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	ECM	Bezzera
MSRP
MSRP	$1499	$2199
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Intermediate
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	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Aria PID (Flow Control) 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: 1.5L
Water Supply
Water Supply	2 L - Reservoir	2.9 L - Convertable
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	Copper
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	Chrome Plated Brass	Chrome Plated Brass
Hot Water
Hot Water	No	Yes
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	Yes	No
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	Yes
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	Yes	Yes
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	24 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Machine 1, the ECM Classika PID, has a price of $1499 and is designed for intermediate skill levels. In contrast, Machine 2, the Bezzera Aria PID, is priced higher at $2199 while also catering to intermediate users. Both machines belong to the semi-automatic category, making them suitable for users looking to engage in a hands-on brewing experience.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the ECM Classika PID is activated by a lever and features a stainless steel boiler with a brew boiler capacity of 0.8 liters. This machine has a group type of E61 and a heat-up time ranging from 5-15 minutes. The Bezzera Aria PID also utilizes a lever activation but uses a copper boiler and features a heat exchanger heating element alongside a brew group type of E61. This machine has no separate brew boiler capacity and a slightly higher steam boiler capacity of 1.5 liters, with a similar heat-up time between 5-15 minutes.

Features Comparison

When examining the features, the ECM Classika PID includes functionalities like PID control, pre-infusion, and a shot timer, while lacking an auto shutoff and steam pressure gauge. Conversely, the Bezzera Aria PID boasts additional capabilities such as concurrent brew and steam, flow control, and a steam pressure gauge, but it does not have auto shutoff functionality. Both machines come with a solenoid valve and have PID temperature control, catering to precision in brewing.

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