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	Breville	La Marzocco
MSRP
MSRP	$499.95	$5900
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Advanced
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Thermoblock	Dual Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	54 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Button	Paddle
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Rotary
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	15-30 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Bambino Plus pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: 0.2L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: 3.5L
Water Supply
Water Supply	1.9 L - Reservoir	2 L - Convertable
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	No Information	No Information
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	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	No	No
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	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	No	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	5.4 kg	32 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The La Marzocco Linea Mini is priced at $5900 and targets advanced users, while the Breville Bambino Plus is significantly more affordable at $499.95 and is designed for beginners. Both machines utilize a semi-automatic type but cater to different skill levels, which reflects their respective prices and intended user experience.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the La Marzocco Linea Mini operates using a paddle activation mechanism with a dual boiler system, and it requires a heat-up time of 15-30 minutes. Conversely, the Breville Bambino Plus has a button activation system featuring a thermoblock heating element, allowing for a quick heat-up time of less than 5 minutes. Additionally, the Linea Mini has a brew boiler capacity of 0.2 liters and a steam boiler capacity of 3.5 liters, while the Bambino Plus lacks dedicated brewing or steam boiler capacities. The pump type for the Linea Mini is rotary, whereas the Bambino Plus uses a vibration pump.

Features Comparison

Regarding features, the La Marzocco Linea Mini includes advanced functionalities such as PID control, dual PID control, pre-infusion, and the capability of concurrent brewing and steaming. It also has an auto shutoff, boiler pressure gauge, steam pressure gauge, and smart connectivity. On the other hand, the Breville Bambino Plus shares the auto shutoff and pre-infusion features but lacks gauges and advanced PID control. It does include a steam wand and solenoid valve but does not support concurrent brewing and steaming or smart connectivity.

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