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	Profitec	Rancilio
MSRP
MSRP	$1059	$1940
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Intermediate
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Single Boiler	Dual Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Button	Rocker Switch
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	5-15 Minutes	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: 0.4L	Brew: 0.3L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: 1L
Water Supply
Water Supply	2.8 L - Reservoir	2 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Eco Brass	Brass
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	Chrome Plated Brass	Chrome Plated Brass
Hot Water
Hot Water	No	Yes
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	Yes	No
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	No
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	Yes	Yes
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	Yes	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	Yes	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	12.9 kg	20 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Rancilio Silvia Pro X is a semi-automatic espresso machine priced at $1940, targeted toward intermediate users. In contrast, the Profitec Go, also a semi-automatic machine, is more budget-friendly at $1059 and designed for beginners. This difference in price and intended skill level suggests that the Rancilio may offer more advanced capabilities, while the Profitec provides great value for those just starting their espresso journey.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Rancilio Silvia Pro X features a dual boiler system with a heating time between 5 to 15 minutes, activated by a rocker switch. It has a brew boiler capacity of 0.3 liters and employs a saturated group type. The Profitec Go, with its single boiler, also has a heat-up time of 5 to 15 minutes, activated by a button, and offers a slightly larger brew boiler capacity of 0.4 liters but uses a ring group type. Both machines utilize a vibration pump and have a water reservoir capacity of 2 liters, enhancing their user experience.

Features Comparison

Examining the key features, both machines include auto shutoff and boiler pressure gauges, but the Rancilio Silvia Pro X offers more advanced options such as dual PID control and pre-infusion capabilities. The Profitec Go lacks some of these features, notably pre-infusion and concurrent brew steam, but compensates with a no-burn steam wand. Both machines include shot timers and solenoid valves, but the Go does not provide hot water functionality, while the Silvia Pro X does. Ultimately, while both machines cater to different skill levels and price points, they each come with distinct features that will appeal to their respective target audiences.

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