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Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker VS. Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.

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Winner:

Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.

Reasons to buy Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.:

  • button icon Enjoy hot coffee in no time with the Quick Heat Boiler
  • button icon A multitude of specialty coffees at the touch of a button
  • button icon Extract maximum flavor with the 100% ceramic grinders•
  • button icon Decaffeinaited with equal zest with the Powder Option
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Runners Up:

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker

Reasons to buy Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker :

  • button icon Stainless-steel espresso machine with 15-bar thermo block pump
  • button icon Removable drip tray and grid; Frothing jug included
  • button icon Dual-wall filter system for excellent crema; froth enhancer, cup-warming plate
  • button icon 40.6 oz (1.2 L) removable water tank
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.

  • Fully Automatic
  • Pulse Extraction Process (P.E.P.®)
  • Intelligent Pre-Brew Aroma System (I.P.B.A.S.©
  • Multi-level AromaG3 grinder
  • Hands on like a barista
  • Built-In Grinder
  • One-Touch function
  • Intelligent Water System (I.W.S.®)
  • Powder recognition for additional ground coffee variety
  • Integrated rinsing, cleaning and descaling programme
  • Integrated milk system rinsing and cleaning programme
  • CLARIS Smart
SETTINGS AND PROGRAMMING OPTIONS
WINNER :

Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.

  • Programmable brewing temperature (Levels)
  • Programmable temperature of hot water (Levels)
DESIGN
DRAW :
IN FIGURES
WINNER :

Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.

  • Height-adjustable coffee spout
  • Height-adjustable cappuccino spout
  • Height-adjustable hot water spout
  • Bean container holding capacity
  • Coffee grounds container (max. servings)
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.

Reasons why we like it:

  • Fully Automatic
  • Pulse Extraction Process (P.E.P.®)
  • Intelligent Pre-Brew Aroma System (I.P.B.A.S.©
  • Multi-level AromaG3 grinder
  • Hands on like a barista
  • Built-In Grinder
  • One-Touch function
  • Intelligent Water System (I.W.S.®)
  • Powder recognition for additional ground coffee variety
  • Integrated rinsing, cleaning and descaling programme
  • Integrated milk system rinsing and cleaning programme
  • CLARIS Smart
  • Programmable brewing temperature (Levels)
  • Programmable temperature of hot water (Levels)
  • Height-adjustable coffee spout
  • Height-adjustable cappuccino spout
  • Height-adjustable hot water spout
  • Bean container holding capacity
  • Coffee grounds container (max. servings)
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COMPARISON – Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker VS. Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.

PERFORMANCE

Fully Automatic

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
No

Yes

This machine is super automatic with the bean to cup technology.

Manual

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
Yes

Machine requires manual operation.

No

Milk system

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
Yes

Machine has a milk system that has the capability of frothing the milk very nicely.

Yes

Machine has an integrated milk carafe system.

Pulse Extraction Process (P.E.P.®)

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
No

Yes

Machine has a smart pre-brew aroma system which maintains the quality of the brewed coffee.

Intelligent Pre-Brew Aroma System (I.P.B.A.S.©

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
No

Yes

Machine is designed with a LCD control panel display.

Interface Design

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
Yes

Button control interface design.

No

Maintenance status display

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
No

No

Multi-level AromaG3 grinder

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
No

Yes

Machine has a multi level AromaG3 grinder which gives you a variety of coffee specialities.

High-performance pump, 15 bar

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
Yes

Machine has a 15 bar high performance pressure pump.

Yes

Machine uses a 15 bar high performance pressure pump which it uses to extract the perfect brewed coffee to perfection.

Precise PID temperature Control

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
Yes

Machine has a digital temperature control which ensures the right brewing temperature.

Yes

Machine uses a digital temperature control which keeps the coffee at its best temperature.

Hands on like a barista

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
No

Yes

Machine lets you brew the coffee like a professional barista .

Cafe Quality Microfoam

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
Yes

Delivering barista quality micro-foam that enhances the flavor of the coffee

Yes

Using its high performance pressure pump, the machine is able to steam the coffee providing cafe quality micro foam.

Built-In Grinder

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
No

Yes

Machine has a built in ceramic grinder whch is easy to clean and make well perfected coffee choices.

Compact Footprint

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
Yes

Machine is of a compact footprint.

