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	ECM	Profitec
MSRP
MSRP	$1499	$3049
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Advanced
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Single Boiler	Heat Exchanger
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Lever	Lever
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	5-15 Minutes	30+ Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Pro 800 pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: 0.8L	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	2 L - Reservoir	3.5 L - Convertable
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	Copper
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	Chrome Plated Brass	Stainless Steel
Hot Water
Hot Water	No	Yes
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	Yes	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	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	Yes	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	18.5 kg	35.5 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The ECM Classika PID and Profitec Pro 800 are both semi-automatic espresso machines designed for different skill levels and price points. The Classika PID has a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $1,499 and is targeted at intermediate users, while the Pro 800 is priced significantly higher at $3,049, catering to advanced users.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the ECM Classika PID utilizes a lever activation system and features a stainless steel boiler with a capacity of 0.8 liters, heating up in 5-15 minutes. On the other hand, the Profitec Pro 800 also uses lever activation but is equipped with a copper boiler, offering a larger steam boiler capacity of 3.5 liters, with a heat-up time of over 30 minutes. The Classika has an E61 group type, while the Pro 800 uses a Sprung Lever group.

Features Comparison

When comparing key features, both machines have auto shutoff and PID control, but they differ in other functionalities. The Classika PID has a shot timer and pre-infusion capability, but lacks a steam pressure gauge and concurrent brew-steam functionality. Conversely, the Pro 800 includes both steam pressure gauge and concurrent brew-steam features, along with flow control and hot water options, enhancing its versatility for advanced users.

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