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	La Pavoni	Odyssey
MSRP
MSRP	$730	$850
Skill Level
Skill Level	Advanced	Intermediate
Type
Type	Manual	Manual
Heating Element
Heating Element	Single Boiler	Single Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	49 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Lever	Lever
Pump Type
Pump Type	Mechanical Piston	Direct Lever
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	< 5 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: 0.8L	Brew: 0.6L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: Not Applicable
Water Supply
Water Supply	0 L - Reservoir	0 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Chrome	Stainless Steel
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	Stainless Steel
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	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	No
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	No
Weight
Weight	5.5 kg	6.8 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The two espresso machines compared here are the La Pavoni Europiccola and the Odyssey Argos, with prices set at $730 and $850 respectively. Both machines are classified as manual types but cater to different skill levels; the Europiccola is meant for advanced users, while the Argos is designed for intermediate users. The price differences suggest varying degrees of technology and features, appealing to distinct market segments.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, both machines utilize a lever activation method. The La Pavoni Europiccola uses a chrome boiler material with a brew boiler capacity of 0.8 liters, whereas the Odyssey Argos is built with a stainless steel boiler and a smaller brew boiler capacity of 0.6 liters. Both machines feature a single boiler setup, and their heating times are comparable, taking less than 5 minutes to heat up. It's worth noting that the Europiccola's portafilter is 49mm, while the Argos utilizes a wider 58mm portafilter.

Features Comparison

When comparing features, the La Pavoni Europiccola lacks an auto shutoff and boiler pressure gauge, but includes pre-infusion and flow control capabilities. On the other hand, the Odyssey Argos includes an auto shutoff feature, boiler pressure gauge, and PID control options, which provide enhanced brewing accuracy. Both machines feature a steam wand, but the Argos additionally includes a shot timer and smart connectivity, offering more modern functionality compared to the Europiccola.

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