Bezzera Matrix vs ECM Classika PID Espresso Machine
Two espresso machines side by side. They differ on boiler size, can be plumbed in, water tank, width. The ECM Classika PID Espresso Machine has a larger boiler (0.98 L against 0.5 L for the Bezzera Matrix).
Bezzera Matrix
ECM Classika PID Espresso Machine
What actually differs
- The ECM Classika PID Espresso Machine has a larger boiler (0.98 L against 0.5 L for the Bezzera Matrix).
- The Bezzera Matrix has plumb-in capability; the ECM Classika PID Espresso Machine does not.
- The Bezzera Matrix has a larger water tank (4 L against 3 L for the ECM Classika PID Espresso Machine).
- The ECM Classika PID Espresso Machine is lighter at 20.7 kg; the Bezzera Matrix weighs 32.2 kg.
- Voltage: the Bezzera Matrix has 110–120/50-60 or 220–240/50-60, the ECM Classika PID Espresso Machine has 110V-120V (US).
- Size, Bezzera Matrix against ECM Classika PID Espresso Machine: width 31 cm against 25 cm, depth 47 cm against 45.1 cm, height 42 cm against 40 cm. The ECM Classika PID Espresso Machine is the more compact of the two.
Which one should you buy?
Home baristas who make milk drinks and want steady temperature
Dual-boiler semi-automatic machine with PID control, built for home baristas who steam milk and want steady temperature. 2 kg weight and footprint.
Skip it if: You want a compact, low-effort machine
Full specs and review →Home baristas who make milk drinks and want steady temperature
Suits home baristas who make milk drinks and want steady PID temperature control, with brew and steam at the same time. The trade-off is no flow control, and a need for mains power.
Skip it if: You want a compact, low-effort machine
Full specs and review →Where each one wins
- Plumb-in capability
- A larger water tank
- A larger boiler
- A more compact footprint
Specs compared
Rows where they differ are highlighted. Specs are from manufacturer sources; blanks are left blank, never estimated.
| Spec | Bezzera Matrix | ECM Classika PID Espresso Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $$$$ $1,500+ | $$$$ $1,500+ |
| Machine type | Semi-automatic | Semi-automatic |
| Boiler / heating | Dual | Dual |
| Boiler size | 0.5 L | 0.98 L |
| PID temperature control | Yes | Yes |
| Portafilter size | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Pressure gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Can be plumbed in | Yes | No |
| Needs mains power | Yes | Yes |
| Water tank | 4 L | 3 L |
| Width | 31 cm | 25 cm |
| Depth | 47 cm | 45.1 cm |
| Height | 42 cm | 40 cm |
| Weight | 32.2 kg | 20.7 kg |
| Voltage | 110–120/50-60 or 220–240/50-60 | 110V-120V (US) |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
What they have in common
Both record the same value for: machine type (Semi-automatic); boiler / heating (Dual); pid temperature control (Yes); portafilter size (58 mm); pressure gauge (Yes); needs mains power (Yes); warranty (3 years).
Bezzera Matrix vs ECM Classika PID Espresso Machine: common questions
What is the main difference between the Bezzera Matrix and the ECM Classika PID Espresso Machine?
The ECM Classika PID Espresso Machine has a larger boiler (0.98 L against 0.5 L for the Bezzera Matrix). The Bezzera Matrix has plumb-in capability; the ECM Classika PID Espresso Machine does not.
Do the Bezzera Matrix and the ECM Classika PID Espresso Machine use the same portafilter?
Yes, both use 58 mm.
Is the Bezzera Matrix or the ECM Classika PID Espresso Machine more expensive?
Both sit in the same typical price band, $$$$ $1,500+.