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	Profitec	Bezzera
MSRP
MSRP	$2099	$2199
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	15-30 Minutes	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Pro 500 pulls brew water directly from reservoir Note: The Aria PID (Flow Control) 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: 2L	Steam: 1.5L
Water Supply
Water Supply	2.8 L - Reservoir	2.9 L - Convertable
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	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	No
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	Yes
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	23.5 kg	24 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Profitec Pro 500 and Bezzera Aria PID (Flow Control) are both semi-automatic espresso machines designed for intermediate skill levels. The Profitec Pro 500 is priced at $1999, making it slightly more affordable than the Bezzera Aria PID, which retails for $2199. Both brands are known for their quality construction and performance in the home espresso market.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, both machines operate using a lever activation system and feature an E61 group type. The Profitec Pro 500 has a heat-up time of 15-30 minutes with a stainless steel boiler, while the Bezzera Aria PID heats up more quickly in 5-15 minutes due to its copper boiler. The steam boiler capacity is 2 liters for the Pro 500 compared to 1.5 liters for the Aria PID, and both machines have a similar water reservoir capacity.

Features Comparison

When it comes to features, the Profitec Pro 500 includes a PID control, pre-infusion, and shot timer, along with an auto shutoff function. In contrast, the Bezzera Aria PID offers flow control, but does not have an auto shutoff feature. Both machines have concurrent brew and steam capabilities, boiler pressure gauges, and steam pressure gauges. Furthermore, the Profitec Pro 500 features a no-burn steam wand, while the Bezzera Aria PID does not.

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