Pressure profiling espresso machines

14 models match pressure profiling espresso machines in the Brew & Rate catalogue.

By brand, 3 are from Lelit, 2 are from La Marzocco, 1 is from Breville and 1 is from Cafelat.

By boiler, 5 are dual boiler, 3 are dual and 2 are single.

By automation, 10 are semi automatic and 3 are manual lever.

10 of the 14 have PID temperature control.

All 14 have pressure profiling.

Median portafilter size is 58 mm, from 52 mm (Esperto Abile LPLESA01EU) to 58 mm (Elizabeth3 PL92T3).

Median water tank is 2500 ml, from 1500 ml (DE1 Pro) to 3500 ml (GS3 MP).

By experience level, 12 are aimed at expert users and 2 are aimed at intermediate users.

By origin, 6 are built in Italy, 2 are built in China and 1 is built in Germany.

Prices run from €299 to €6,900, with a median of €2,299.

The Cafelat Robot Barista is the most affordable at €299; the La Marzocco GS3 MP tops the range at €6,900.

This spec is recorded for 41 of the 163 espresso machines catalogued so far.