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	Breville	Profitec
MSRP
MSRP	$299	$2399
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Intermediate
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Thermoblock	Dual Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	54 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Button	Lever
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	15-30 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Bambino pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: 0.75L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: 2L
Water Supply
Water Supply	1.4 L - Reservoir	3 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	No	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	No	Yes
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	Yes
Flow Control
Flow Control	No	No
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	No	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	No	No
Weight
Weight	4.9 kg	24 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Profitec Pro 600 is priced at $2399 and is intended for intermediate users, while the Breville Bambino is significantly more affordable at $299, making it ideal for beginners. Both machines are semi-automatic, aligning them in a similar category for users looking for manual control over their espresso brewing process.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing functionality, the Profitec Pro 600 uses a lever activation method and features a dual boiler system with a heat-up time of 15-30 minutes. Conversely, the Breville Bambino employs button activation and a Thermoblock heating element, allowing it to heat up in under 5 minutes, making it considerably quicker for those wanting immediate coffee. Regarding boiler capacity, the Profitec has a brew boiler capacity of 0.75 liters and a steam boiler capacity of 2 liters, compared to the Bambino, which has no separate steam boiler capacity.

Features Comparison

The Profitec Pro 600 is equipped with a range of features, including PID control (dual PID), pre-infusion, and pressure gauges for brewing and steam. The Breville Bambino also offers pre-infusion and has PID control; however, it lacks the advanced features like pressure gauges and dual PID that come with the Profitec. Additionally, both machines have auto shutoff functionalities, but the Profitec offers features such as a solenoid valve and a steam wand that is designed to prevent burns.

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