ECM espresso machines

Models
7
Price range
€1,299 – €3,200

Brew & Rate lists 7 ECM espresso machines.

By boiler, 3 are dual, 2 are heat exchange and 1 is single.

All 7 are semi automatic.

All 7 have PID temperature control.

Median water tank is 2800 ml, from 1200 ml (Puristika) to 3000 ml (Technika VI).

By experience level, 5 are aimed at expert users and 2 are aimed at intermediate users.

By origin, 4 are built in Germany.

Median release year is 2019, from 2015 (Synchronika) to 2021 (Puristika).

Prices run from €1,299 to €3,200, with a median of €1,599.

The Puristika is the most affordable at €1,299; the Synchronika II tops the range at €3,200.

ECM espresso machines compared
NameBoilerPIDPortafilterPrice
Classika PIDsingleYes—€1,399
Mechanika Max IIheat exchangeYes——
Mechanika V Slimheat exchangeYes—€1,599
Puristikasingle boilerYes—€1,299
SynchronikadualYes58 mm€2,299
Synchronika IIdualYes58 mm€3,200
Technika VIdualYes——