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	La Pavoni	Breville
MSRP
MSRP	$730	$749.95
Skill Level
Skill Level	Advanced	Beginner
Type
Type	Manual	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Single Boiler	Thermoblock
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	49 mm	54 mm
Activation
Activation	Lever	Button
Pump Type
Pump Type	Mechanical Piston	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Barista Express pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: 0.8L	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock machines pull brew water directly from reservoir
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: Not Applicable
Water Supply
Water Supply	0 L - Reservoir	1.9 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Chrome	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	No
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	No	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	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	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	No
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	Yes
Weight
Weight	5.5 kg	10.4 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The first machine, La Pavoni Europiccola, is priced at $730 and is categorized as a manual machine for advanced users. In contrast, the Breville Barista Express is priced at $749.95 and is designed for beginners as a semi-automatic espresso machine. Both machines are from reputable brands, with La Pavoni known for its traditional craftsmanship and Brewville recognized for its user-friendly designs.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the La Pavoni Europiccola uses a lever activation with a primary single boiler heating element and has a quick heat-up time of less than 5 minutes. Conversely, the Breville Barista Express operates on a button activation system using a thermoblock heating element and has a heat-up time ranging from 5 to 15 minutes. The La Pavoni model features a 0.8-liter brew boiler capacity and a mechanical piston pump, whereas the Breville does not specify a brew boiler capacity and utilizes a vibration pump.

Features Comparison

When it comes to features, the La Pavoni Europiccola does not offer auto shutoff, boiler pressure gauge, or integrated grinder but includes a steam wand and pre-infusion capability, emphasizing user control. On the other hand, the Breville Barista Express is equipped with an integrated grinder, automatic shutoff, and a boiler pressure gauge but lacks a steam pressure gauge and flow control. Both machines include a steam wand and allow for pre-infusion, making them capable of producing quality espresso.

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