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	Profitec	Bezzera
MSRP
MSRP	$1849	$2969
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Advanced
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Dual Boiler	Dual Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Toggle Switch	Button
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Rotary
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	15-30 Minutes	15-30 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: 0.4L	Brew: 0.4L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: 0.8L	Steam: 1L
Water Supply
Water Supply	2.8 L - Reservoir	4 L - Convertable
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Eco Brass	Copper
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	Chrome Plated 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	No	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	Yes	Yes
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	Yes	Yes
Flow Control
Flow Control	No	Yes
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	Yes	Yes
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	No	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	Yes	Yes
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	Yes	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	18 kg	35.8 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Polished Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Profitec Pro 300 is priced at $1,849 and is designed for intermediate skill levels, while the Bezzera DUO DE is more expensive at $2,969, catering to advanced users. Both machines are semi-automatic, providing a user-friendly experience but with different levels of complexity in their operation. The brands differ notably; Profitec is known for a balance of performance and usability, whereas Bezzera focuses on more advanced features.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Profitec Pro 300 activates with a toggle switch and features a dual boiler system with an eco brass boiler material. It has a heat-up time ranging between 15-30 minutes and offers a brew group made of chrome-plated brass. Conversely, the Bezzera DUO DE activates with a button, also employs a dual boiler, but uses a copper boiler material and has a similar heat-up time. It features a PID-controlled group for precise temperature management, enhancing the brewing process.

Features Comparison

Looking at key features, both machines include auto shutoff and steam pressure gauges, as well as the capability for concurrent brewing and steaming. The Bezzera DUO DE offers additional functionalities like flow control and pre-infusion, which are absent in the Profitec Pro 300. Both have PID control and shot timers, but the Bezzera includes dual PID control, allowing for more precise adjustments. Additionally, both machines come with no-burn steam wands and over-pressure valves for safety and performance consistency.

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