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	La Pavoni	Profitec
MSRP
MSRP	$730	$3049
Skill Level
Skill Level	Advanced	Advanced
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	30+ Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Pro 800 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: 3.5L
Water Supply
Water Supply	0 L - Reservoir	3.5 L - Convertable
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Chrome	Copper
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	Stainless Steel
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	Yes
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	No	No
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	No	No
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	35.5 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The La Pavoni Europiccola is a manual espresso machine priced at $730, designed for advanced users. In comparison, the Profitec Pro 800 is a semi-automatic machine, significantly more expensive at $3049, and also caters to advanced skill levels. Both machines are aimed at enthusiasts who are looking for a higher level of control and quality in their espresso-making process.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the La Pavoni Europiccola features a chrome single boiler with a heat-up time of less than 5 minutes, utilizing a mechanical piston pump for extraction. In contrast, the Profitec Pro 800 is equipped with a copper heat exchanger and has a longer heat-up time of over 30 minutes. It utilizes a sprung lever group type and offers a larger steam boiler capacity of 3.5 liters compared to the zero steam capacity in the Europiccola.

Features Comparison

Regarding the key features, the La Pavoni Europiccola lacks many automated functionalities but includes pre-infusion and flow control, emphasizing a hands-on brewing experience. The Profitec Pro 800 offers more advanced features such as PID control, shot timer, and concurrent brew/steam capabilities, providing greater convenience and precision for users. Both machines have steam wands, but the Profitec has additional enhancements like a steam pressure gauge and no-burn wand, improving the steaming experience.

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