Profitec Pro 300 Dual Boiler Espresso Machine
Profitec Pro 300 Overview
Profitec knows how to impress us. At first sight, the Pro 300 makes a lasting impression with its polished stainless steel exterior. The front panel of the machine sports a steam pressure gauge and Gicar PID controller, which lets us monitor steam pressure and temperature at a glance. The PID reigns in temperature stability to within a degree of the set temperature, and features a convenient shot timer for more precise pulls.
Features and Performance
Right off the bat we’re looking at a machine that’s easy to use and it’s pulling the shots we’re out to get. That’s a good start.
We like to look a little deeper, so we ran the Pro 300 through testing. Our technicians found remarkably quick warm up times of about 10 minutes, from power-on to brew-ready. We owe this to the brew boiler mounted directly above the brew group, which is passively heated as the machine warms up. If you want, you can switch off the steam boiler to save energy. On that note, steam performance is respectable and the two hole steam tip is perfect for high speed frothing, dispensing high pressure over a wide area.
The all copper and braided stainless steel high-pressure lines on the inside of the machine are a nice touch, as well, owing to Profitec’s thoroughly professional engineering. Plus, the vibration pump sits on rubber mounts so the machine stays quiet while brewing.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | HFC-2023060027 |
| App Connectivity | No |
| Boiler Configuration | Dual Boiler |
| Number of Boilers | 2 |
| Boiler Features | Brew & Steam Simultaneously,Rapid Steam |
| Brew Boiler Auto-Fill | Yes |
| Brew Boiler Heater Location | Internal |
| Brew Boiler Insulation | Yes |
| Brew Boiler Material | Brass |
| Brew Boiler Orientation | Vertical |
| Brew Boiler Volume (Oz) | 11 fl-oz |
| Three-Way Valve | Automatic |
| Back Flush Capable | Yes |
| Brew Group Material | Chrome Plated Brass |
| Brew Group Size (mm) | 58 mm |
| Brew Group Type | Ring |
| Brew Boiler Wattage | 800 |
| Recommended Application | Home / Residential |
| NSF Certified | No |
| Display Type | Indicator Lights |
| Controls and Additional Features | Brew Temperature Display,Clock / Timer,Low-Water Warning,Power Light,Steam Control,Temperature Control |
| Pressure Gauges | Brew Circuit |
| Type of Controls | PID,Toggle Switch |
| Cup Warmer Material | Stainless Steel |
| Cup Warmer Size (L-in x W-in) | 9 x 9.75 |
| Cup Warmer | Passively Heated |
| Drain Line Adaptable (Plumbable) | No |
| Drip Tray Capacity (oz) | 32 fl-oz |
| Drip Tray Cover Material | Stainless Steel |
| Drip Tray Material | Stainless Steel |
| Removable Drip Tray | Yes |
| Portafilter Baskets Included | Double,Single |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Housing Color | Stainless Steel |
| Housing Material | Stainless Steel |
| Foot/Leg Height (inches) | 1.25 in |
| Depth (Inches) | 16.34 |
| Height (Inches) | 15.16 |
| Weight (Lbs) | 39.7 |
| Width (Inches) | 10.04 |
| Bottomless Portafilter Available | Yes |
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Filter Diameter (mm) | 58 mm |
| Portafilter Handle Material | Plastic |
| Portafilter Material | Chrome Plated Brass |
| Number of Portafilters Included | 2 |
| Ground, E.S.E., Pod and Capsule Compatibility | Ground Coffee |
| Portafilter Type | Commercial Style |
| Portafilter Weight (lbs) | 1.25 lbs |
| Portafilter Diameter | 58 mm |
| Adjustable Brew Pressure | Yes |
| Pump Pressure (Max. Bar) | 15 Bar |
| Pump Type | Vibration |
| Pump Wattage | 52 watts |
| Warranty Service Provider Email | sales@harfancoffee.com |
| Warranty Service Provider | HARFAN COFFEE |
| Warranty Service Provider Phone Number | +62-838-9755-1917 |
| Manufacturers Warranty Period | 3-Year Parts and Labor Warranty |
| Amps | 13.3 A |
| Volt | 110V-120V (US) |
| Watts | 1600 Watt |
| Power Cord Length (inches) | 48 in |
| Power Cord Storage | No |
| Steam Boiler Auto-Fill | Yes |
| Steam Boiler Heater Location | Internal |
| Steam Boiler Insulation | Yes |
| Steam Boiler Material | Stainless Steel |
| Steam Boiler Orientation | Vertical |
| Steam Boiler Volume (Oz) | 25.36 fl-oz |
| Steam Boiler Vacuum Relief Valve | Yes |
| Steam Boiler Wattage | 800 Watt |
| Steam Wand Features | Insulated Grip,No-Burn,Swappable Steam Tips |
| Steam Tip Hole Count | 2 |
| Steam Wand Material | Stainless Steel |
| Steam Wand Movement Type | Fully Articulated |
| Steam Wand | Commercial |
| Water Reservoir Access Location | Top |
| Water Reservoir Capacity | 101 fl-oz |
| Water Reservoir Features | BPA-Free,Removable |
| Water Reservoir Material | Plastic |
| Water Filter Included | No |
| Water Source | Built-In Reservoir |
Nora Anderson –
Have been using about 2 weeks now. Easy to operate. I like the timer so as to repeat/determine best pull time.
