Bezzera Duo MN vs Profitec Pro 800
Two espresso machines side by side. They differ on boiler / heating, boiler size, water tank, width. The Bezzera Duo MN can brew and steam at the same time, while the Profitec Pro 800 has to switch between brewing and steaming.
Bezzera Duo MN
Profitec Pro 800
What actually differs
- The Bezzera Duo MN can brew and steam at the same time, while the Profitec Pro 800 has to switch between brewing and steaming.
- The Profitec Pro 800 has a larger boiler (3.5 L against 0.5 L for the Bezzera Duo MN).
- The Bezzera Duo MN has a larger water tank (4 L against 2.8 L for the Profitec Pro 800).
- The Bezzera Duo MN is lighter at 33 kg; the Profitec Pro 800 weighs 35.5 kg.
- Voltage: the Bezzera Duo MN has 110–120/50-60 or 220–240/50-60, the Profitec Pro 800 has 230V/1600 W.
- Size, Bezzera Duo MN against Profitec Pro 800: width 32.6 cm against 33.9 cm, depth 47 cm against 50.5 cm, height 42.5 cm against 49.2 cm. The Bezzera Duo MN is the more compact of the two.
Which one should you buy?
Enthusiasts who want hands-on control of every shot
Enthusiasts who enjoy shaping every shot will like this manual lever machine, with PID control, a pressure gauge and dual boilers for brewing and steaming together. The trade-off is that it takes technique and practice to use well.
Skip it if: You want a quick, repeatable routine
Full specs and review →Enthusiasts who want hands-on control of every shot
5 L single boiler, PID control and a pressure gauge. Expect to wait between brewing and steaming, and to put in practice to get consistent shots.
Skip it if: You want a quick, repeatable routine
Full specs and review →Where each one wins
- A larger water tank
- A more compact footprint
- A larger boiler
Specs compared
Rows where they differ are highlighted. Specs are from manufacturer sources; blanks are left blank, never estimated.
| Spec | Bezzera Duo MN | Profitec Pro 800 |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $$$$ $1,500+ | $$$$ $1,500+ |
| Machine type | Manual lever | Manual lever |
| Boiler / heating | Dual | Single |
| Boiler size | 0.5 L | 3.5 L |
| PID temperature control | Yes | Yes |
| Portafilter size | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Pressure gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Can be plumbed in | Yes | Yes |
| Needs mains power | Yes | Yes |
| Water tank | 4 L | 2.8 L |
| Width | 32.6 cm | 33.9 cm |
| Depth | 47 cm | 50.5 cm |
| Height | 42.5 cm | 49.2 cm |
| Weight | 33 kg | 35.5 kg |
| Voltage | 110–120/50-60 or 220–240/50-60 | 230V/1600 W |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
What they have in common
Both record the same value for: machine type (Manual lever); pid temperature control (Yes); portafilter size (58 mm); pressure gauge (Yes); can be plumbed in (Yes); needs mains power (Yes); warranty (3 years).
Bezzera Duo MN vs Profitec Pro 800: common questions
What is the main difference between the Bezzera Duo MN and the Profitec Pro 800?
The Bezzera Duo MN can brew and steam at the same time, while the Profitec Pro 800 has to switch between brewing and steaming. The Profitec Pro 800 has a larger boiler (3.5 L against 0.5 L for the Bezzera Duo MN).
Do the Bezzera Duo MN and the Profitec Pro 800 use the same portafilter?
Yes, both use 58 mm.
Is the Bezzera Duo MN or the Profitec Pro 800 more expensive?
Both sit in the same typical price band, $$$$ $1,500+.