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	Lelit	Profitec
MSRP
MSRP	$1799	$2099
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Intermediate
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Dual Boiler	Heat Exchanger
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Button	Lever
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	15-30 Minutes	15-30 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Pro 500 pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: 0.3L	Brew: Not Applicable Heat Exchanger machines pull brew water directly from reservoir
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: 0.6L	Steam: 2L
Water Supply
Water Supply	2.5 L - Reservoir	2.8 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Brass	Stainless Steel
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	Brass	Chrome Plated Brass
Hot Water
Hot Water	Yes	Yes
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	Yes	Yes
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	Yes	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	Yes	Yes
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	Yes	Yes
Flow Control
Flow Control	No	No
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	Yes	Yes
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	Yes	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	Yes
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	Yes	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	12 kg	23.5 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Machine 1, the Lelit Elizabeth, is priced at $1,799 and is designed for intermediate skill levels. In contrast, Machine 2, the Profitec Pro 500, has a higher price point of $2,099, also catering to intermediate users. Both machines are semi-automatic, offering a blend of control and convenience for espresso enthusiasts. Their price and skill level align, making them suitable choices for users looking to elevate their home brewing experience.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Lelit Elizabeth features a dual boiler with a brew group type of Lelit58, while the Profitec Pro 500 utilizes a heat exchanger with an E61 group type. The heat-up time for both machines ranges from 15 to 30 minutes, with similar pump types (vibration) and water source (reservoir). The steam boiler capacity for the Lelit is 0.6 liters, while the Profitec offers a larger capacity of 2 liters. Both machines have a water reservoir capacity of 2.5 liters for the Lelit and 2.8 liters for the Profitec.

Features Comparison

Both machines boast impressive features catering to espresso aficionados. They both include auto shutoff, boiler pressure gauge, hot water function, PID control, pre-infusion, shot timer, solenoid valve, steam wand, and no-burn wand. One notable difference is that the Profitec Pro 500 includes a steam pressure gauge, while the Lelit does not. Additionally, the Lelit offers dual PID control, whereas the Profitec features a single PID control.

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