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	Nuova Simonelli	Xenia Espresso
MSRP
MSRP	$1495	$2500
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Intermediate
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Heat Exchanger	Dual Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Button	Button
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	5-15 Minutes	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Oscar II pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Heat Exchanger machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: 0.3L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: 2L	Steam: 1.7L
Water Supply
Water Supply	2.8 L - Reservoir	2 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Copper	Stainless Steel
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	Chrome Plated Brass
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	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	No	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	No	Yes
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	Yes	Yes
Flow Control
Flow Control	No	No
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	Yes	Yes
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	No	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	Yes
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	Yes	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	17.7 kg	24.9 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel, Plastic	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Nuova Simonelli Oscar II is priced at $1495 and is categorized as a semi-automatic espresso machine aimed at intermediate skill levels. In contrast, the Xenia Espresso Dual Boiler is priced higher at $2500, also designed for intermediate users. Both machines are built to cater to those with a certain level of experience in espresso preparation, ensuring a balance between user-friendly operations and advanced capabilities.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Oscar II uses a heat exchanger with a copper boiler and has a heat-up time of 5-15 minutes. It features a water reservoir capacity of 2.8 liters and a steam boiler capacity of 2 liters. On the other hand, the Xenia Dual Boiler utilizes a dual boiler system made of stainless steel, with a brew boiler capacity of 0.3 liters, a steam boiler capacity of 1.7 liters, and a similar heat-up time of 5-15 minutes. Both machines activate via a button and have a 58 mm portafilter and vibration pump type.

Features Comparison

When examining key features, the Oscar II lacks some advanced features such as PID control and a shot timer, but it does have concurrent brew and steam capabilities and a solenoid valve. Conversely, the Xenia Dual Boiler offers more sophisticated features including PID control, pre-infusion, hot water functionality, a boiler pressure gauge, and a shot timer. Both machines come with a steam wand, but while the Oscar II does not have an auto-shutoff or a steam pressure gauge, the Xenia Dual Boiler includes these additional features, enhancing its usability for more precise espresso brewing.

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