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	Odyssey	Bezzera
MSRP
MSRP	$850	$2199
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	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Aria PID (Flow Control) 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: 1.5L
Water Supply
Water Supply	0 L - Reservoir	2.9 L - Convertable
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	Copper
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	No
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	Yes	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	Yes	Yes
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	Yes
Flow Control
Flow Control	Yes	Yes
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	24 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Odyssey Argos is priced at $850 and is classified as a manual espresso machine, suitable for intermediate skill levels. In contrast, the Bezzera Aria PID (Flow Control) retails for $2,199, making it a more premium option, also designed for intermediate skill levels. Both brands are well-regarded in the espresso machine market, with Odyssey focusing on manual operations and Bezzera offering semi-automatic functionality.

Brewing Comparison

When it comes to brewing capabilities, the Odyssey Argos features a lever activation and a stainless steel boiler with a brew group of the same material. It has a heat-up time of less than 5 minutes, utilizing a single boiler system and a sprung lever group type. On the other hand, the Bezzera Aria employs a lever activation with a copper boiler and chrome-plated brass brew group, boasting a heat-up time between 5 to 15 minutes. This machine uses a heat exchanger, allowing it to maintain steam pressure while brewing.

Features Comparison

In terms of features, the Odyssey Argos offers several advanced functions, including auto shutoff, PID control, and pre-infusion capabilities. It does not provide a steam pressure gauge or hot water functionality but supports flow control and includes a steam wand. Conversely, the Bezzera Aria features both boiler and steam pressure gauges, concurrent brewing and steaming, and a steam wand as well. Additionally, it supports hot water functionality, incorporates a solenoid valve, and features PID control, but lacks smart connectivity and auto shutoff.

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