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	Breville	La Pavoni
MSRP
MSRP	$499.95	$730
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Advanced
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Manual
Heating Element
Heating Element	Thermoblock	Single Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	54 mm	49 mm
Activation
Activation	Button	Lever
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Mechanical Piston
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	< 5 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: 0.8L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: Not Applicable
Water Supply
Water Supply	1.9 L - Reservoir	0 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	No Information	Chrome
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	No Information
Hot Water
Hot Water	No	No
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	No	No
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	Yes	No
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	No	No
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	No
Flow Control
Flow Control	No	Yes
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	Yes	No
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	No	No
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	No
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	5.4 kg	5.5 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The La Pavoni Europiccola is a manual espresso machine priced at $730, targeted towards advanced users who seek a hands-on brewing experience. In contrast, the Breville Bambino Plus is a semi-automatic machine that retails at $499.95, making it more accessible for beginners who want convenience while brewing espresso.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the La Pavoni Europiccola employs a lever activation with a single boiler heating element, having a quick heat-up time of less than 5 minutes. It features a mechanical piston pump and a brew boiler capacity of 0.8 liters. On the other hand, the Breville Bambino Plus uses button activation combined with a thermoblock heating element, and it also boasts a heat-up time of less than 5 minutes. This machine has a vibration pump and includes a 1.9-liter water reservoir.

Features Comparison

When it comes to features, the La Pavoni Europiccola includes pre-infusion capabilities and flow control but lacks auto shutoff or any integration with smart connectivity. The Breville Bambino Plus, however, comes with an auto shutoff feature and PID control, along with pre-infusion and a steam wand for frothing. Both machines have limitations in integrated grinders and do not provide gauges for boiler or steam pressure.

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