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	Odyssey	Lelit
MSRP
MSRP	$850	$1699.95
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Intermediate
Type
Type	Manual	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Single Boiler	Heat Exchanger
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Lever	Lever
Pump Type
Pump Type	Direct Lever	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	15-30 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Mara X pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: 0.6L	Brew: Not Applicable Heat Exchanger machines pull brew water directly from reservoir
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: 1.8L
Water Supply
Water Supply	0 L - Reservoir	2.5 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	Stainless Steel	Chrome Plated Brass
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	Yes	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	Yes	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	Yes	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	6.8 kg	19 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The first machine, the Lelit Mara X, is priced at $1699.95 and falls under the semi-automatic category, designed for intermediate skill levels. In contrast, the Odyssey Argos is available for $850 and is a manual machine, also targeted at intermediate users. Both machines offer quality espresso making capabilities, yet they differ significantly in price and method of operation.

Brewing Comparison

When examining brewing information, the Lelit Mara X operates with a lever activation, a heat exchanger for the primary heating element, and has a water reservoir capacity of 2.5 liters, with a heat-up time ranging from 15 to 30 minutes. Meanwhile, the Odyssey Argos also uses lever activation but features a single boiler system and a smaller water reservoir (none); it boasts a quick heat-up time of less than 5 minutes. Both machines support a portafilter size of 58 mm, but the Lelit has a capacity of 0.6 liters for the brewing boiler while the Argos does not specify one.

Features Comparison

In terms of key features, the Lelit Mara X includes automatic shutoff, boiler pressure gauge, steam pressure gauge, PID control, pre-infusion capability, and a steam wand with no burn. On the other hand, the Odyssey Argos has similar features like automatic shutoff and PID control but includes flow control and a shot timer, while lacking some of the steam-related gauges and no burn wand features. The smart connectivity is also a feature exclusive to the Odyssey Argos, indicating a modern twist on functionality.

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