Sage Dual Boiler vs Sage Duo-Temp Pro
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| SageDual Boiler | SageDuo-Temp Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | – | – |
| Brewing | ||
| Type | Espresso | Espresso |
| Integrated grinder | No | No |
| Milk system | Manual steam wand | Manual steam wand |
| Portafilter diameter | 58 mm | 54 mm |
| Maximum pump pressure (maker's claim) | 15 bar | 15 bar |
| Coffee and capsule compatibility | Ground coffee in a separately handled portafilter; external grinder required for beans. Dynamic Duo is a bundle with a separate Smart Grinder Pro, not another espresso machine. Sold as Breville outside Europe. | Ground coffee in a separately handled portafilter; external grinder needed for beans. Sold as Breville outside Europe. |
| Drinks and brewing modes | Espresso, manually prepared milk drinks and dedicated hot-water outlet. | Espresso and manually prepared milk drinks; hot water through steam wand. |
| Heating system | Stainless-steel brew and steam boilers permit simultaneous extraction and steaming; PID-controlled heated group head and steam-boiler heat exchanger support brew temperature stability. | Thermocoil with integrated stainless-steel water path; brewing and steaming run sequentially. Automatically purges the heating system after steaming to return to brewing temperature. |
| Temperature control | Programmable brew temperature from 86–96°C according to UK manual. | PID control; no maker-published user adjustment. |
| Pressure conditions | Maker specifies two 15 bar pumps with low-pressure pre-infusion and 9 bar extraction; over-pressure valve regulates extraction. Maximum pump pressure is not a coffee-quality rating. | Maker specifies 15 bar maximum pump pressure and low-pressure pre-infusion; maximum pressure is not a coffee-quality rating. |
| Dosing and tamping | Manual preparation and removable magnetic tamper; Razor trimming tool. | Manual preparation with removable magnetic tamper and Razor trimming tool. |
| Milk preparation | Manual ball-joint steam wand operated by side lever; wipe and purge after use. | Manual swivel steam wand; also dispenses hot water. Wipe and purge after use. |
| Capacity | ||
| Water tank | 2.5 L | 1.8 L |
| Water supply | Removable rear tank with top-front filling access, water filter and backlit level indicator. | Removable rear tank with filter. |
| Design and power | ||
| Height | 378 mm | – |
| Width | 403 mm | – |
| Depth | 373 mm | – |
| Rated power | 2,200 W | – |
| Automatic power off | Yes | Yes |
| Controls and profiles | LCD temperature/shot timer/clock, extraction pressure gauge, programmable single/double shots, manual extraction, adjustable pre-infusion and timed auto-start. | Power button, centre dial for espresso/standby/steam and steam/hot-water selector button. User starts and stops extraction; no programmable shot buttons or pressure gauge. |
| Electrical requirements | Maker UK page specifies 2200 W, 220–240 V. Linked UK manual specifies complete auto-off after 20 minutes without use; older review units report different timeouts. | UK page states 1600 W appliance and Thermocoil power; linked manual rates 1500–1750 W, 220–240 V, 50 Hz. Auto-off after 20 minutes. |
| Size and weight | Main dimensions follow the maker's labelled diagram, W40.3 × D37.3 × H37.8 cm. UK text table instead lists 37.9 × 40.3 × 37.1 cm under WxDxH. | UK text table lists 33.5 × 25.6 × 31.8 cm under WxDxH; the front-view maker diagram labels height 33.2 cm, horizontal 32 cm and depth 25.6 cm. Main measurements are omitted pending resolution of the conflicting axes and values. |
| Included accessories | 58 mm stainless-steel portafilter and Razor tool, single/double single-wall and dual-wall baskets, magnetic tamper, 16 oz milk jug, cleaning kit, hardness strip and water filter. | 54 mm portafilter, single/double single-wall and dual-wall baskets, magnetic tamper, Razor tool, milk jug, Allen key and water filter. |
| Cleaning and maintenance | LCD cleaning/descale alerts; backflush group head, wipe/purge wand and maintain filter. Dial behind drip tray lowers wheels to move the machine. | Cleaning/drip-tray indicators; cleaning disc/tablet procedure in manual, descale, wipe/purge wand and replace water filter. |
| Regional availability | Stainless-steel and Black Truffle UK SKUs had active maker stock on 3 October 2026; Black Sesame was out of stock. | Stainless-steel UK SKU had active maker stock on 3 October 2026; Black Sesame was out of stock. |
