Espresso machines with PID

29 models match espresso machines with pid in the Brew & Rate catalogue.

By brand, 4 are from Breville, 4 are from ECM, 4 are from Lelit and 3 are from La Marzocco.

By boiler, 13 are dual boiler, 4 are thermocoil and 3 are heat exchange.

By automation, 28 are semi automatic and 1 is volumetric.

All 29 have PID temperature control.

5 of the 29 have a built-in grinder.

7 of the 29 have pressure profiling.

Median portafilter size is 56 mm, from 54 mm (Barista Express BES870) to 58 mm (Linea Micra).

Median water tank is 2500 ml, from 1200 ml (Puristika) to 3500 ml (GS3 MP).

By experience level, 21 are aimed at expert users, 7 are aimed at intermediate users and 1 is aimed at beginner users.

By origin, 12 are built in Italy, 7 are built in China and 7 are built in Germany.

Prices run from €299 to €6,900, with a median of €1,599.

The Breville Bambino BES450 is the most affordable at €299; the La Marzocco GS3 MP tops the range at €6,900.

This spec is recorded for 48 of the 51 espresso machines catalogued so far.