Profitec Pro 600 Espresso Machine with Quick Steam

Honestly this machine is incredible. More than exceeded my expectations. I pull better shots that 90% of the coffee shops in Salt Lake City. Clive (all via chat) was so helpful building the setup I wanted. The literal only bummer is that I didn’t do a direct plum (700), because Im refilling my machine 2-3x per week. Also, I added Lucca flow control, and it’s incredibly useful for pre-infusion. It heats up fast and steams milks like a champion.

Upgraded from a Rancilio Silvia with PID that I had for four years. Never looked back! The build quality is exceptional. The interface is intuitive for the PID and the flavor of the espresso is excellent too! This feels like a “20 year” machine for me. So glad I put in extra money to make a long term investment. Have not been disappointed in the slightest! Beautiful machine.

I love this machine! It replaced my 9 year old Quick Mill QM67 and I thought the Profitec would be comparable. I was wrong - the Profitec is a significant upgrade in so many ways. The water reservoir has no hoses; the automatic shot timer (so handy); always ready for steaming with no loss of pressure (I also recommend the 4 hole steamer tip for a very nice upgraded steaming experience); PID is very easy to adjust for different roasts of coffee; overall fit and finish is so good. It has the look and feel of a commercial machine and is just such a pleasure to use. My wife says that my Americanos are much smoother now. The machine included a nice matching tamper, too. Purchased in combination with a Eureka Mignon Specialita grinder which is extremely impressive as well.

I spent three months researching information before buying my first espresso machine. Two months after acquiring my Profitec Pro 600 (with a Mignon Specialita and an Acaia scale), I can comfortably say that my decision was dead-on perfect. The Pro 600 allows me to consistently brew great espresso, and do so with different beans throughout the day. The learning curve of learning to adjust grind size after switching beans in order to produce my preferred 2:1 ratio in 25-30 seconds was easily conquered. The machine heats up both boilers quickly and consistently maintains the desired temperatures. Steaming power for milk frothing fits my needs perfectly; as an inexperienced home barista, more steaming power that would heat milk more quickly would have probably been a disadvantage. The vibration pump is obviously not silent, but I have yet to receive a complaint from sleeping family members at 6am (the dogs don’t even wake up). This thing is beautiful. Spent hours the first week just looking at it. Felt pads placed under each foot makes sliding the machine, in order to refill the water tank, a breeze (and I have a small counter space). The machine is still heavy enough to not move when tightening the portafilter onto the group head. Why the 600? This was definitely an investment intended to avoid a future upgrade. I don’t have direct plumbing access at this house, but I considered the Pro 700 just in case I would have it in the future. The deciding factor was machine height: the 600 fits under my cabinets, the 700 wouldn’t have. I definitely do not feel like I settled for the 600, I just went through with the machine that fit my needs. Last, all kudos to Sean. Clive’s competing U.S. distributor for Profitec is literally 2 hours from my front door, but Sean’s delivery of value during the communications and interactions made it a no-brainer to deal with Clive and not even bother to contact the other one. Sean listened to my needs and delivered recommendations that would fulfill my wants, not ones rehearsed to just make a sale. The post-purchase support received from Clive has been nothing but spectacular and I couldn’t be happier with my transaction. This Profitec 600 will be a part of our family for a long time and Clive (and Sean) have a customer for life.

I've been dancing with home espresso extraction for about 15 years now and consider myself fairly educated about the process; I'm a tech guy who loves research and making data driven decisions. Entry machine was a Breville BES900 (which seemed to magically extract Espresso Vivace so well that Schomer stated it) followed by 3 different BES920XLs (3 because they were sent back and rebuilt at various times)

Although I paid strict attention to all the details I could never achieve 'bar quality' shots - frustrating. Raised never to blame the tool I struggled, and struggled, until I finally started seriously contemplating replacing my machine.

After the standard reading and YT video watching (including those from WLL) I reached out to Cliv and started trading emails with Sean (who patiently answered every one) Based on my requirements (limited counter space, cabinet height, no direct plumbing) he recommended the Profitec Pro 600 and that is what I ordered (without the pre-infusion mod. ) While I had a very good experience interacting with Mark from WLL (who also recommended the same machine based on my requirements) after reading reviews where things didn't go so well but Clive appeared to have stood by their word and their products, I chose Clive; Clive + Profitec was a fantastic choice!

Unboxing was on a Saturday (of course) as I wanted to be fresh and allow for time should things take longer than expected; re-watched unboxing videos, thought I had it all sussed and. . . . . boilers filled but water would not heat - code on the LED confirmed it. No!!!! Opened a support ticket via email and called and left a voicemail on the support line (mind you this was a Saturday) and figured I'd have to wait until Monday or Tuesday to hear back - bummer. Nope - got a phone call ~ 20 minutes later from a tech who walked me through exactly what to do - problem solved! Outstanding!

