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	Decent	La Marzocco
MSRP
MSRP	$4399	$7900
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	Paddle
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	Yes
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 MP is priced at $7900 and is designed for advanced users, while the Decent DE1 XXL costs $4399 and also caters to advanced skill levels. Both machines fall under the semi-automatic category and are manufactured by respected brands in the espresso industry.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing capabilities, the La Marzocco GS3 MP features a paddle activation and uses a dual boiler system with a heated time of over 30 minutes. On the other hand, the Decent DE1 XXL utilizes a touch screen activation with a custom PID-controlled group, boasting a quick heat-up time of less than 5 minutes. Additionally, the La Marzocco has a saturated group type, whereas the Decent employs a custom heating element with no defined brew boiler capacity.

Features Comparison

Both machines share impressive features including auto shutoff, PID control, pre-infusion, shot timers, and hot water functions. The La Marzocco GS3 MP supports concurrent brew and steam operations, which the Decent DE1 XXL lacks. Moreover, the GS3 MP includes a boiler pressure gauge and an over-pressure valve, while the DE1 XXL does not feature the latter. Both machines offer smart connectivity, providing advanced control for users.

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