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	Profitec	Profitec
MSRP
MSRP	$2099	$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 Pro 500 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: 2L	Steam: 3.5L
Water Supply
Water Supply	2.8 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	Yes	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	23.5 kg	35.5 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Profitec Pro 500 is priced at $2099 and is classified as an intermediate skill-level semi-automatic espresso machine. In contrast, the Profitec Pro 800 is more expensive at $3049 and caters to advanced users with its features and capabilities. Both machines are manufactured by Profitec, a brand known for high-quality espresso equipment.

Brewing Comparison

When it comes to brewing information, both machines utilize a lever activation method. The Pro 500 features a stainless steel boiler with a heat exchanger and a steam boiler capacity of 2 liters, while the Pro 800 has a copper boiler and a larger steam boiler capacity of 3.5 liters. The heat-up time for the Pro 500 is between 15-30 minutes, whereas the Pro 800 requires over 30 minutes to reach optimal brewing temperature. Additionally, the Pro 500 has an E61 group type, while the Pro 800 uses a sprung lever group type.

Features Comparison

In terms of features, both machines have an auto shutoff function and allow concurrent brewing and steaming. The Pro 500 includes a boiler pressure gauge, whereas the Pro 800 does not but offers flow control functionality. Both models support pre-infusion, shot timers, solenoid valves, steam wands, and no-burn wands. However, the Pro 800 has a greater range of features such as flow control, while both share additional common features like PID control for temperature stability.

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