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	Gaggia	Profitec
MSRP
MSRP	$449	$2099
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	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	Rocker Switch	Lever
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	5-15 Minutes	15-30 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Pro 500 pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: 0.1L	Brew: Not Applicable Heat Exchanger machines pull brew water directly from reservoir
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: 2L
Water Supply
Water Supply	2.1 L - Reservoir	2.8 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Coated Aluminum	Stainless Steel
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	Chrome Plated Brass, Polished Face	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	No	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	No	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	No	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	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	Yes
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	9.1 kg	23.5 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Gaggia Classic Pro Evo is priced at $449 and is geared towards beginners, making it an accessible option for those new to espresso brewing. In contrast, the Profitec Pro 500, with a higher price point of $2,099, targets intermediate users who may have more experience and skill in the craft of espresso making. Both machines fall under the semi-automatic category, allowing users to have a degree of control over the brewing process.

Brewing Comparison

When it comes to brewing information, the Gaggia Classic Pro Evo utilizes a rocker switch for activation and has a single boiler with a heat-up time ranging between 5 to 15 minutes. Its brew group is made of chrome-plated brass, while the Profitec Pro 500 incorporates a lever activation system, featuring an E61 group type and a heat exchanger for quicker recovery, with a heat-up time of 15 to 30 minutes. The Profitec also has a larger steam boiler capacity of 2 liters compared to the Gaggia, which has no steam boiler. Both machines use a 58mm portafilter and share the same vibration pump type.

Features Comparison

In terms of features, the Gaggia Classic Pro Evo lacks advanced functionalities such as auto shutoff, pressure gauges, and PID control, but does include a solenoid valve and a steam wand. On the other hand, the Profitec Pro 500 is equipped with an auto shutoff feature, boiler pressure gauge, steam pressure gauge, and PID control for precise temperature management. It also supports concurrent brewing and steaming, providing more versatility during the espresso-making process. The Profitec's steam wand also includes a no-burn feature, enhancing user safety.

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