Yes

Machine is made of a compact footprint which makes it an ideal accessory for the kitchen.

3 Second Heat Up

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
No

No

One-Touch function

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
No

Yes

Machine is able to work with a one touch function which mixes the milk and coffee together.

Intelligent Water System (I.W.S.®)

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
No

Yes

Machine has an intelligent water system which is able to check for water hardness.

Wireless ready

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
No

No

Powder recognition for additional ground coffee variety

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
No

Yes

Machine has a monitored drip tray which can be removed and cleaned easily.

Monitored drip tray

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
Yes

Machine has a monitored and removable drip tray for when it is full.

No

Aroma preservation cover

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
No

No

Integrated rinsing, cleaning and descaling programme

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
No

Yes

Machine has an integrated and easy to clean, rinse and descale guide which makes cleaning a walk over.

Integrated milk system rinsing and cleaning programme

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
No

Yes

Machine has an integrated and easy to clean, rinse and descale machine guide which makes cleaning a walk over.

TÜV-certified

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
No

No

Filter cartridge

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
Yes

Machine has dual wall filter system for excellent crema.

Yes

Machine has a filter cartridge which is to maintain the purity of the coffee produced.

CLARIS Smart

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
No

Yes

It has a CLARIS smart filter cartridge.

Energy Save Mode (E.S.M.©)

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
Yes

Machine has a standby mode or energy save mode for when it is not in use.

No

Zero-Energy Switch or power switch

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
Yes

It has one power switch to turn it on and off.

Yes

Has an automatic zero energy switch or power switch button that is used to switch it on/off.

Variable VC brewing unit

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
No

No

Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.

SETTINGS AND PROGRAMMING OPTIONS

Programmable and individually adjustable amount of water

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
Yes

You can individually adjust the amount of water as the water tank can be removed and filled.

Yes

Has a programmable and adjustable amount of water.

Programmable and individually adjustable coffee strength (Levels)

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
Yes

You can determine the amount of coffee pounder to put in the port filter to get different levels of coffee strengths.

Yes

Has 5 levels of programmable and adjustable coffee strengths

Programmable brewing temperature (Levels)

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
No

Yes

Has 6 levels of programmable brewing temperature.

Programmable temperature of hot water (Levels)

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
No

Yes

Has 3 levels of programmable temperature of hot water.

Programmable switch-off time

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
No

No

Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.

DESIGN

Display

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
Yes

Stainless steel body.

Yes

Stainless steel.

Amber / white cup illumination

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
No

No

Powder chute for ground coffee

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
No

No

IN FIGURES

Height-adjustable coffee spout

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
No

Yes

Maximum cup size is 152 mm

Height-adjustable cappuccino spout

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
No

Yes

Maximum cup size is 152 mm

Height-adjustable hot water spout

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
No

Yes

Maximum cup size is 152 mm

Water tank capacity

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
Yes

1.2 litres removable water tank.

Yes

1.8 litres

Bean container holding capacity

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
No

Yes

250 gram

Coffee grounds container (max. servings)

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
No

Yes

15 servings

Cable length

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
Yes

N/A

Yes

0.8 metres

Voltage / Power

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
Yes

110–120 volts.

Yes

230V/1850W

Ampacity

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
No

No

Stand-by power

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
Yes

0 watts

Yes

0 watts

Weight

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
Yes

13 pounds

Yes

25 pounds

Width

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
Yes

9 inches

Yes

215mm

Height

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
Yes

11.8 inches.

Yes

330mm

Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.

CONCLUSION

Pros

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
Yes

It’s made of stainless steel It works with both: ground coffee and pods It comes with tamping tool, cleaner, pitcher and 3 types of steel filters It’s easy to operate It’s affordable The taste and aroma that this machine produces is similar to professional’s coffee It requires minimum service and cleaning procedures

Yes

Ability to change strength, ability to stop the amount of milk or espresso, ease of cleaning. easy to use, many features, easy to maintain, great drink selection, excellent tasting drinks, consistent

Cons

Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe.
Yes

The height of cup is limited, it doesn’t work with tall cups, or the drip tray should be removed No indicators to note whether the drip tray is full The steam gets hot very slowly

Yes

Would be great if it made a traditional coffee., milk only option on front of machine

Overall Winner

Saeco HD8917 Incanto Carafe. Check price here....

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