Bezzera Strega Lever Espresso Machine vs Profitec Pro 800
Two espresso machines side by side. They differ on boiler / heating, boiler size, can be plumbed in, water tank. The Bezzera Strega Lever Espresso Machine can brew and steam at the same time, while the Profitec Pro 800 has to switch between brewing and steaming.
Bezzera Strega Lever Espresso Machine
Profitec Pro 800
What actually differs
- The Bezzera Strega Lever Espresso Machine 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 1.98 L for the Bezzera Strega Lever Espresso Machine).
- The Profitec Pro 800 has plumb-in capability; the Bezzera Strega Lever Espresso Machine does not.
- The Bezzera Strega Lever Espresso Machine has a larger water tank (3.99 L against 2.8 L for the Profitec Pro 800).
- The Bezzera Strega Lever Espresso Machine is lighter at 30.5 kg; the Profitec Pro 800 weighs 35.5 kg.
- Voltage: the Bezzera Strega Lever Espresso Machine has 110V-120V (US), the Profitec Pro 800 has 230V/1600 W.
- Size, Bezzera Strega Lever Espresso Machine against Profitec Pro 800: width 33 cm against 33.9 cm, depth 45 cm against 50.5 cm, height 73.7 cm against 49.2 cm.
Which one should you buy?
Enthusiasts who want hands-on control of every shot
98 L heat-exchanger boiler and a 58 mm portafilter, giving hands-on control over pressure and flow. The trade-off is that it takes technique and practice.
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 larger boiler
- Plumb-in capability
Specs compared
Rows where they differ are highlighted. Specs are from manufacturer sources; blanks are left blank, never estimated.
| Spec | Bezzera Strega Lever Espresso Machine | Profitec Pro 800 |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $$$$ $1,500+ | $$$$ $1,500+ |
| Machine type | Manual lever | Manual lever |
| Boiler / heating | Heat exchanger | Single |
| Boiler size | 1.98 L | 3.5 L |
| Portafilter size | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Pressure gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Can be plumbed in | No | Yes |
| Needs mains power | Yes | Yes |
| Water tank | 3.99 L | 2.8 L |
| Width | 33 cm | 33.9 cm |
| Depth | 45 cm | 50.5 cm |
| Height | 73.7 cm | 49.2 cm |
| Weight | 30.5 kg | 35.5 kg |
| Voltage | 110V-120V (US) | 230V/1600 W |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
What they have in common
Both record the same value for: machine type (Manual lever); portafilter size (58 mm); pressure gauge (Yes); needs mains power (Yes); warranty (3 years).
Bezzera Strega Lever Espresso Machine vs Profitec Pro 800: common questions
What is the main difference between the Bezzera Strega Lever Espresso Machine and the Profitec Pro 800?
The Bezzera Strega Lever Espresso Machine can brew and steam at the same time, while the Profitec Pro 800 has to switch between brewing and steaming. The Profitec Pro 800 has a larger boiler (3.5 L against 1.98 L for the Bezzera Strega Lever Espresso Machine).
Do the Bezzera Strega Lever Espresso Machine and the Profitec Pro 800 use the same portafilter?
Yes, both use 58 mm.
Is the Bezzera Strega Lever Espresso Machine or the Profitec Pro 800 more expensive?
Both sit in the same typical price band, $$$$ $1,500+.