Strietman CT2 vs Odyssey Espresso Argos

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

Spec Strietman CT2 Odyssey Espresso Argos
Type Single boiler Single boiler
Price (€) $2,808 $1,764
Boiler Single open 350 cc solid brass boiler lined with food-grade AISI 316 stainless steel 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
Boiler material brass stainless
PID no yes
Pre-infusion none mechanical
Group head 8 mm brass saturated group with integrated heating element 58 mm manual lever group with E61 shower screen and gasket; switchable 6 bar spring, 8 bar spring or fully manual (springless) operation
Pump
Plumbable no no
Reservoir (L) 0.4
Heat-up (min) 8
Power (W) 500 1000
Weight (kg) 10 6.8
Origin Netherlands United States (assembled, tested and packaged in Denver, Colorado)
Released

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