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	La Pavoni	Decent
MSRP
MSRP	$730	$3999
Skill Level
Skill Level	Advanced	Advanced
Type
Type	Manual	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Single Boiler	Custom Heating Element
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	49 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Lever	Touch Screen
Pump Type
Pump Type	Mechanical Piston	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	< 5 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The DE1 XL pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: 0.8L	Brew: Not Applicable Custom Heating Element 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	2 L - Convertable
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	Yes
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	No	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	No	Yes
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	No
Flow Control
Flow Control	Yes	Yes
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	No
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	5.5 kg	13.4 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Brushed Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The La Pavoni Europiccola is priced at $730 and is categorized as a manual machine that requires advanced skill to operate. In contrast, the Decent DE1 XL has a higher price point of $3999 and is classified as a semi-automatic machine, also tailored for advanced users. Both machines target serious coffee aficionados, but their initial investment reflects their differing approaches to espresso making.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the La Pavoni Europiccola uses a lever activation and has a single boiler heating element with a heat-up time of less than 5 minutes. It features a 0.8-liter brew boiler capacity and operates with a mechanical piston pump. Conversely, the Decent DE1 XL employs touch screen activation and utilizes a custom heating element, with the same heat-up time of less than 5 minutes. This machine provides a convertable water source with a water reservoir capacity of 2 liters, which offers more flexibility in water sourcing.

Features Comparison

When examining their key features, the La Pavoni Europiccola does not have an auto shutoff feature, pressure gauges, or smart connectivity, but it does include pre-infusion and flow control functionalities. On the other hand, the Decent DE1 XL includes auto shutoff, both boiler and steam pressure gauges, PID control settings, a shot timer, and smart connectivity, which provides the user with more advanced features and convenience during the espresso preparation process. Both machines have steam wands and pre-infusion capability, but the Decent DE1 XL is heavily equipped with features designed for enhanced precision and easier operation.

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