2 + months after using the machine 2-3 times a day (~ 3-6 shots a day - mine looks like the stock image on the Clive page - nothing fancy) I love it. There are plenty of other reviews that provide outstanding detail so I am not going to repeat their thoughts. I live in a manufactured home where counter space is incredibly limited = small foot print was mandatory (13" width, 19" length, and 16 1/2" cabinet height) I am contemplating drilling a hole in the top cover and putting surgical grade tubing in there to making refilling the reservoir more convenient - still thinking on that. I wish it had a low water indicator but that's minor. Since my footprint is so small I have to pull it out frequently to refill = need something under it - right now that's a Epicurean board but the heat warps it so I am still searching for something that is easy to slide back and forth but not side-to-side. The steam and hot water wands don't lend themselves to being that cramped and it's easy to dump water on the floor because of it. The word I would use for the hot water coming out of the spout is "violent" - coming from the BES920XL it really caught me off guard - it's easy to burn your hand with the amount of steam and splash so I really have to feather the control - and that is after turning the temp down. Fit and finish is superb, noise with the vibratory isn't that bad, and the PID is a must have.

Overall, all things considered, I give interacting and ordering from Clive a 10/10, the machine an 8/10, and would 10/10 buy the same thing again given my constraints.

I am now full enjoying bar-quality espresso and besting many baristas behind $35,000 Synesso, Mod, Slayer, etc. machines.

A machine will NOT magically make fantastic espresso without the skill of the operator, a good grinder, and high quality beans, but a mediocre machine definitely will prevent you from ever achieving greatness. I regret not making the change sooner. . . .

Thank you Sean and Clive.
Cheers!
~ J

Mano dell'operatore (hand of the operator)
Macinadosatore (grinder-doser)
Miscela (coffee blend)
Macchina (espresso machine)

Changed my espresso game. No point buying coffee at coffee shops anymore.

After multiple trips to Italy, I had to buy my very own espresso machine in order to reminisce about my Italian espresso experiences. The Profitec pro 600 was at the top of my list after comparing it to many other top end machines. It’s been a quite a journey, learning about espresso machines, grinders, and coffee beans. It’s been so pleasurable tasting many different types of espresso from bad to really good. Now that my skills have been refined and I finally know what I’m doing, I can confidently say the Pro 600 was definitely the right machine.

Note: this is for the older version with the black side panels and classic steam/hot water knobs.

After 15 years with an Isomac Venus, I upgraded to the Profitec Pro 600. There are a lot of great machines and choices out there, so I went down the rabbit hole of forums and reviews. The folks at Clive were helpful in navigating the choices. For me it came down to build quality, the right combination of features and size for our kitchen. I wanted to live with the machine a while before submitting a review. Here are some observations

Features:
-Dual Boilers area a big step up and really improve workflow
-Steam power is fantastic, perfect for 2-4 lattes-if you are making more drinks
back to back, go with a larger machine/steam boiler
-PID is great to adjust to different coffees/roasts
-Shot timer and eco mode are also handy
-Automatic water shut off is a lifesaver
-Aesthetics are amazing

Operation
-Workflow design is excellent. If you pull shots into jumbo mugs it may be a
tight fit
-I actually find myself drinking more straight espressos as the PID helps
improve temp control and resulting quality of shots
-20 minutes warm up time will work, an hour will reward you with better
shots

Big thanks to the staff at Clive for their excellent customer service!

Beast of a machine, able to pull consistent shots knowing my machine is not the weak link - heats up quick as well. Looks great with chromed surfaces on all sides.

I'm really enjoying my new espresso machine. I like that it is no nonsense and well built. I have had many espresso machines. I have always felt that the E-61 grouphead makes the best nuanced cup of coffee. My wife likes steamed milk dirnks and this machine delivers. I also want to mention that my journey to getting this machine was frought with several twists and turns, and Clive Coffee was right there giving good support and advice. It is nice having a great machine. It is even nicer knowing that the place I bought it from has my back.

Since my friend introduced me to coffee recently, I was addicted. I got a Flair Flex Neo not long ago to learn coffee, although I am happy with the lever experience, lacking of a steamer for latté was annoying. Once I feel I know the basics of espresso, I decide to get myself a real one, and the choices are many.

Because I enjoy the process of making coffee equally to drinking one, the super automatics were rule out, as well as the ones that doesn’t give people much control. I also looking for quality build as part of that experience. The ones that short listed were ECM, Profitec and Lelit due boiler E61s with flow control. Since I am not planning on plumbing, and the usage will be very light, Profitec Pro 600 was selected. I bought the Profitec factory flow control unit, and so far only installed the group head gauge.

