Espresso machines · 8 differences · 14 published for only one

Matrix vs ES.1

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

60 cm Bezzera Matrix espresso machine Synesso ES.1 espresso machine
Matrix 310 × 470 × 420 mm ES.1 430 × 560 × 445 mm

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Specification

FieldMatrixES.1
Width 310mm 430mm
Depth 470mm 560mm
Height 420mm 445mm
Weight 32.2kg 36kg
Boiler system Dual Dual
Boilers 2 2
Boiler volume 1.45L 3.75L
Boiler material not published Stainless
PID temperature control Yes not published
Pump Rotary Rotary
Pressure profiling Preinfusion Programmable
Pre-infusion Yes not published
Groups 1 1
Water source Both Both
Reservoir 4L 3L
Plumbing Inlet and drain Inlet
Steam wand not published Cool-touch
Hot-water tap not published Yes
Milk system not published Manual wand
Voltage 120V 120V
Current not published 14.8A
Power not published 1,800W
Heating element not published 1.8kW
Phase not published Single
NSF listed not published Yes
Type Automatic Automatic
Display Touchscreen Touchscreen
Built-in grinder not published No
Colours not published Black, White, Blue, Red
Made in not published United States

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