Compare Machines


	Odyssey	Bezzera
MSRP
MSRP	$850	$2999
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Advanced
Type
Type	Manual	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Single Boiler	Dual Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Lever	Button
Pump Type
Pump Type	Direct Lever	Rotary
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	15-30 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: 0.6L	Brew: 0.4L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: 1.1L
Water Supply
Water Supply	0 L - Reservoir	4 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	Yes
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	38.5 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Polished Stainless Steel, Clear Plastic

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Machine 1, the Odyssey Argos, is priced at $850 and is classified as a manual espresso machine aimed at intermediate skill levels. In contrast, Machine 2, the Bezzera Matrix DE, has a significantly higher price of $2999 and is designed for advanced users, indicating a more complex operation and capability.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Odyssey Argos utilizes a lever activation system with a single boiler constructed of stainless steel. It has a brew boiler capacity of 0.6 liters and heats up in less than 5 minutes. On the other hand, the Bezzera Matrix DE features a button activation with a dual boiler made of copper, a smaller brew boiler capacity of 0.4 liters, and a heat-up time ranging between 15 to 30 minutes.

Features Comparison

Both machines come equipped with various features. The Odyssey Argos includes PID control, pre-infusion, a shot timer, and a steam wand, but lacks features like a steam pressure gauge and integrated grinder. Meanwhile, the Bezzera Matrix DE offers a more extensive feature set, including dual PID control, a steam pressure gauge, hot water access, and an over-pressure valve, making it more versatile for advanced users.

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