By Kirill Gissa · Published · Specs checked Oct 16, 2026 ·
9.25OF 10
Excellent
Service 2 · Specs 2 · Price 1.5 · Warranty & returns 2 · Reviews 1.75 · How we score
Buy if / Skip if
It ranks 17th of 59 semi-automatic espresso machines by our score, 9.25/10. Profitec does not publish a price for it; prices come from dealers. It has PID temperature control, which 28 of the 59 semi-automatic espresso machines share. Its 3-year warranty is longer than the category median of 1.5 years.
Best for
Buying sight unseen: 3-year warranty and 30-day returns
Skip if
You make several milk drinks in a row: single boiler
BoilerSingle boiler, 0.3 l brass boiler with insulation (Profitec page and product card); Clive lists 'Brew Boiler Size 0.3 L / 10.1 oz' in its table but '0.4 L' in its summary textprofitec-espresso.com
Profilingno — selectable pre-infusion; brew pressure adjustable via expansion valve ('Manual adjustment of brewing pressure'); pump pressure gauge; LED brew buttons with shot timerprofitec-espresso.com
Groupring brew group (Profitec: 'Single boiler espresso machine with ring brew group'); Clive: 'Saturated, electronic solenoid activated', brass, 58 mm portafilter, 58 mm portafilterprofitec-espresso.com
Water2.8 l tank with removable lid (Profitec); manual 'ca. 2,8 l'; Clive text says '3-liter' in one place and 2.8 L in the tableprofitec-espresso.com
PowerUS: 115 V / 900 W (Profitec page); user manual tech data: US 110 V~, 50/60 Hz, 900 W (ch. 14 p. EN-156); Clive: 'Plug Type Standard 15 amp', cord 5 ft, 900 W, 900 Wprofitec-espresso.com
Dimensions8.27 W x 14.25 D x 15.0 H in (Profitec 8.3 x 14.3 x 15 in (210 x 362 x 381 mm) without portafilter; 8.3 x 16.1 x 15 in (210 x 410 x 381 mm) with portafilter; manual table 8.3 x 13.3 x 15 in (210 x 338 x 381 mm))profitec-espresso.com
DescalingDescale: no fixed interval — 'Descaling frequency depends on water hardness' (Profitec service FAQ); guided 'Descaling Process' in menu, 'Only use Profitec original descaler', 'should not be carried out if limescale has already built up' — then contact dealer (user manual ch. 10.4.8 p. EN-137); Water filter: 'Make Coffee Yours' water filter cartridge supplied, fitted to the tank adapter (manual ch. 7.3.2 p. EN-105); replacement interval 'can be found in the enclosed water filter instructions' (ch. 12.2 p. EN-148); filter reminder settable 5–200 l (ch. 10.3.8); Profitec FAQ: 'use water filter pads (item no. 89440) or pre-filtered water'; Backflush: 'Clean the brew group after having made approx. 90 to 140 cups of espresso' using blind filter and automatic group-cleaning program (manual ch. 11.6 p. EN-144); Profitec service FAQ: 'brew group cleaning every 150 cups'; cleaning reminder settable 10–200 shots; Group gasket: replacement procedure given (spare gasket not included; 3 mm Allen key) — manual ch. 12.3 p. EN-148–151; no interval stated; Filter cartridge: per enclosed filter instructions (manual ch. 12.2); not stated in manualManual · Oct 16, 2026
Water filter'Make Coffee Yours' water filter cartridge supplied, fitted to the tank adapter (manual ch. 7.3.2 p. EN-105); replacement interval 'can be found in the enclosed water filter instructions' (ch. 12.2 p. EN-148); filter reminder settable 5–200 l (ch. 10.3.8); Profitec FAQ: 'use water filter pads (item no. 89440) or pre-filtered water'Manual · Oct 16, 2026
FinancingNot found — no Affirm/Shop Pay/Klarna text on the archived Clive page (only 'Earn $23.98 back on this purchase' rewards); Pro Coffee Gear page not reachableclivecoffee.com
Buying
PricePrice not availableclivecoffee.com
WarrantyProfitec publishes no warranty terms on profitec-espresso.com (product page, service page checked). Clive Coffee (route dealer): '3-year parts and labor warranty provided by Clive Coffee' (product page, snapshot 2026-09-08); Clive repairs page: warranty repairs shipped back FedEx Home Delivery at no charge; non-warranty labor $120/hr (to $150/hr from May 15, 2025); exclusions: water quality, scale, abuse, lack of maintenance, modifications — https://web.archive.org/web/20250323003514/https://clivecoffee.com/pages/repairs ; Profitec service page: maintenance interval recommendation 3–4 years, maintenance and spare parts via authorised retailers.profitec-espresso.com
