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	Profitec	Olympia Express
MSRP
MSRP	$2979	$3800
Skill Level
Skill Level	Advanced	Advanced
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Dual Boiler	Single Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Lever	Lever
Pump Type
Pump Type	Rotary	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	30+ Minutes	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: 0.75L	Brew: 1.3L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: 2L	Steam: Not Applicable
Water Supply
Water Supply	2.8 L - Convertable	1.8 L - Reservoir
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	No
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	Yes	No
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	Yes	No
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	Yes	No
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	Yes	No
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	31 kg	10.4 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Painted Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Profitec Pro 700 is priced at $2,979, while the Olympia Express Cremina comes in at a higher price of $3,800. Both machines are classified as semi-automatic and are designed for advanced users, indicating that they require a certain level of skill and knowledge to operate effectively.

Brewing Comparison

When it comes to brewing information, the Profitec Pro 700 uses a dual boiler system and has a heat-up time of 30+ minutes, with a water reservoir capacity of 2.8 liters. In contrast, the Olympia Express Cremina features a single boiler and boasts a much shorter heat-up time of 5-15 minutes, with a smaller water reservoir capacity of 1.8 liters. Both machines utilize lever activation, but the Pro 700 has a rotary pump while the Cremina employs a vibration pump.

Features Comparison

In terms of features, the Profitec Pro 700 is equipped with automatic shutoff, dual PID control, pre-infusion, and a steam wand, whereas the Olympia Express Cremina lacks automatic shutoff and PID controls but includes flow control and a steam wand as well. The Pro 700 also offers more advanced monitoring tools with a boiler pressure gauge, whereas the Cremina has a steam pressure gauge but omits other performance indicators like shot timers or solenoid valves. Both machines demonstrate a focus on creating quality espresso, albeit with different features tailored for user preferences.

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