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	Profitec	Profitec
MSRP
MSRP	$1599	$2099
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Intermediate
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	5-15 Minutes	15-30 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Pro 400 pulls brew water directly from reservoir Note: The Pro 500 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: 1.6L	Steam: 2L
Water Supply
Water Supply	2.8 L - Reservoir	2.8 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel
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	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	No	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	Yes	Yes
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	Yes	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	21.5 kg	23.5 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Profitec Pro 400 is priced at $1599, while the Profitec Pro 500 is slightly higher, retailing at $2099. Both machines are built by Profitec and are classified as semi-automatic. They are designed for intermediate skill levels, making them suitable for users who have some experience in espresso preparation.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, both machines utilize a lever activation mechanism and are equipped with stainless steel boilers. The Pro 400 has a primary heating element of a heat exchanger and a steam boiler capacity of 1.6 liters, with a heat-up time ranging between 5-15 minutes. In contrast, the Pro 500 also features a heat exchanger but has a steam boiler capacity of 2 liters and a longer heat-up time of 15-30 minutes. Both machines have a water reservoir capacity of 2.8 liters and use a vibration pump type.

Features Comparison

When considering the features, both espresso machines come with auto shutoff, boiler pressure gauge, steam pressure gauge, and the ability to brew and steam at the same time. The Pro 500 offers additional capabilities such as PID degree control and a shot timer, which are not present in the Pro 400. Both machines have pre-infusion, solenoid valves, no-burn steam wands, and over-pressure valves, ensuring high safety and performance standards.

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