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	Rancilio	Profitec
MSRP
MSRP	$1195	$3049
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	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	Rocker Switch	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: 0.3L	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	2.2 L - Reservoir	3.5 L - Convertable
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Brass	Copper
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	Chrome Plated Brass	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	Yes	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	No	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	No	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	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Rancilio Silvia PID and Profitec Pro 800 are two semi-automatic espresso machines catering to different expertise levels. The Rancilio Silvia PID is priced at $1,195 and is positioned for beginner users, while the Profitec Pro 800 is aimed at advanced users with a significantly higher price point of $3,049.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Rancilio Silvia PID features a single boiler system with a heat-up time of 5-15 minutes, utilizing a rocker switch for activation. It has a chrome-plated brass brew group and a water reservoir capacity of 2.2 liters. On the other hand, the Profitec Pro 800 employs a heat exchanger with a longer heat-up time of over 30 minutes and activation via a lever. Its larger steam boiler capacity of 3.5 liters and a convertible water source make it suitable for more demanding brews.

Features Comparison

When considering features, the Rancilio Silvia PID lacks auto shutoff and steam pressure gauge but includes PID control and hot water options. Conversely, the Profitec Pro 800 offers a comprehensive suite of features such as auto shutoff, steam pressure gauge, concurrent brew and steam capabilities, flow control, and pre-infusion, making it more versatile for advanced users. Both machines have a solenoid valve and a steam wand, but the Profitec is equipped with a no-burn wand for enhanced safety.

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