The key difference lies in the type of pump used. The Move and Ride utilize vibratory pumps, while the Drive employs a rotary pump. The hosts discuss how this impacts things like noise level and flow rate. The rotary pump in the Drive is noted as quieter and capable of a higher, more consistent flow rate compared to the vibratory pumps in the other two machines.
This Whole Latte Love live stream compares three Profitec dual-boiler espresso machines: the Move, Ride, and Drive. The hosts discuss features, performance (including brewing and steaming tests), and help viewers choose the best machine for their needs.
All three machines share several programmable features:
The Move additionally has programmable buttons for manual control and shot timing. The Ride has dual heating, allowing simultaneous heating of both boilers. The Drive, being plumbable, allows for line pressure pre-infusion, in addition to programmable pre-infusion.
During the extraction temperature tests on the Profitec Ride, the machine was set to 200 degrees. Ten extractions were performed at three-minute intervals. The first four extractions registered around 200 degrees. However, subsequent extractions showed a slight temperature increase (above 200 degrees) due to the rapid-fire nature of the test causing the grounds to heat up and the water to flow faster through the puck. By slightly adjusting the grind finer for the tenth extraction, the temperature returned to within one degree of the target 200 degrees. A graph visually representing this data was shown, but the exact numerical values for each extraction aren't explicitly stated in the transcript.
The transcript details frothing tests performed on the Profitec Ride, using an SCA spec test. Five ounces of milk, starting at refrigerator temperature, were heated to 140 degrees in approximately 23 seconds. About 10% water was added during the frothing process, which is considered a good result (compared to machines that might add 15% or more). The Drive is stated to be the fastest steamer among the three machines, due to its larger boiler size, even though its boiler pressure isn't the highest. The video also mentions that all machines allow for adjustment of steam temperature, offering more time to work with the milk if desired. Specific frothing data for the Move and Drive machines beyond this comparative information is not provided in the transcript.
