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	La Pavoni	Bezzera
MSRP
MSRP	$730	$1839
Skill Level
Skill Level	Advanced	Intermediate
Type
Type	Manual	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Single Boiler	Heat Exchanger
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	49 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Lever	Lever
Pump Type
Pump Type	Mechanical Piston	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Magica PID pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: 0.8L	Brew: Not Applicable Heat Exchanger machines pull brew water directly from reservoir
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: 2L
Water Supply
Water Supply	0 L - Reservoir	4 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Chrome	Copper
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	Chrome Plated Brass
Hot Water
Hot Water	No	Yes
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	No	No
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	No	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	Yes	No
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	No	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	5.5 kg	28.1 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Machine 1, the La Pavoni Europiccola, is priced at an MSRP of $730 and is categorized as a manual espresso machine, requiring an advanced skill level for operation. In contrast, Machine 2, the Bezzera Magica PID, has a higher MSRP of $1839 and operates as a semi-automatic machine suitable for intermediate users. Both brands are reputable within the espresso machine market, but they serve different user expertise levels.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the La Pavoni Europiccola utilizes a lever activation method, features a chrome boiler with a primary single heating element, and has a heat-up time of less than 5 minutes. On the other hand, the Bezzera Magica PID also uses lever activation but has a copper boiler and employs a heat exchanger system, resulting in a longer heat-up time ranging from 5 to 15 minutes. The Europiccola has a 0.8-liter brew boiler capacity, while the Magica PID does not include a brew boiler but has a steam boiler capacity of 2 liters.

Features Comparison

Regarding features, the La Pavoni Europiccola lacks auto shutoff, gauges for boiler or steam pressure, and concurrent brew and steam functionalities, yet it includes pre-infusion capability. Conversely, the Bezzera Magica PID includes features like auto shutoff, boiler and steam pressure gauges, and the ability to brew concurrently with steaming, enhancing its functionality. Both machines offer pre-infusion, but the Bezzera adds PID control for better temperature management, offering intermediate users more flexibility.

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