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	Rancilio	Profitec
MSRP
MSRP	$1940	$3049
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Advanced
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Dual 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: 1L	Steam: 3.5L
Water Supply
Water Supply	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	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	Yes	Yes
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	Yes	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	20 kg	35.5 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Rancilio Silvia Pro X is priced at $1940 and is designed for intermediate skill levels, while the Profitec Pro 800, with a higher price of $3049, caters to advanced users. Both machines are classified as semi-automatic, indicating a level of hands-on control for the user during the brewing process. The distinct target audience shows that the Pro 800 may offer more complex capabilities as its price suggests a more premium feature set.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Rancilio Silvia Pro X utilizes a dual boiler system and has a heat-up time of 5-15 minutes, with a water reservoir capacity of 2 liters and a steam boiler capacity of 1 liter. On the other hand, the Profitec Pro 800 employs a heat exchanger system, requiring a longer heat-up time of over 30 minutes and boasts a larger water reservoir and steam boiler capacity, both at 3.5 liters. The brewing group type differs as well, with the Silvia utilizing a saturated group and the Profitec using a sprung lever group configuration. Both machines utilize a vibration pump and feature a portafilter size of 58mm.

Features Comparison

Key features of the Rancilio Silvia Pro X include dual PID control, pre-infusion capability, and a shot timer, along with essential safety elements such as an auto shutoff and over-pressure valve. The Profitec Pro 800 matches with features like pre-infusion, a shot timer, and an auto shutoff but enhances functionality with flow control and a no-burn steam wand. Both machines support concurrent brewing and steaming, yet the Silvia does not have a steam pressure gauge, which is provided in the Profitec. Overall, while they share some capabilities, the machines cater to different user functionalities through their respective feature sets.

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