I have a DF54 grinder paired with Flair before, and it seems capable for the Pro 600. I used grind size (mark) around 10-11 to get the 2:1 ration in around 22-25s. Tamping seems make a difference in extract speed, so I upgrade to a 30lb constant force tamper, a distributor, and with the Lunar scale that came with the machine from Clive, I believe those are the essential tools to complete the set.

Heat-up time is very satisfying, indeed. I was thinking of the ECM Synchronika II for its fast heat-up unit inside the E61 group, and I don’t believe that is need in my case at all. I turn the machine on after I wake up, and the machine is ready way before I am. I never need to count the heat-up time, but it seems reach the target temp. in just a few minutes, even before I start process my coffee beans. I bough smart switch for it, and decide not to use.

The machine is beautifully crafted in Germany, levers are very satisfying to use. Noise level is not bad at all. Drip tray doesn’t make noise. Coffee quality is as one would expect from ECM/Profitec. Steam milk is another selling point of this machine, very good power, however, the wand is very warm. The baskets come with the machine are good quality and very usable. Clive version comes with a bottomless portafilter, which is a plus and $70 saving!

The tank is fully covered by the cup tray. There are no holes over the tank, so there is no issue for dust, or particle falling inside the tank. You do need to move the whole tray to add water.

Machine setup was without surprise. The PID controls are backward at the best. ECM/Profitect are far behind digital age. They are not here for innovation. If you are looking for iPad style UI, or a build-in scale, looking for elsewhere. I was thinking of 4-star rating for this reason, but it is unfair because I know this in advance. Buyer looking for graphical interface to play with brewing profiles etc. there are wireless coffee sensor from 3rd party, plus a smart scale like the Lunar, you can accomplish most of it on iPhone/iPad, but the new generation build-in controls are out of question.

Minor things I don’t like beyond the user interface:
1. Clive version of the Pro 600 doesn’t have the standard black side board, which I think pretty, although the mirror finish looks fine as well.
2. The build-in gauge is too low to see. I like the ECM placement better. I think they should replace the pump pressure gauge with a gauge on the E61 group head. Some of the Chinese coffee machine makers are doing that.
3. The pressure adjustment doesn’t go low enough to try low pressure brewing. I think mine can go to 8 bar but not lower; Also, the adjustment is not smooth, nor responsive.
4. I wish Profitec put a drain port in the drip tray, so for people place the machine near the sink can take advantage of it.
5. The green light for the power switch can be more elegant and less intrusive.

Nothing is perfect in this world, but I enjoy my new shiny Pro 600.

So far, I'm loving it! The build quality is fantastic and I'm pulling delicious shots. This was a doubler boiler and has PID and even a shot timer, which was a huge plus for me. The steam wand is powerful (I steam in 12s), and you get two wand tips, a double and triple basket, a working tamper, and a spouted and bottomless portafilter with the kit. I also love the Clive-exclusive black and steel color with the joystick levers. I wish the water reservoir was a little more accessible and larger, but I've solved that issue by purchasing a small rolling tray so I can easily pull the machine forward and access the water reservoir. I use a smart plug so I can heat up the machine just before my morning alarm goes off. I upgraded from a Bambino+ I've been using for 5 years and talked to Clive about what I was looking for and what machine made sense for me. Highly recommend giving them a call for all your espresso needs.

Glad I saved for this!

I'm really enjoying the Profitec Pro 600 from Clive Coffee. It delivers excellent espresso and the steaming function is impressively quick, turning me into a latte artist. The machine is straightforward to use and fits beautifully into my kitchen with its sleek design.

Conclusion: great machine with great build quality and a good price point. Clive's package is great!

Was originally going to get a Synchronika for the rotary pump and ability to plumb in, but the Synchronika is too tall to fit under our cabinets. It was really helpful to do a demo at the Clive showroom and see the machines in person. The Pro 600 is able to fit under our cabinets if we leave the cup tray off. So the trade-offs were the ability to plumb in and the noise of the pump, which isn't ideal, but also isn't terrible. What pushed me over the edge is that Clive had an open box Pro 600 in black ready to go the day we visited. They also had an open box Eureka Mignon grinder to match - it was a perfect situation.

We're really happy with the Pro 600. The black painted finish is easy to keep looking clean, and in our kitchen that gets a lot of direct sunlight through the windows, we don't have such a big mirror to blind us. (Lesson learned when we got a stainless refrigerator!) The contrast of polished stainless on black looks really sharp, too. The quick steam joysticks were a requirement for us, so it's great to have that feature on the Pro 600. Steam power is great, especially if you dial up the steam boiler temperature. It was also a pleasant surprise that the Clive Pro 600 package includes a bottomless portafilter with triple basket, plus a 4-hole steam wand tip that made frothing milk easier for us.

