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	Breville	Profitec
MSRP
MSRP	$849.95	$1849
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Intermediate
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	Toggle Switch
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
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: 0.4L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: 0.8L
Water Supply
Water Supply	1.9 L - Reservoir	2.8 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	No Information	Eco Brass
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	No
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	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	12 kg	18 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Breville Barista Pro is priced at $849.95 and is aimed at beginner users, whereas the Profitec Pro 300 is a more advanced machine with a price tag of $1849, catering to intermediate skill levels. Both machines are classified as semi-automatic, but their target audiences vary significantly due to the differences in pricing and user expertise required.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Breville Barista Pro utilizes an LCD screen for activation, features a thermoblock heating element, and has a semi-saturated group type with a heat-up time ranging between 5 to 15 minutes. On the other hand, the Profitec Pro 300 activates via a toggle switch, employs a dual boiler heating system with a chrome-plated brass brew group, and has a longer heat-up time of 15 to 30 minutes.

Features Comparison

Key features of the Breville Barista Pro include an integrated grinder, PID control, pre-infusion, and steam wand capabilities. Conversely, the Profitec Pro 300 offers features such as a steam pressure gauge, concurrent brew and steam functionality, and a no-burn steam wand, along with advanced PID degree control. Both machines possess auto shutoff and shot timer functions, demonstrating advanced control over the brewing process.

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