67points
Expobar Office Control
53points
La Spaziale S1 Vivaldi
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Expobar Office Control vs La Spaziale S1 Vivaldi
Expobar Office Control
La Spaziale S1 Vivaldi
Why is Expobar Office Control better than La Spaziale S1 Vivaldi?
- Has a commercial steam wand?
- Has integrated filter?
- 4.08kg lighter?
16.33kgvs20412g - Has a 58mm portafilter?
- Has a pre-infusion function?
- Uses E61 group head?
- Uses E61 brew group?
- 2 more programmable buttons?
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Why is La Spaziale S1 Vivaldi better than Expobar Office Control?
- Has a pressure gauge?
- Has PID controller?
- Has direct water connection?
- 0.1mm thinner?
419mmvs419.1mm - 1444 more watts per litre?
2777vs1333 - Has a rotary vane pump?
- 0.35mm shorter?
387mmvs387.35mm
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General info
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
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.
Generally, a larger capacity boiler with a higher wattage will be able to recover and replenish quicker. This is useful if making many coffees at once.
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.
The height represents the vertical dimension of the product. We consider a smaller height 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.
An E61 group head provides excellent temperature stability, a key aspect of producing great espresso. It also has the benefit of a passive pre-infusion feature.
The E61 brew group is the industry standard brew group for espresso machines, which delivers consistent, stable heat in order to help pull the perfect espresso.
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.
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.
A hot water outlet is useful as it can be used to heat cups, as well as making americanos, long blacks and teas.
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
A 3-way solenoid valve relieves the portafilter of pressure and moisture after the extraction. This produces a dry puck which can easily be removed afterwards. It also means that you don’t have to wait for the pressure to equalise, so that you can make back-to-back coffees.
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.
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.
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.
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