Only 2 major gripes: the reservoir feels a little small (compared to being plumbed in) because we have to slide out the machine to fill up. We fill it up every 2-4 days depending on if we have company over or not. We made refilling easier by putting felt pads just on the back feet of the machine, so you can easily slide it around by lifting up under the drip tray. The machine stays put because the front feet are still rubber. The other gripe is the noise of the pump, because of the open layout of our home. It's not terribly loud, but it's a buzzing kind of noise that I personally dislike--just a personal preference. Would have liked a rotary pump, but it's not a deal breaker.

Like everyone says, the fit & finish on both Profitec and ECM machines is great. The drip tray needs emptying daily, but usually just do it along with a backflush and wipe down in the evening. We added some automation by plugging the machine into a Kasa smart plug, tied to automation on iPhone that turns the machine on when the morning alarm goes off. This version of the Pro 600 includes the fast heat-up feature in the PID, which at first I was sure I wouldn't want to use. But actually it works well and heats the group head and portafilter a lot faster, so I'm glad I have it.

Glad I went to the Clive showroom and purchased from them; would definitely do it again.

Great machine, great build quality, looks fantastic with the black finish, and most important...fantastic coffee. Likely a bit of an overkill with the dual boiler setup but works really well since I do a lot of foamy milk drinks. I moved to this semi-automatic after many years of owning fully automatic machines, and don't regret taking the step. The outcome is worlds apart in terms of taste. Takes a bit more time to prepare a cup but you have full control and that is making a difference. The Clive team was great to work with, shipping took forever but I guess demand over the holidays hit them hard. All good, very happy with my purchase and would highly recommend.

I had a Profitec Go, which is a really good machine but, it's not great for milk drinks which is what I make most of the time these days. The 600 on the other hand, with dual boilers and PID control, gives me pretty much all I need to make whatever coffee drink I want. And, like other Profitec machines, it is also very sturdily built. IMO, it's tough to find a better value when comparing feature to feature with other brands. Having said that, there are other really good brands so, whatever suits you best.

I have a recent machine and the fast heat up feature is excellent. I did set up a TPLINK Home Plug so I can turn on the machine when I wake up or simply put it on a schedule. The large water tank and automatic shut off works really well. I found that out the other day, it's just something you need to be aware of and should be if you read the manual otherwise you won't know what's going on

The amount of power the dual boiler produces is exceptional. I have to mention that fast heat up is really good but, if you give it a good 15 minutes the machine will run pretty much continuously without much of an additional heat up needed between shots, steam or hot water.

Also, the lever controls are fantastic and a must if you haven't tried them. A nice addition that I would recommend to anyone weighing the options. Spring actuated knobs are also good but, instant on with levers is the way to go and from this point on I'll never buy anything else.

I specifically purchased the 600 over the 700 or now the Drive b/c of the weight difference. The mechanical pump vs vibration is one of the main differences between the two machines. The vibration pump on the 600 has worked flawlessly and is a piece of cake if or when I need to replace it.

If you're considering this machine I wouldn't hesitate. Just buy it. The folks and Clive have been fantastic. I mention this b/c the other big reseller out there I had some issues with. Anyway, for me this has been a really experience with the machine and customer support. Lastly, I use the Eureka Specialita which is also a 4-5 star machine. I say 4-5 b/c there have been a lot of new developments and changes since I bought mine.

This machine is highly recommended.

The machine is incredibly beautiful and works perfect. PID is a big plus and just gives you even more control over that final expressions shot. I'm not sure there is any way to improve it.

I waited some time before writing a review in order to get the barista up to speed. While I've had machines since the late 70's there have only been two, first a Gaggia followed by a Saeco, neither in this league. One other note my spouse is a home coffee roaster so we always have very fresh beans, maybe too fresh. We're now trying aging them a couple of days. There's also a bit of inconsistency as with any sort of home product. The machine came with the temps set too high on both boilers, 202 and 268. I guess that's a reasonable place to start but I'm now operating at 197 and 256. On the coffee side I was getting sort of a oil slick on top which might not have been temp related but I'm happier at the lower temp. On the steamer/water side with the higher temp I couldn't get good foam, the milk would get too hot too soon. With the current settings everything is great but I hope I never have to touch those settings again. It's a screwball interface requiring a sequence of multiple button touches and some are time sensitive at that. It's hard to tell where you are in a sequence or if the machine is accepting your input. For that one essential but little used part of the machine interface they get an F-. For cranking out drinks I couldn't be happier. BTW really think about your counter space, this puppy is BIG and heavy too. Because you need access to the top to fill the tank, it really can't fit under cabinets. I bought a Lucca Atom 65 Espresso Grinder at the same time. Love it but it's a bit tall as well. Its interface is very easy and on the timed mode you can stop in the middle spread the grinds and continue so coffee does overflow everywhere. Still a bit fiddly to do. It has jammed a couple of times, not during a grind session but at the start. Picking up the front by about a inch and dropping it usually rearranges whatever was messing it up. No other problems just having a good time with my new toy.