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	La Pavoni	ECM
MSRP
MSRP	$730	$999
Skill Level
Skill Level	Advanced	Intermediate
Type
Type	Manual	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Single Boiler	Single Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	49 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Lever	Button
Pump Type
Pump Type	Mechanical Piston	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: 0.8L	Brew: 0.4L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: Not Applicable
Water Supply
Water Supply	0 L - Reservoir	3 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Chrome	Stainless Steel
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	No Information
Hot Water
Hot Water	No	Yes
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	No	Yes
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	No	No
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	No
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	No	No
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	No
Flow Control
Flow Control	Yes	No
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	No	Yes
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	No	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	5.5 kg	13.6 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The La Pavoni Europiccola is a manual espresso machine offered at a price of $730, making it a more budget-friendly option for advanced users. In contrast, the ECM Casa V has a higher price point of $999 and is designed for intermediate skill levels. These distinctions highlight the targeted user experience; the La Pavoni targets enthusiasts seeking hands-on brewing techniques, while the ECM provides automation to ease user demand.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the La Pavoni Europiccola utilizes a lever activation system, features a chrome boiler, and has a brew boiler capacity of 0.8 liters with a heat-up time of less than 5 minutes. Conversely, the ECM Casa V employs a button activation method and is constructed with a stainless steel boiler, possessing a smaller brew boiler capacity of 0.4 liters and a heat-up time ranging from 5 to 15 minutes. Both machines are single boiler systems and have unique pump types, with the La Pavoni using a mechanical piston and the ECM utilizing a vibration pump.

Features Comparison

Regarding key features, the La Pavoni Europiccola emphasizes manual control with pre-infusion capability and a steam wand, though it lacks built-in gauges and automatic shutoff. On the other hand, the ECM Casa V includes a boiler pressure gauge, a solenoid valve, and a hot water function. Both machines offer steam wands, but the ECM features a no-burn wand and an over-pressure valve for improved safety and usability. Overall, while both machines cater to espresso enthusiasts, they do so at different skill levels and provide distinct feature sets.

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