Profitec Pro 600 vs ECM Synchronika

Profitec Pro 600 espresso machine

Profitec

Profitec Pro 600

$2,400

4.7★ (340)

vs
ECM Synchronika espresso machine

ECM

ECM Synchronika

$3,400

4.9★ (180)

Quick take: The Profitec Pro 600 costs $1,000 less; the Profitec Pro 600 heats up faster (20 minutes).

SpecProfitec Pro 600ECM Synchronika
Price$2,400$3,400
Rating4.7★ (340)4.9★ (180)
TypeSemi-AutomaticSemi-Automatic
BoilerDual BoilerDual Boiler
Built-in grinderNoNo
Pump pressure9 bar9 bar
Water capacity100 oz100 oz
Warm-up time20 minutes25 minutes
Steam wandManualManual
Basket typeUnpressurizedUnpressurized
Best forEnthusiastsEnthusiasts
Dimensions11 x 16.5 x 16 in12 x 16.5 x 17.5 in
Weight53 lbs62 lbs
Warranty3 years3 years

Pros & cons

Profitec Pro 600

  • Simultaneous brew and steam
  • Stable E61 thermal mass
  • Excellent build quality
  • Quiet vibratory pump
  • Joystick controls feel premium
  • Long warm-up time
  • Heavy and tall
  • No flow control out of the box
  • No grinder included

ECM Synchronika

  • Exceptional build quality
  • Dual PID with shot timer
  • Plumbable or tank
  • Quiet operation
  • Holds value extremely well
  • Very expensive
  • Heavy footprint
  • Flow control sold separately
  • Long warm-up time