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	ECM	ACS
MSRP
MSRP	$1549	$1899
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Intermediate
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Single Boiler	Dual Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Lever	Toggle Switch
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	5-15 Minutes	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: 0.75L	Brew: 0.8L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: 2.3L
Water Supply
Water Supply	2 L - Glass Reservoir	2.6 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	Chrome Plated Brass
Hot Water
Hot Water	No	Yes
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	No	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	No	No
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	Yes	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	No	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	Yes	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	Yes	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	13.6 kg	22.2 kg
Material
Material	Anthracite	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Both the ECM Puristika and ACS Minima are semi-automatic espresso machines designed for intermediate users. The Puristika is priced at $1549, while the Minima is slightly higher at $1899. Both brands, ECM and ACS, are reputable in the espresso machine market, appealing to coffee enthusiasts looking to advance their brewing skills.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the ECM Puristika operates with a lever activation and a single boiler, featuring a brew boiler capacity of 0.75 liters. It heats up in a range of 5-15 minutes and uses a glass reservoir with a capacity of 2 liters. The ACS Minima, on the other hand, utilizes a toggle switch for activation and employs a dual boiler system with a larger brew boiler capacity of 0.8 liters and a steam boiler capacity of 2.3 liters. It also has a similar heat-up time of 5-15 minutes, but it utilizes a reservoir with a slightly larger capacity of 2.6 liters.

Features Comparison

Regarding features, the ECM Puristika includes a PID control system for precise temperature management, a shot timer, and a solenoid valve. It is equipped with an auto shutoff feature and a boiler pressure gauge, but lacks steam wand and hot water features. In contrast, the ACS Minima provides concurrent brewing and steaming options, as well as a hot water feature, alongside dual PID control for enhanced temperature accuracy. It does not have an auto shutoff feature but still includes a shot timer and a boiler pressure gauge, along with a steam wand.

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