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	Nuova Simonelli	ECM
MSRP
MSRP	$1495	$1549
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Intermediate
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Heat Exchanger	Single Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Button	Lever
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	5-15 Minutes	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Oscar II pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Heat Exchanger machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: 0.75L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: 2L	Steam: Not Applicable
Water Supply
Water Supply	2.8 L - Reservoir	2 L - Glass Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Copper	Stainless Steel
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	No Information
Hot Water
Hot Water	No	No
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	No
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	No	No
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	No	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	No	No
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	No	Yes
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	Yes	No
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	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	Yes	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	17.7 kg	13.6 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel, Plastic	Anthracite

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Both espresso machines, the ECM Puristika and the Nuova Simonelli Oscar II, are semi-automatic and cater to intermediate skill levels. The ECM Puristika is priced at $1549, while the Oscar II is slightly less expensive at $1495. Both machines are designed for users with some experience, providing a good balance of quality and accessibility for home baristas.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the ECM Puristika uses a lever activation method and has a stainless steel boiler with a heat-up time of 5-15 minutes, while the Oscar II employs button activation and features a copper heat exchanger with a similar heat-up time of 5-15 minutes. The Puristika has a brew boiler capacity of 0.75 liters and a water reservoir capacity of 2 liters, whereas the Oscar II has a steam boiler capacity of 2 liters and a water reservoir capacity of 2.8 liters. Both machines utilize a 58 mm portafilter and vibrational pump type, but the boiler materials and group types differ.

Features Comparison

Key features of the ECM Puristika include PID control for precise temperature management, a solenoid valve, and an auto shutoff function. In contrast, the Nuova Simonelli Oscar II does not have an auto shutoff or boiler pressure gauge but supports concurrent brewing and steaming, thanks to its heat exchanger design. Both machines are equipped with an over-pressure valve, but only the Puristika has a shot timer and PID degree control, while the Oscar II is equipped with a steam wand.

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