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	Breville	Profitec
MSRP
MSRP	$749.95	$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	5-15 Minutes	15-30 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Barista Express 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	1.9 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	Yes	Yes
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	No	Yes
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	No	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	Yes	Yes
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	Yes	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	10.4 kg	24 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Profitec Pro 600 is a semi-automatic espresso machine priced at $2399, aimed at intermediate skill levels. In contrast, the Breville Barista Express is more budget-friendly, retailing at $749.95, and is designed for beginners. Both machines fall under the semi-automatic category, but their target audiences differ significantly.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Profitec Pro 600 features a lever activation method with a dual boiler system, having a brew boiler capacity of 0.75 liters. Its heat-up time ranges between 15 to 30 minutes. On the other hand, the Breville Barista Express uses button activation and operates with a thermoblock heating system, taking only 5 to 15 minutes to heat up. Furthermore, the Breville does not specify a brew boiler capacity, indicating it may rely on its single thermoblock for heating.

Features Comparison

Both machines come equipped with essential features, though they vary in complexity and quantity. The Profitec Pro 600 includes advanced features like dual PID control, pre-infusion, and a shot timer, enhancing user experience. The Breville Barista Express includes an integrated grinder, pre-infusion capability, and a solenoid valve, making it user-friendly for novices. While both offer hot water capabilities, the Profitec model boasts more gauges and controls that cater to a more advanced user base.

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