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	Breville	Profitec
MSRP
MSRP	$899.95	$3049
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Advanced
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	30+ Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Barista Express Impress pulls brew water directly from reservoir Note: The Pro 800 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: 3.5L
Water Supply
Water Supply	1.9 L - Reservoir	3.5 L - Convertable
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	No Information	Copper
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	Stainless Steel
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	Yes
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	Yes
Flow Control
Flow Control	No	Yes
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	Yes	No
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	Yes	No
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	35.5 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 beginners, making it more accessible for those just starting their espresso journey. In contrast, the Profitec Pro 800 comes with a significantly higher price tag of $3,049, targeting advanced users who have more experience in espresso preparation. Both machines fall under the semi-automatic category, but the skill level required for the Profitec Pro 800 indicates a steeper learning curve.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Breville Barista Express Impress is activated by a button, utilizes a Thermoblock heating element, and has a heat-up time of 5-15 minutes. It offers a water reservoir capacity of 1.9 liters. On the other hand, the Profitec Pro 800 features a lever activation mechanism, a copper boiler, and has a longer heat-up time of over 30 minutes, along with a larger water reservoir capacity of 3.5 liters. Additionally, it employs a heat exchanger for more efficient brewing.

Features Comparison

Key features of the Breville Barista Express Impress include an integrated grinder, dual PID control, pre-infusion, and a steam wand. It also has automatic shutoff and solenoid valve features. Meanwhile, the Profitec Pro 800 stands out with flow control, a steam pressure gauge, a shot timer, and a no-burn wand, among other advanced capabilities. While both machines have auto shutoff functionality, the Profitec Pro 800 offers more sophisticated features making it suitable for experienced users.

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