Bezzera Matrix vs Decent DE1XL Espresso Machine
Two espresso machines side by side. They differ on water tank, weight, voltage. The Bezzera Matrix has a larger water tank (4 L against 2 L for the Decent DE1XL Espresso Machine).
Bezzera Matrix
Decent DE1XL Espresso Machine
What actually differs
- The Bezzera Matrix has a larger water tank (4 L against 2 L for the Decent DE1XL Espresso Machine).
- The Decent DE1XL Espresso Machine is lighter at 13.4 kg; the Bezzera Matrix weighs 32.2 kg.
- Voltage: the Bezzera Matrix has 110–120/50-60 or 220–240/50-60, the Decent DE1XL Espresso Machine has 110V or 220V.
Which one should you buy?
Home baristas who make milk drinks and want steady temperature
Dual-boiler semi-automatic machine with PID control, built for home baristas who steam milk and want steady temperature. 2 kg weight and footprint.
Skip it if: You want a compact, low-effort machine
Full specs and review →Home users who need flow profiling and plumbing options in a semi-automatic espresso machine.
Home enthusiasts who want programmable flow and pressure profiles should consider this machine. It supplies those controls plus PID temperature management and the choice to plumb it in or use the tank.
Full specs and review →Where each one wins
- A larger water tank
Specs compared
Rows where they differ are highlighted. Specs are from manufacturer sources; blanks are left blank, never estimated.
| Spec | Bezzera Matrix | Decent DE1XL Espresso Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $$$$ $1,500+ | $$$$ $1,500+ |
| Machine type | Semi-automatic | Semi-automatic |
| PID temperature control | Yes | Yes |
| Portafilter size | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Pressure gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Can be plumbed in | Yes | Yes |
| Needs mains power | Yes | Yes |
| Water tank | 4 L | 2 L |
| Weight | 32.2 kg | 13.4 kg |
| Voltage | 110–120/50-60 or 220–240/50-60 | 110V or 220V |
What they have in common
Both record the same value for: machine type (Semi-automatic); pid temperature control (Yes); portafilter size (58 mm); pressure gauge (Yes); can be plumbed in (Yes); needs mains power (Yes).
Bezzera Matrix vs Decent DE1XL Espresso Machine: common questions
What is the main difference between the Bezzera Matrix and the Decent DE1XL Espresso Machine?
The Bezzera Matrix has a larger water tank (4 L against 2 L for the Decent DE1XL Espresso Machine). The Decent DE1XL Espresso Machine is lighter at 13.4 kg; the Bezzera Matrix weighs 32.2 kg.
Do the Bezzera Matrix and the Decent DE1XL Espresso Machine use the same portafilter?
Yes, both use 58 mm.
Is the Bezzera Matrix or the Decent DE1XL Espresso Machine more expensive?
Both sit in the same typical price band, $$$$ $1,500+.