Sometimes the amount of extraction is different depending on my tamping, so still have to watch to determine amount of coffee in my cup. Used the steam wand only once since I’m not a latte drinker but seems to work fine. When it stoRead more about review stating Easy to usepped working the other day, I figured out the tank needed more water even though it wasn’t completely empty. Would be nice if there was a low water light.
Adam Gagne –
I was looking for an espresso machine with a quick heat up time, PID, compact footprint and good build quality. The Pro 300 has it all. It’s perfect for a small family and easy to pull consistent delicious espresso shots, especially with the convenience of the shot timer. It has a sufficient steam power and it takes approximately 35 seconds to steRead more about review stating Great Espresso Machineams 6 oz of milk. I always purge steam for 3-4 seconds in my cup to make it very warm. Recovery time is quick and in a few seconds pressure in the steam boiler reaches 1.4 bars.
I paired the Profitec Pro 300 with the Eureka Silencio grinder and it works great.
Pros:
5-6 minute heat-up time (room temperature 72F)
Very quiet
Fast recovery time between shots/steaming
PID becomes a shot timer
Consistent shots
Cons:
Uncovered finger holes on the lid of the water reservoir
Does not have low water level warning
Violet Bergeron –
Originally wanted the Pro 500, but eventually realized my use case of a few cappuccinos each morning for 2 people made more sense with a dual boiler machine (no waiting to steam, and no need to “temp surf”). So far, loving the Pro 300 and the lady of the house has also easily mastered its use! Only took a handful of shot pulls to get it dialed in Read more about review stating Great machinewith my Niche Zero grinder. Enjoying excellent cappuccinos every morning now! My only complaint is the design of the small plastic magnetic float cap in the water reservoir which seems poorly designed and is easily disturbed when refilling the reservoir, causing the machine to instantly shut down. I remedied this by wrapping the plastic cap in saran wrap so it wedges more snugly into the float channel.
Samuel Murphy –
Really happy with this machine. I like the level of control you get with temp. Does use more grounds than what I needed for my Breville but the flavor makes up for it. Real smooth and flavorful.
Abigail Thomas –
I bought this machine for a second home where there wasn’t as much counter space. It’s much smaller & lighter than my ECM Synchronika but pulls an excellent shot. Actually better than the ECM right now so I have to revisit what’s going on there…
Only weakness that I’ve noticed is the steaming power isn’t quite the same and the wandRead more about review stating Great second machine is really short and not as easy to maneuver but it will produce very nice foam. Also when back-flushing it leaks around the portafilter once pressure is built up so not sure what’s going on there.
But overall super happy with the purchase.
Sophie Mitchell –
Good enough is good enough. The Profitec Pro 300 is good enough.
I did lots of research and worried I would be unhappy and want to upgrade to a machine with more features and boiler capacity. In the end, the Profitec Pro 300 has been perfect for my home needs.
Good enough doesn’t mean compromise. It means this machine is good eRead more about review stating Perfect for home usenough to meet all my home espresso (and milk drinks) needs.
It’s perfect.