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The differences that matter.

An exact model, a shared set of questions. Compare the engineering without turning every difference into a ranking.

EP / Comparative study01 Select models 02 Read the differences

Manufacturer-reported specifications. Highlighted cells differ. Unknown values are not interpreted as missing features.
The engineeringMerakiEspresso Machine Gen 2View MEM03 profile ↗BrevilleOracle Dual BoilerView BES995 profile ↗
Heating systemDual boilerManufacturer source ↗Dual boilerManufacturer source ↗
Portafilter diameter58 mmManufacturer source ↗58 mmManufacturer source ↗
PID temperature controlYesManufacturer source ↗YesManufacturer source ↗
Integrated grinderYesManufacturer source ↗YesManufacturer source ↗
Milk workflowSteam wand with temperature stopManufacturer source ↗Automatic milk texturing with alternative milk settingsManufacturer source ↗
Brew & steam togetherYesManufacturer source ↗YesManufacturer source ↗
Water reservoir2 LManufacturer source ↗77 fl ozManufacturer source ↗
US supply voltage120 VManufacturer source ↗120 VManufacturer source ↗
Rated power1600 WManufacturer source ↗1600 WManufacturer source ↗
Grind settings45Manufacturer source ↗45Manufacturer source ↗
Burr configurationNot verifiedConical burrsManufacturer source ↗
Burr diameterNot verifiedNot verified
Dosing systemWeight-based grinding and shot stopManufacturer source ↗Automatic grinding, dosing and tamping with electronic grind adjustmentManufacturer source ↗
Width370 mmManufacturer source ↗Not verified
HeightNot verifiedNot verified
DepthNot verifiedNot verified
Product weightNot verified37.98 lbManufacturer source ↗
Manufacturer extraction claim9 barManufacturer source ↗Not verified
Pump rating (not brew pressure)9.5 barManufacturer source ↗Not verified

Warm cells mark differences, not a winner. Unknown values are not equivalent to “no.”

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