31 facts in comparison
Breville Duo-Temp vs DeLonghi EC 860
Breville Duo-Temp
DeLonghi EC 860
Why is Breville Duo-Temp better than DeLonghi EC 860?
- Has a commercial steam wand?
- Water tank is transparent?
- Has PID controller?
- 2.2x larger water tank?
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Why is DeLonghi EC 860 better than Breville Duo-Temp?
- 1 more years under manufacturer's warranty?
2vs1 - 4 more programmable buttons?
4vs0 - 96mm thinner?
310mmvs406mm - 50.36% less body volume?
25339.4cm³vs51046.38cm³ - 76mm shorter?
305mmvs381mm - 62mm narrower?
268mmvs330mm
Price comparison
Breville Duo-Temp
Buy used:
$995.00
| Product | Store | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breville BES810BSS Duo Temp Pro Espresso...Breville BES810BSS Duo Temp Pro Espresso Machine, Stainless Steel | $449.41 | |||
| Breville BES840XL Infuser Espresso Machi...Breville BES840XL Infuser Espresso Machine, Brushed Stainless Steel | $579.95 | |||
| Breville Dynamic Duo Dual Boiler Espress...Breville Dynamic Duo Dual Boiler Espresso Machine and Smart Grinder Pro Package, Stainless Steel - BEP920BSS | $1,599.95 | |||
| Breville Precision Brewer Pid Temperatur...Breville Precision Brewer Pid Temperature Control Thermal Coffee Maker w/ Pour Over Adapter Kit - BDC455BSS | $319.00 | |||
| Breville BES500BSS Bambino Plus Espresso...Breville BES500BSS Bambino Plus Espresso Machine, Brushed Stainless Steel | $695.00 | |||
| Breville BES878BSS Barista Pro Espresso ...Breville BES878BSS Barista Pro Espresso Machine, Brushed Stainless Steel | $799.95 | |||
| Breville 50mm One Cup - Dual Wall Filter...Breville 50mm One Cup - Dual Wall Filter for Breville Die-Cast Programmable Espresso Machines BES830XL, BES820XL, The Duo-Temp 800ESXL, the Café Roma ESP8XL, and the Café Modena ESP6SXL | $15.02 | |||
| Breville BBL920BSS Super Q Countertop Bl...Breville BBL920BSS Super Q Countertop Blender, Brushed Stainless Steel | $499.35 | |||
| Breville BDC650BSS Grind Control Coffee ...Breville BDC650BSS Grind Control Coffee Maker, Brushed Stainless Steel | $299.95 | |||
General info
When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction.
We consider a thinner chassis better because it makes the product more compact and portable. Thinness is a feature highlighted by many manufacturers of mobile devices, but it is essential for a wide range of products.
Ground coffee, especially if freshly roasted and ground, results in much better quality coffee than the kind of results you get with pods or capsules.
Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.
The height represents the vertical dimension of the product. We consider a smaller height better because it assures easy maneuverability.
The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product. We consider a smaller width better because it assures easy maneuverability.
Components
It comes with a commercial style steam wand as opposed to a pannarello steam wand. These are harder to master but can allow you to produce better, richer milk froth.
It has a steam wand, which allows you to make steamed/frothed milk to create other drinks from an espresso base.
One of the most important aspects to pulling a great espresso is the amount of pressure used. Aspects such as how tightly tamped the portafilter is can affect the pressure and therefore the overall quality of the extraction. A pressure gauge helps you to adjust your process to achieve a perfect 9 bar of pressure.
A 58mm portafilter is the most common size in the industry, offering a greater range of accessories to purchase such as portafilter baskets and tampers.
Steam wands are a fairly common source of burns when using espresso machines. An anti-burn steam wand has a lining inside that prevents the wand from getting scalding hot.
The device has an electronic display to present information to the user.
Water source
With a transparent water tank you can easily see when it needs to be filled up. This is important as attempting to make an espresso with an empty tank can damage the machine.
A PID controller controls the temperature of the boiler electronically. It offers a far greater degree of accuracy and consistency than a regular, mechanical thermostat used to control temperature. This is very important as a temperature of around 92°C to 96°C is key to pulling the perfect espresso.
An integrated water filter produces cleaner water for brewing espresso. It also helps to prevent the build up of limescale.
A hot water outlet is useful as it can be used to heat cups, as well as making americanos, long blacks and teas.
The coffee machine can connect directly to the water supply. This ensures you never have to refill the machine with water.
The water tank is removable, making it easier to refill.
Maintenance
With a drip tray indicator the machine informs you of when you need to empty the tray.
The machine alerts you when it requires cleaning.
At the end of the extraction process, all moisture is removed from the puck. This allows you to easily tap out the coffee from the portafilter afterwards, reducing mess and the need to clean it as often.
After a certain period of being idle, the device will switch to a sleep mode to conserve power.
It has an internal fuse/thermal sensors which prevents the machine from overheating.
Features
With a pre-infusion function you get a low pressure of water before it ramps up to around 9 bar of pressure. This gently expands the grinds to get a smooth extraction and to help prevent channeling in the cake.
The time taken to pull an espresso shot is one of four key elements, and should be around 19-22 seconds. Once you have the grind, dose and tamp correct, you can use the shot clock to time the pull perfectly.
With a double boiler or heat exchanger system, you can brew and steam milk at the same time. This has an advantage over single boiler machines where you have to wait between brewing and steaming for the temperature to adjust.
These buttons can be programmed for different types of coffee such as an espresso, doppio or ristretto. This means once you have mastered a particular style of coffee, you can get it the same every time.
Price comparison
Breville Duo-Temp
Buy used:
$995.00
| Product | Store | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breville BES810BSS Duo Temp Pro Espresso...Breville BES810BSS Duo Temp Pro Espresso Machine, Stainless Steel | $449.41 | |||
| Breville BES840XL Infuser Espresso Machi...Breville BES840XL Infuser Espresso Machine, Brushed Stainless Steel | $579.95 | |||
| Breville Dynamic Duo Dual Boiler Espress...Breville Dynamic Duo Dual Boiler Espresso Machine and Smart Grinder Pro Package, Stainless Steel - BEP920BSS | $1,599.95 | |||
| Breville Precision Brewer Pid Temperatur...Breville Precision Brewer Pid Temperature Control Thermal Coffee Maker w/ Pour Over Adapter Kit - BDC455BSS | $319.00 | |||
| Breville BES500BSS Bambino Plus Espresso...Breville BES500BSS Bambino Plus Espresso Machine, Brushed Stainless Steel | $695.00 | |||
| Breville BES878BSS Barista Pro Espresso ...Breville BES878BSS Barista Pro Espresso Machine, Brushed Stainless Steel | $799.95 | |||
| Breville 50mm One Cup - Dual Wall Filter...Breville 50mm One Cup - Dual Wall Filter for Breville Die-Cast Programmable Espresso Machines BES830XL, BES820XL, The Duo-Temp 800ESXL, the Café Roma ESP8XL, and the Café Modena ESP6SXL | $15.02 | |||
| Breville BBL920BSS Super Q Countertop Bl...Breville BBL920BSS Super Q Countertop Blender, Brushed Stainless Steel | $499.35 | |||
| Breville BDC650BSS Grind Control Coffee ...Breville BDC650BSS Grind Control Coffee Maker, Brushed Stainless Steel | $299.95 | |||
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