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	Breville	Profitec
MSRP
MSRP	$749.95	$3049
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Advanced
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Thermoblock	Heat Exchanger
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	30+ Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Barista Express pulls brew water directly from reservoir Note: The Pro 800 pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	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	1.9 L - Reservoir	3.5 L - Convertable
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	No Information	Copper
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	Stainless Steel
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	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	No	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	Yes	No
Weight
Weight	10.4 kg	35.5 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Profitec Pro 800 is a high-end espresso machine priced at approximately $3049, catering to advanced users. In contrast, the Breville Barista Express is more accessible at around $749.95, targeting beginners. This difference in price and skill level significantly influences the user experience and capabilities of each machine.

Brewing Comparison

When it comes to brewing information, the Profitec Pro 800 activates via a lever and features a heat exchanger for heating, with a heat-up time exceeding 30 minutes. The machine utilizes a sprung lever group type and has a stainless steel brew group material but offers no specific brew boiler capacity. Conversely, the Breville Barista Express operates at a button activation with a thermoblock heating system, achieving a heat-up time of 5-15 minutes and utilizing a reservoir for water source. The Breville model has a smaller water reservoir capacity of 1.9 liters, compared to the Profitec's 3.5 liters.

Features Comparison

In terms of features, the Profitec Pro 800 includes advanced functionalities like flow control, dual PID control, and a shot timer, enhancing the brewing precision. It is designed with a steam wand and no-burn technology for safety during steaming. The Breville Barista Express comes with an integrated grinder, a boiler pressure gauge, and pre-infusion capability, making it user-friendly for novices. However, it lacks certain features present in the Profitec, such as PID control and a shot timer, reflecting its target audience's simplicity in design and functionality.

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