Espresso machines · 9 differences · 11 published for only one

Magica vs Mechanika MAX II

Bezzera and ECM Manufacture, side by side at one scale on a 60 cm counter.

60 cm Bezzera Magica espresso machine ECM Mechanika MAX II espresso machine
Magica 300 × 425 × 415 mm Mechanika MAX II 275 × 445 × 405 mm

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Specification

FieldMagicaMechanika MAX II
Width 300mm 275mm
Depth 425mm 445mm
Height 415mm 405mm
Weight 22.7kg 23.5kg
Boiler system Heat exchanger Heat exchanger
Boilers 1 1
Boiler volume 2L 2L
Boiler material Copper Stainless
PID temperature control Yes Yes
Warm-up not published 12min
Pump Vibratory Rotary
Brew pressure not published 9bar
Pressure profiling not published Preinfusion
Pre-infusion not published Yes
Group E61 E61
Groups 1 1
Water source Reservoir Both
Reservoir 4L 3L
Plumbing not published Inlet
Hot-water tap not published Yes
Milk system not published Manual wand
Voltage 120V 110V
Power not published 1,600W
Type Semi-automatic Semi-automatic
Display not published LCD
Built-in grinder not published No
Colours not published Polished stainless steel, Matt black

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