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	La Pavoni	Profitec
MSRP
MSRP	$730	$2099
Skill Level
Skill Level	Advanced	Intermediate
Type
Type	Manual	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Single Boiler	Heat Exchanger
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	49 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Lever	Lever
Pump Type
Pump Type	Mechanical Piston	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	15-30 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Pro 500 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: 2L
Water Supply
Water Supply	0 L - Reservoir	2.8 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Chrome	Stainless Steel
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	Chrome Plated Brass
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	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	No	Yes
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	Yes
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	Yes
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	5.5 kg	23.5 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The La Pavoni Europiccola is priced at $730 and is classified as a manual machine suitable for advanced users, while the Profitec Pro 500 has a higher price point of $2,099 and is a semi-automatic machine designed for intermediate skill levels. Both brands are known for their quality; however, they target different segments of espresso enthusiasts based on the experience level required to operate the machines. The La Pavoni model incentivizes a more hands-on approach, while the Profitec model offers automation to assist less skilled users.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the La Pavoni Europiccola features a mechanical piston pump with a single boiler and has a heat-up time of less than 5 minutes. It utilizes a chrome boiler and operates with a portafilter size of 49mm. In contrast, the Profitec Pro 500 employs a heat exchanger with a larger 58mm portafilter, a stainless steel boiler, and a longer heat-up time that ranges from 15 to 30 minutes. Both machines draw water from a reservoir, but the Profitec offers a greater steam boiler capacity at 2 liters.

Features Comparison

When it comes to features, the La Pavoni Europiccola lacks automatic shutoff and pressure gauges but includes flow control and pre-infusion capabilities. Alternatively, the Profitec Pro 500 is equipped with automatic shutoff, boiler and steam pressure gauges, and even a shot timer, along with PID control for more precise temperature management. The Profitec also supports concurrent brewing and steaming and provides hot water functionality. Both models have steam wands for frothing, though the Profitec includes a no-burn wand for added safety.

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