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	Decent	La Marzocco
MSRP
MSRP	$4399	$5900
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	15-30 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: 0.2L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: 3.5L
Water Supply
Water Supply	2 L - Convertable	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	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	No
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	32 kg
Material
Material	Brushed Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Both the La Marzocco Linea Mini and Decent DE1 XXL are high-end semi-automatic espresso machines, aimed at advanced users. The Linea Mini is priced at $5,900, making it the more expensive option compared to the DE1 XXL, which retails for $4,399. Both machines are designed for users who possess a solid understanding of espresso preparation, emphasizing their advanced skill level.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing capabilities, the Linea Mini utilizes a paddle activation system, features a dual boiler setup, and has a heat-up time of 15-30 minutes. Meanwhile, the DE1 XXL employs a touch screen for activation and boasts a custom PID controlled group with a very quick heat-up time of less than 5 minutes. Both machines come with a 58mm portafilter and share a water reservoir capacity of 2 liters, allowing for flexible water sourcing.

Features Comparison

When examining the features, both machines come equipped with auto shutoff, boiler and steam pressure gauges, and pre-infusion capabilities. The Linea Mini, however, does not have flow control or a shot timer, while the DE1 XXL includes both. Additionally, the Linea Mini allows concurrent brewing and steaming, which is not available on the DE1 XXL. Both models offer smart connectivity and have no-burn steam wands to enhance user safety during steaming.

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