Profitec MOVE Espresso Machine

The Profitec MOVE delivers full dual-boiler capability — simultaneous brewing and steaming — in a remarkably compact, design-forward package. Its minimalist aesthetic with walnut accents, OLED PID display, and fast heat-up mode make it approachable for newer home baristas, while programmable dosing and adjustable pre-infusion satisfy experienced users. It's ideal for households pulling multiple milk drinks back-to-back who don't want a large, industrial-looking machine dominating their countertop. At $2,249, it hits a sweet spot for serious home espresso without commercial-tier pricing.

The MOVE uses a saturated group head, where the brew group is directly heated by the brew boiler water itself. This eliminates the thermal lag common in traditional E61 thermosiphon designs, providing faster heat-up and more consistent extraction temperatures shot after shot. Combined with PID control on both boilers, you get precise, repeatable brewing without cooling flushes. The saturated group also responds quickly to PID adjustments, so dialing in a new coffee is more intuitive and immediate.

Prevention is key with any dual boiler machine. Start by testing your tap water with Clive Water Hardness Test Strips to understand your baseline mineral content. The MOVE's reservoir-only design makes it easy to use a BWT or Oscar Water Softening Pouch directly in the tank, or pair it with a Water Softening and Filtration System for comprehensive treatment. Keeping water in the 35–85ppm range protects both boilers, the saturated group head, and internal components from scale buildup that degrades performance over time.

Not at all. The MOVE's vibratory pump is a deliberate design choice that keeps the machine compact and reservoir-fed without requiring a plumbed water line. Profitec pairs it with adjustable pre-infusion through the OLED PID interface, giving you meaningful control over how water initially saturates the puck. The result is excellent shot quality. A vibratory pump also simplifies maintenance. If you're comparing to rotary pump machines, the trade-off is slightly more audible operation — but the MOVE's overall extraction quality is not compromised.

The JUMP is a heat exchanger machine — capable and compact, but it shares one boiler for brewing and steaming. The MOVE steps up to true dual boilers, giving you independent temperature control and the ability to brew and steam simultaneously with no compromises. If you regularly make milk drinks for two or more people, or want tighter PID control over both brew and steam temperatures, the MOVE is the clear upgrade. It's also a natural step up for anyone outgrowing a single boiler setup. Clive's team can help you decide based on your daily routine.