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	Breville	Profitec
MSRP
MSRP	$849.95	$1599
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Intermediate
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Thermoblock	Heat Exchanger
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	54 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	LCD Screen	Lever
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	5-15 Minutes	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Barista Pro pulls brew water directly from reservoir Note: The Pro 400 pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock 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: Not Applicable	Steam: 1.6L
Water Supply
Water Supply	1.9 L - Reservoir	2.8 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	No Information	Stainless Steel
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	Chrome Plated Brass
Hot Water
Hot Water	Yes	Yes
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	No	Yes
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	Yes	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	Yes	No
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	Yes
Flow Control
Flow Control	No	No
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	Yes	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	Yes	No
Weight
Weight	12 kg	21.5 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Profitec Pro 400 is priced at $1,599 and is suited for intermediate users, while the Breville Barista Pro comes in at a lower price of $849.95, making it more approachable for beginners. Both machines are semi-automatic, offering users a manual process combined with automated features. The Profitec brand is known for its traditional espresso quality, whereas Breville brings a modern touch to the espresso-making experience.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Profitec Pro 400 utilizes a lever activation system, features a heat exchanger as its primary heating element, and has a heat-up time ranging between 5-15 minutes. Conversely, the Breville Barista Pro incorporates an LCD screen for activation and employs a thermoblock heating element. While the brew group material and boiler material specifics are not applicable for the Breville, it has a brewing group type categorized as semi-saturated. Both machines utilize a vibration pump, with the Profitec featuring a larger 2.8L water reservoir compared to Breville's 1.9L.

Features Comparison

Key features highlight the differences between the two machines. The Profitec Pro 400 includes gauges for boiler and steam pressure, pre-infusion, a PID control system, and a solenoid valve, but lacks an integrated grinder. Meanwhile, the Breville Barista Pro offers an integrated grinder, shot timer, and hot water functionality, though it does not have steam pressure gauges or a PID control system. Both machines feature auto shutoff, pre-infusion, and steam wands, but they differ in additional elements, such as Breville not having a no-burn wand or an overpressure valve.

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