Profitec Drive Dual Boiler Espresso Machine vs Profitec Move
Two espresso machines side by side. They differ on boiler size, can be plumbed in, warm-up time, width. The Profitec Drive Dual Boiler Espresso Machine has a larger boiler (0.8 L against 0.4 L for the Profitec Move).
Profitec Drive Dual Boiler Espresso Machine
Profitec Move
What actually differs
- The Profitec Drive Dual Boiler Espresso Machine has a larger boiler (0.8 L against 0.4 L for the Profitec Move).
- The Profitec Drive Dual Boiler Espresso Machine has plumb-in capability; the Profitec Move does not.
- The Profitec Move has a faster warm-up (9 min against 11 min for the Profitec Drive Dual Boiler Espresso Machine).
- The Profitec Move is lighter at 18.7 kg; the Profitec Drive Dual Boiler Espresso Machine weighs 31 kg.
- Voltage: the Profitec Drive Dual Boiler Espresso Machine has 230 V, the Profitec Move has EU, UK, CH, AU: 230V/2200 W US: 115 V/1600 W.
- Size, Profitec Drive Dual Boiler Espresso Machine against Profitec Move: width 34 cm against 27 cm, depth 48.5 cm against 44.5 cm, height 42 cm against 37.5 cm. The Profitec Move is the more compact of the two.
Which one should you buy?
Home enthusiasts who need flow profiling and plumb-in capability.
Home users who want flow profiling and the flexibility of tank or direct water connection should consider this model. Its listed features support precise temperature control and plumb-in installation without additional parts.
Skip it if: You want a compact, low-effort machine
Full specs and review →Prosumer-level users needing fast heat-up and dual boilers in limited counter space.
The Profitec Move fits experienced users who want dual PID control and quick startup in a compact dual-boiler machine at this price tier. It matches the prosumer category.
Skip it if: Beginners or buyers seeking lower-priced machines should not buy it.
Full specs and review →Where each one wins
- A larger boiler
- Plumb-in capability
- A faster warm-up
- A more compact footprint
Specs compared
Rows where they differ are highlighted. Specs are from manufacturer sources; blanks are left blank, never estimated.
| Spec | Profitec Drive Dual Boiler Espresso Machine | Profitec Move |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $$$$ $1,500+ | $$$$ $1,500+ |
| Machine type | Semi-automatic | Semi-automatic |
| Boiler / heating | Dual | Dual |
| Boiler size | 0.8 L | 0.4 L |
| PID temperature control | Yes | Yes |
| Portafilter size | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Pressure gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Can be plumbed in | Yes | No |
| Needs mains power | Yes | Yes |
| Water tank | 2.8 L | 2.8 L |
| Warm-up time | 11 min | 9 min |
| Width | 34 cm | 27 cm |
| Depth | 48.5 cm | 44.5 cm |
| Height | 42 cm | 37.5 cm |
| Weight | 31 kg | 18.7 kg |
| Voltage | 230 V | EU, UK, CH, AU: 230V/2200 W US: 115 V/1600 W |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
What they have in common
Both record the same value for: machine type (Semi-automatic); boiler / heating (Dual); pid temperature control (Yes); portafilter size (58 mm); pressure gauge (Yes); needs mains power (Yes); water tank (2.8 L); warranty (3 years).
Profitec Drive Dual Boiler Espresso Machine vs Profitec Move: common questions
What is the main difference between the Profitec Drive Dual Boiler Espresso Machine and the Profitec Move?
The Profitec Drive Dual Boiler Espresso Machine has a larger boiler (0.8 L against 0.4 L for the Profitec Move). The Profitec Drive Dual Boiler Espresso Machine has plumb-in capability; the Profitec Move does not.
Which is better for prosumer setups, the Profitec Drive Dual Boiler Espresso Machine or the Profitec Move?
We tag the Profitec Move for prosumer setups; the other is not tagged that way. See the pick boxes above for who each one suits.
Do the Profitec Drive Dual Boiler Espresso Machine and the Profitec Move use the same portafilter?
Yes, both use 58 mm.
Is the Profitec Drive Dual Boiler Espresso Machine or the Profitec Move more expensive?
Both sit in the same typical price band, $$$$ $1,500+.