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ECM Synchronika vs Jura S8
| ECM Synchronika | Jura S8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  | |
| Brand | ECM | Jura |
| Category | Espresso | Espresso |
| Target user | ||
| Price | €2,299 | €1,499 |
| Year | 2015 | 2018 |
| Power | 1600 W | 1450 W |
| Weight | 16.5 kg | 10.1 kg |
| Water tank | 2000 ml | 1900 ml |
| Display | None | tft touchscreen |
| App control | No | Yes |
| Automation | Semi-auto | Super-auto |
| Boiler | Dual boiler | Thermoblock |
| Portafilter | 58 mm | — |
| Colors | stainless | chromemoonlight silvermidnight black |
| Dimensions | 250 × 425 × 395 mm | 280 × 450 × 350 mm |
| Water source | both | tank |
| Water filter | No | Yes |
| Programmable volumes | No | Yes |
| Connectivity | — | bluetoothwifi |
| PID control | Yes | No |
| Pump type | rotary | vibration |
| Max pressure | 9 bar | 15 bar |
| Pressure profiling | No | No |
| Pre-infusion | electronic | pulse extraction |
| Group head | E61 | — |
| Basket type | double | — |
| Steam wand | multi hole | auto steam |
| Milk system | manual steam | integrated carafe |
| Hot water spout | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in grinder | No | Yes |
| Grinder burr | — | conical |
| Grinder steps | — | 6 steps |
| Method | — | — |
| Filter type | — | — |
| Filter size | — | — |
| Brew capacity | — | — |
| Material | — | — |
| Electric | — | — |
| Temp control | — | — |
| Bloom pause | — | — |
| Showerhead | — | — |
| Keep warm | — | — |
| Capsule system | — | — |
| Compatible capsules | — | — |
| Cup sizes | — | — |
| Description | Dual-boiler workhorse built in Germany. Independent PID for brew and steam, rotary pump supports plumbed or tank use, E61 group head for thermal stability. Built to last decades. | Jura's S8 super-automatic deploys Pulse Extraction Process (P.E.P.) for shorter espresso shots, achieving optimal extraction by pulsing hot water through the puck. The 3.5-inch colour touchscreen and integrated milk system deliver 15 programmable specialty drinks. |
| Made in | Germany | Switzerland |