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	ECM	Profitec
MSRP
MSRP	$1549	$3049
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Advanced
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Single Boiler	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	5-15 Minutes	30+ Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Pro 800 pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: 0.75L	Brew: Not Applicable Heat Exchanger machines pull brew water directly from reservoir
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: 3.5L
Water Supply
Water Supply	2 L - Glass Reservoir	3.5 L - Convertable
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	Copper
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	Stainless Steel
Hot Water
Hot Water	No	Yes
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	No	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	No	Yes
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	Yes	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	No	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	Yes	Yes
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	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	No	Yes
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	Yes	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	13.6 kg	35.5 kg
Material
Material	Anthracite	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Profitec Pro 800 and ECM Puristika are both semi-automatic espresso machines with differing prices and targeted skill levels. The Profitec Pro 800 is priced at $3049 and is designed for advanced users. In contrast, the ECM Puristika retails at $1549 and caters to those with an intermediate skill level. This price difference may reflect the complexity and capabilities of the machines.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, both machines employ a lever activation mechanism. The Profitec Pro 800 features a heat exchanger heating element and has a heat-up time of over 30 minutes, while the ECM Puristika operates with a single boiler heating element and has a quicker heat-up time of 5 to 15 minutes. The water reservoir capacity of the Pro 800 is 3.5 liters, surpassing the Puristika's 2 liters. Additionally, the Pro 800 uses a sprung lever group type compared to the E61 group type of the Puristika.

Features Comparison

When examining the key features, both machines include an auto shutoff function, PID control, and a shot timer. The Profitec Pro 800 supports concurrent brewing and steaming, flow control, and includes a steam wand with a no-burn design. On the other hand, the ECM Puristika does not have a steam wand and lacks features like concurrent brew steam and flow control. However, it includes a solenoid valve and pressure gauge for brewing accuracy, while the Pro 800 features a steam pressure gauge.

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