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	Profitec	ECM
MSRP
MSRP	$3049	$3249
Skill Level
Skill Level	Advanced	Advanced
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Heat Exchanger	Dual Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Lever	Lever
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Rotary
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	30+ Minutes	15-30 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Pro 800 pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Heat Exchanger machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: 0.7L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: 3.5L	Steam: 2L
Water Supply
Water Supply	3.5 L - Convertable	3 L - Convertable
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Copper	Stainless Steel
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	Stainless Steel	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	Yes	No
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	No	Yes
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	No	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	35.5 kg	36.4 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Both espresso machines, the Profitec Pro 800 and the ECM Synchronika, fall under the "Semi-Automatic" type and are designed for advanced skill levels. The Profitec Pro 800 is priced at $2,979, while the ECM Synchronika is slightly more expensive at $3,249. Both brands are recognized in the specialty coffee community, catering to enthusiasts seeking high-quality espresso.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, both machines utilize a lever activation system. The Profitec Pro 800 features a heat exchanger primary heating element, with a 3.5-liter steam boiler capacity and a heat-up time of over 30 minutes. In contrast, the ECM Synchronika comes with a dual boiler and a smaller 2-liter steam boiler capacity, ensuring a quicker heat-up time of 15-30 minutes. While both machines use 58mm portafilters, the brew group of the Synchronika is chrome-plated brass, compared to the stainless steel brew group of the Profitec Pro 800.

Features Comparison

The key features of both machines include auto shutoff, PID control, shot timers, and no-burn steam wands. However, the ECM Synchronika includes a boiler pressure gauge and a solenoid valve while the Profitec Pro 800 does not. Both machines offer concurrent brewing and steaming, but the Synchronika lacks flow control, which is present in the Profitec Pro 800. Overall, each machine has unique features tailored for advanced home brewers looking to expand their espresso-making capabilities.

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