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	Profitec	ECM
MSRP
MSRP	$2979	$3249
Skill Level
Skill Level	Advanced	Advanced
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Dual Boiler	Dual Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Lever	Lever
Pump Type
Pump Type	Rotary	Rotary
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	30+ Minutes	15-30 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: 0.75L	Brew: 0.7L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: 2L	Steam: 2L
Water Supply
Water Supply	2.8 L - Convertable	3 L - Convertable
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	Yes	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	31 kg	36.4 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Profitec Pro 700 and ECM Synchronika are both advanced semi-automatic espresso machines, each catering to users with sophisticated skills. The Pro 700 is priced at $2,979, while the Synchronika is slightly more expensive at $3,249. Both brands signify quality in the espresso machine market, but they differ slightly in their price.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, both machines utilize a lever activation system and feature a dual boiler heating element. The Profitec Pro 700 has a brew boiler capacity of 0.75 liters and a water reservoir capacity of 2.8 liters, while the Synchronika has a slightly smaller brew boiler capacity of 0.7 liters but a larger water reservoir of 3 liters. The heat-up time for the Pro 700 exceeds 30 minutes, whereas the Synchronika offers a more efficient heat-up time of 15 to 30 minutes.

Features Comparison

Both machines come with a similar array of key features designed to enhance user experience. They both include auto shutoff, dual PID control, pre-infusion capability, and steam wands with no-burn technology. Moreover, each machine possesses dual pressure gauges for boiler and steam, allowing for better control during the brewing process. However, neither machine features smart connectivity, and both do not include an integrated grinder.

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