Just copying my post from R/Espresso last year for context. Iâll add another posts for my one year update.
Seen a lot of posts on this grinder and machine. Just wanted to add my notes as a new coffee drinker/maker
I started my search with the GCP but decided that the Profitec was the way to go given that it was similar price of a fully modded GCP without looking like it has been modded out. Overall Iâm pretty happy with the Profitec Go itâs pretty feature packed and well built at the price point, but there is a list of things Iâd look for if I was looking for a new machine.
Profitec Go
- Really short working area. Thereâs 74.68mm/2.94in clearance when using a bottomless Portafilter
- PID and Pressure gauge location. Being closer to the top and outside would be nice.
- No Preinfusion
- Knob placement for steamer would be more ergonomic on the side. Lever would be better than the knob
- Steam wand is not insulated
- The way the drip tray scrapes metal when pulling it out. Would be nice if one of the surfaces was lined with plastic.
- How the water refilled. This one is mostly due to the placement of the machine for me.
If I was buying a machine again at a similar price point again Iâd take closer look at these:
- Ascaso Steel Uno Professional w/ PID V4
- Bellezza Bellona Dual Boiler
Was mostly a toss between Sette 270, DF64 and DF64P. Ended up with the DF64P since it seemed to be the better single dose grinder.
DF64P Grinder
- The way you have to zero it out.
- Drifting zero issue.
- The funnel rattling on the dosing cup
- Fork angle should be what the 3d printed mod is.
- Adjustment dial should be closer to the numbers.
Iâll probably be swapping the DF64P out with a Niche zero, Timemore Sculptor, Lagom P64 or Kafatek Monolith Max. Would probably get the latter two used.
I like the bean dose containers! How are they to use? Do they keep your beans fresh?
Theyâre okay since everything is from Ikea itâs 1/20 the cost of the Webber ones. Workflow wise itâs just nice to not have to deal with a extra step every morning.
Itâs only for a week at a time so it doesnât make much difference freshness wise. I keep most of the bean in the James Hoffman recommended Tightpac America Coffeevac container or the freezer. I will say with my bean preferences I find most of the subtle flavors are gone around 30 days after roasting.
Fair, thanks for sharing! In my case, I tend to like very lightly roasted coffee, so sometimes several months of waiting are necessary.