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	Lelit	Profitec
MSRP
MSRP	$1699.95	$3049
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Advanced
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Heat Exchanger	Heat Exchanger
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Lever	Lever
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	15-30 Minutes	30+ Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Mara X pulls brew water directly from reservoir Note: The Pro 800 pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Heat Exchanger machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: Not Applicable Heat Exchanger machines pull brew water directly from reservoir
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: 1.8L	Steam: 3.5L
Water Supply
Water Supply	2.5 L - Reservoir	3.5 L - Convertable
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	Copper
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	Chrome Plated Brass	Stainless Steel
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	No	Yes
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	Yes	Yes
Flow Control
Flow Control	No	Yes
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	Yes	No
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	Yes	No
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	Yes	Yes
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	Yes	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	19 kg	35.5 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

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Machine Overview

Machine 1, the Lelit Mara X, is priced at $1,699.95 and caters to an intermediate skill level, making it suitable for home baristas looking to advance their skills. In contrast, Machine 2, the Profitec Pro 800, is more expensive at $3,049 and is designed for advanced users who have a deeper understanding of espresso making. Both machines fall under the semi-automatic category, appealing to users who enjoy some level of manual control.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, both machines utilize a lever activation method and a heat exchanger as the primary heating element. The Lelit Mara X features a stainless steel brew group and has a heat-up time of 15-30 minutes, while the Profitec Pro 800 has a brew group made of stainless steel as well and takes longer to heat up, with a time of 30 minutes or more. Additionally, the Lelit has a water reservoir capacity of 2.5 liters, while the Profitec offers a larger 3.5 liters capacity. Both machines utilize a vibration pump for their operation.

Features Comparison

When it comes to features, the Lelit Mara X includes aspects like PID control, pre-infusion, and dual-function steam capabilities. On the other hand, the Profitec Pro 800 has flow control and a shot timer among its features, along with steam pressure gauge functionality. Both machines offer a no-burn steam wand and an over-pressure valve, ensuring safe and efficient operation. However, the Profitec’s additional capability for PID degree control gives it a slight edge in precise temperature management.

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