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	Breville	Profitec
MSRP
MSRP	$899.95	$1599
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Intermediate
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Thermoblock	Heat Exchanger
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	54 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Button	Lever
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	5-15 Minutes	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Barista Express Impress pulls brew water directly from reservoir Note: The Pro 400 pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: Not Applicable Heat Exchanger machines pull brew water directly from reservoir
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: 1.6L
Water Supply
Water Supply	1.9 L - Reservoir	2.8 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	No Information	Stainless Steel
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	Chrome Plated Brass
Hot Water
Hot Water	Yes	Yes
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	No	Yes
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	Yes	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	No	No
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	Yes
Flow Control
Flow Control	No	No
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	Yes	Yes
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	Yes	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	Yes
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	Yes	No
Weight
Weight	10.4 kg	21.5 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Breville Barista Express Impress is priced at $899.95 and is designed for beginner users. In contrast, the Profitec Pro 400, with a higher price point of $1,599, is aimed at intermediate skill levels. Both machines are classified as semi-automatic, catering to different audiences based on their experience with espresso preparation.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Breville Barista Express Impress features a thermoblock heating element and operates with a button activation system. It has a water reservoir capacity of 1.9 liters and a heat-up time of 5-15 minutes. On the other hand, the Profitec Pro 400 utilizes an E61 group type with a heat exchanger heating element activated by a lever. It has a larger water reservoir capacity of 2.8 liters and also boasts a similar heat-up time of 5-15 minutes.

Features Comparison

Both machines offer appealing key features, with the Breville Barista Express Impress including an integrated grinder, dual PID control for temperature management, and a pre-infusion function. The Profitec Pro 400 comes with enhanced functionalities such as a steam pressure gauge, concurrent brew and steam capabilities, and a no-burn steam wand. While both machines feature auto shutoff and pre-infusion, the Profitec model provides additional gauges and a larger steam boiler capacity of 1.6 liters.

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