This, for me, is a big thing, because it means you don't have to faff around using the scales as a timer.

With the Pro, though, there's none of that, the thermojet water heater is back down to brew temp almost immediately after you've finished steaming.I love how quickly the steam is ready on this machine, and the power of the steam thanks to the newer thermojet coupled with the 4 hole steam tip, and I also think it's great that this machine gets to shot ready again so fast, which is due to the lack of retained heat with this thermojet vs more standard thermocoils, and thermoblocks, which retain more heat. I thought it's the perfect coffee machine for a starter who wants to learn how to make an espresso and especially milk-based coffees. I love the LCD shot timer which also tells you when you're at the preinfusion stage and at the shot pulling stage and the fact that if you want to you can really simply adjust the brew temp, and that it's so easy on this machine to get into the cleaning cycles. Faster Heat-Up Time: Innovative ThermoJet heating system achieves the optimum extraction temperature in 3 seconds with instantaneous transition from espresso to steam.

I'll get into the main comparisons shortly, firstly I just wanted to briefly touch on the various Sage espresso machines to explain what they all do differently. With a 3 second heat-up time and precise espresso extraction, you go from bean to cup, faster than ever before. With a great team and a community that cares about sustainability, we're now focusing on more than just roasting great coffee. The SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) Professional Barista Qualification is internationally recognised and counts toward the overall SCA Coffee Skills Diploma. Once the coffee is ready to be poured, it is delivered through a stainless steel portafilter which helps to create a dense and bold flavour.Digital temperature control (PID) delivers water at the exact temperature +/- 2°C for optimal extraction. With a 3 second heat up time and precise espresso extraction, you go from bean to cup, faster than ever before.