DRIVE (CM500009-00, CM500009-01)

I have Profitec Drive and it’s about 1 year old. I use it daily and it’s reliable excellent machine

I was looking for a high end machine and ended up with a Profitec Drive. It just seemed to have better features and to be more user friendly. I also didn't want a machine with any app integration

I’ve owned the Profitec Drive. Small price premium over the Bianca where I live but worth it. There is a difference in build quality IMO. Everything felt a bit more solid and the attention to detail when it comes to the body panels, drip tray, overall machining was noticeable. Having said that, you will not make better coffee with it. It’s basically the same E61 DB with FC. Both will handle high volumes when hosting parties etc. My choice here would be based on aesthetic + build quality.

I’ve never owned the Bianca myself but it was on my short list. So far I’ve only tested floor models and used a friend’s machine. For me, things like the side panels, drip tray, cup warmer etc all felt higher quality on the Drive. They’re both stainless steel boxes but the Drive felt heavier and more substantial. The body panels also appeared thicker with smoother edges all around. ECM/Profitec/Rocket all excel in that regard. I’ve since replaced my Drive with a Linea Mini but I had other reasons for that. From a build quality and workmanship standpoint, the Drive was every bit as good as the La Marzocco.

I was thinking of the Bianca at first but the heat up time was a big negative for me. Plus it seems the build quality is little bit less than the profitec's. For me the drive is a little on the large size, and I was also thinking of the drive plus flow modification but the cost wasn't too big a difference and that leaves a lesser pump on the ride.

I have a Drive and chose it over the Bianca mainly because of the build quality and the larger boilers. Nothing wrong with the Bianca, however the panels felt a bit cheap in comparison to the Profitec and ECM machines. I also like the internal layout of the Profitec better. It pumps out drinks all day long with no issues.

I went from a BZ10 to a Profitec Drive. Having said that, with the BZ10 I could pump out coffees all day - it was quite the workhorse. I really only upgraded to have more control over brew temperatures.

The GO sucks. But the LM is overpriced. Get an R58 or Profitec Drive.

Go for the Profitec Drive. Your already familiar with the Go and it's essentially the same as the Synch ii (same heat up time) mines good to go in about 10min. Also you can latte art on legitimately any machine the Go, Move and Drive and well above what's needed. I can pour swans on my terrible Breville/sage