ReturnsClive Coffee: 'Returns are accepted up to 30 days from the date the order was delivered. Machines MUST be returned in the original packaging'; 'We will provide a return label for non-palletized machines for a flat rate of $50, which will be deducted from your refund'; 'Machine returns will receive a 10% restocking fee, unless you are exchanging for a product of equal or greater value'; inadequate repackaging → 20% fee; Open Box / Certified Pre-Owned / Factory Blem non-returnable; parts non-returnable — https://web.archive.org/web/20250217035414/https://clivecoffee.com/pages/returns-and-exchanges (product page 2026-09-08 repeats '30 days to return your machine… return shipping and a small restocking fee are your responsibility')profitec-espresso.com
ShippingClive: 'Free shipping on orders over $75' (final amount after discounts); 'it can take 1-4 business days to process and fulfill your order' (returns page 2025-02-17; product page 2026-09-08)profitec-espresso.com
Brand pageManual (brand)
Warranty, returns and shipping
Warranty3 years
Profitec publishes no warranty terms on profitec-espresso.com (product page, service page checked). Clive Coffee (route dealer): '3-year parts and labor warranty provided by Clive Coffee' (product page, snapshot 2026-09-08); Clive repairs page: warranty repairs shipped back FedEx Home Delivery at no charge; non-warranty labor $120/hr (to $150/hr from May 15, 2025); exclusions: water quality, scale, abuse, lack of maintenance, modifications — https://web.archive.org/web/20250323003514/https://clivecoffee.com/pages/repairs ; Profitec service page: maintenance interval recommendation 3–4 years, maintenance and spare parts via authorised retailers.
Returns30 days · 10% restocking
Clive Coffee: 'Returns are accepted up to 30 days from the date the order was delivered. Machines MUST be returned in the original packaging'; 'We will provide a return label for non-palletized machines for a flat rate of $50, which will be deducted from your refund'; 'Machine returns will receive a 10% restocking fee, unless you are exchanging for a product of equal or greater value'; inadequate repackaging → 20% fee; Open Box / Certified Pre-Owned / Factory Blem non-returnable; parts non-returnable — https://web.archive.org/web/20250217035414/https://clivecoffee.com/pages/returns-and-exchanges (product page 2026-09-08 repeats '30 days to return your machine… return shipping and a small restocking fee are your responsibility').
ShippingFree over $75 · 1–4 days
Clive: 'Free shipping on orders over $75' (final amount after discounts); 'it can take 1-4 business days to process and fulfill your order' (returns page 2025-02-17; product page 2026-09-08).
Warranty: Profitec publishes no warranty terms on profitec-espresso.com (product page, service page checked). Clive Coffee (route dealer): '3-year parts and labor warranty provided by Clive Coffee' (product page, snapshot 2026-09-08); Clive repairs page: warranty repairs shipped back FedEx Home Delivery at no charge; non-warranty labor $120/hr (to $150/hr from May 15, 2025); exclusions: water quality, scale, abuse, lack of maintenance, modifications — https://web.archive.org/web/20250323003514/https://clivecoffee.com/pages/repairs ; Profitec service page: maintenance interval recommendation 3–4 years, maintenance and spare parts via authorised retailers.. Returns: Clive Coffee: 'Returns are accepted up to 30 days from the date the order was delivered. Machines MUST be returned in the original packaging'; 'We will provide a return label for non-palletized machines for a flat rate of $50, which will be deducted from your refund'; 'Machine returns will receive a 10% restocking fee, unless you are exchanging for a product of equal or greater value'; inadequate repackaging → 20% fee; Open Box / Certified Pre-Owned / Factory Blem non-returnable; parts non-returnable — https://web.archive.org/web/20250217035414/https://clivecoffee.com/pages/returns-and-exchanges (product page 2026-09-08 repeats '30 days to return your machine… return shipping and a small restocking fee are your responsibility'). Shipping: Clive: 'Free shipping on orders over $75' (final amount after discounts); 'it can take 1-4 business days to process and fulfill your order' (returns page 2025-02-17; product page 2026-09-08). Source: profitec-espresso.com, checked October 16, 2026.
By Kirill Gissa · Published · Specs checked Oct 16, 2026 · 