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	Breville	ECM
MSRP
MSRP	$849.95	$3249
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Advanced
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Thermoblock	Dual Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	54 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	LCD Screen	Lever
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Rotary
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	5-15 Minutes	15-30 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Barista Pro pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: 0.7L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: 2L
Water Supply
Water Supply	1.9 L - Reservoir	3 L - Convertable
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	Yes	Yes
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	No	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	12 kg	36.4 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Breville Barista Pro is a beginner-friendly, semi-automatic espresso machine priced at $849.95, while the ECM Synchronika is an advanced-level semi-automatic machine that comes at a significantly higher price of $3,249. Both machines are made of stainless steel, with the designed intent suited for different skill levels in espresso making.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Barista Pro uses an LCD screen for activation, a Thermoblock heating element, and has a heat-up time of 5-15 minutes with a semi-saturated group type. The ECM Synchronika, on the other hand, uses a lever for activation and features a dual boiler heating element with a longer heat-up time of 15-30 minutes, and an E61 group type. The water reservoir capacity in the Barista Pro is 1.9 liters, compared to the ECM Synchronika, which has a larger capacity of 3 liters.

Features Comparison

When it comes to features, the Barista Pro includes an integrated grinder, PID control, and pre-infusion capabilities, but lacks a boiler pressure gauge and concurrent brew steam. In contrast, the ECM Synchronika boasts a boiler pressure gauge, concurrent brew steam, and dual PID control, alongside a no-burn wand and over-pressure valve. Despite both machines having common features like auto shutoff, pre-infusion, and a steam wand, the ECM Synchronika offers more advanced functionality suited for experienced users.

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