Espresso machine vs Microwave oven
Espresso machine vs microwave oven
Near enough equal on weight
Espresso machine and microwave oven are near enough identical on weight.
An espresso machine and a microwave oven can be compared on 4 measures. The figures below are typical adult or full-size values, with the larger of the two in bold.
Side by side
| Espresso machine | Microwave oven | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4–75 kg | 9–36 kg |
| Typical lifespan | 4–15 yr | 6–11 yr |
| Typical cost | 120–4,000 $ | 60–600 $ |
| Power draw | 800–1,800 W | 900–1,800 W |
What the numbers say
- Espresso machine and microwave oven are near enough identical on weight.
- Microwave oven is somewhat greater than espresso machine on typical lifespan — about 1.1×.
- Espresso machine is 5× microwave oven on typical cost.
- Espresso machine and microwave oven are near enough identical on power draw.
Weight compared.
Microwave oven 9–36 kg
Espresso machine 4–75 kg
Espresso machine
A machine that forces hot water through compacted coffee grounds at around 9 bar.
Microwave oven
A countertop or built-in oven that heats food with 2.45 GHz microwaves from a magnetron.
This is a comparison of published measurements, nothing more. It describes how two things differ on measures that have been recorded; it does not predict how they would fare against each other in any situation.
Common questions
- Which is bigger, espresso machine or microwave oven?
- Espresso machine and microwave oven are near enough identical on weight. Both figures are typical values; the full range for each is in the table above.
- How do espresso machines and microwave ovens compare on typical lifespan?
- Espresso machine: 4–15 yr. Microwave oven: 6–11 yr. Microwave oven is somewhat greater than espresso machine on typical lifespan — about 1.1×.
- How do espresso machines and microwave ovens compare on typical cost?
- Espresso machine: 120–4,000 $. Microwave oven: 60–600 $. Espresso machine is 5× microwave oven on typical cost.
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Sources
- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place
- Residential Energy Consumption Survey — US Energy Information Administration (Public domain (US Government))