Odyssey Espresso Argos vs La Pavoni Esperto Abile

Side-by-side specs, source-checked. Prices are manufacturer reference (€).

Spec Odyssey Espresso Argos La Pavoni Esperto Abile
Type Single boiler Single boiler
Price (€) $1,764 $1,571
Boiler Single 0.6 L PID-controlled boiler serving both brew and steam; brew temperature adjustable 88-96 C with a separate steam mode raising the boiler to about 3 bar / 130 C Single 1.6 L brass boiler; manual lever group fed directly from the boiler, with boiler manometer and brewing-unit manometer
Boiler material stainless brass
PID yes no
Pre-infusion mechanical none
Group head 58 mm manual lever group with E61 shower screen and gasket; switchable 6 bar spring, 8 bar spring or fully manual (springless) operation Manual lever group with brewing pressure profiling control
Pump
Plumbable no no
Reservoir (L) 1.6
Heat-up (min)
Power (W) 1000 950
Weight (kg) 6.8 8
Origin United States (assembled, tested and packaged in Denver, Colorado)
Released

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