipped with various advanced functionalities such as auto shutoff, dual PID control, pre-infusion, and a shot timer, alongside gauges for boiler pressures. Contrarily, the Oscar II lacks those advanced features, with no auto shutoff or PID control mechanisms, though it does support concurrent brew steam. Both machines include a steam wand, but the Oscar II does not have a no-burn wand and lacks smart connectivity options available on the GS3 AV. Overall, the GS3 AV is engineered for complete control and precision, while the Oscar II offers essential functionalities at a lower price point.

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