Bezzera Sole vs Profitec Pro 800
Two espresso machines side by side. They differ on boiler / heating, boiler size, water tank, width. The Bezzera Sole can brew and steam at the same time, while the Profitec Pro 800 has to switch between brewing and steaming.
Bezzera Sole
Profitec Pro 800
What actually differs
- The Bezzera Sole 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 2 L for the Bezzera Sole).
- The Bezzera Sole has a larger water tank (4 L against 2.8 L for the Profitec Pro 800).
- The Bezzera Sole is lighter at 27 kg; the Profitec Pro 800 weighs 35.5 kg.
- Voltage: the Bezzera Sole has 110-120V / 220-240V, the Profitec Pro 800 has 230V/1600 W.
- The Profitec Pro 800 has a longer warranty (3 years against 1 year for the Bezzera Sole).
- Size, Bezzera Sole against Profitec Pro 800: width 30.5 cm against 33.9 cm, depth 45.5 cm against 50.5 cm, height 41.5 cm against 49.2 cm. The Bezzera Sole is the more compact of the two.
Which one should you buy?
Enthusiasts who want hands-on control of every shot
Suits enthusiasts who want hands-on control over pressure and flow with a manual lever and PID temperature control. The main trade-off is the technique and practice the lever demands, so it suits people who enjoy learning.
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
- A longer warranty
Specs compared
Rows where they differ are highlighted. Specs are from manufacturer sources; blanks are left blank, never estimated.
| Spec | Bezzera Sole | Profitec Pro 800 |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $$$$ $1,500+ | $$$$ $1,500+ |
| Machine type | Manual lever | Manual lever |
| Boiler / heating | Heat exchanger | Single |
| Boiler size | 2 L | 3.5 L |
| PID temperature control | Yes | Yes |
| Portafilter size | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Pressure gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Can be plumbed in | Yes | Yes |
| Needs mains power | Yes | Yes |
| Water tank | 4 L | 2.8 L |
| Width | 30.5 cm | 33.9 cm |
| Depth | 45.5 cm | 50.5 cm |
| Height | 41.5 cm | 49.2 cm |
| Weight | 27 kg | 35.5 kg |
| Voltage | 110-120V / 220-240V | 230V/1600 W |
| Warranty | 1 year | 3 years |
What they have in common
Both record the same value for: machine type (Manual lever); pid temperature control (Yes); portafilter size (58 mm); pressure gauge (Yes); can be plumbed in (Yes); needs mains power (Yes).
Bezzera Sole vs Profitec Pro 800: common questions
What is the main difference between the Bezzera Sole and the Profitec Pro 800?
The Bezzera Sole can brew and steam at the same time, while the Profitec Pro 800 has to switch between brewing and steaming. The Profitec Pro 800 has a larger boiler (3.5 L against 2 L for the Bezzera Sole).
Do the Bezzera Sole and the Profitec Pro 800 use the same portafilter?
Yes, both use 58 mm.
Is the Bezzera Sole or the Profitec Pro 800 more expensive?
Both sit in the same typical price band, $$$$ $1,500+.