Bezzera Sole vs Olympia Express Maximatic
Technical comparison · Heat exchanger
Sole is the best value for money in its class. Sole is ahead on water tank capacity; beyond that the two differ in pump type, which is a design choice rather than a ranking. On the category's technical index, Sole ranks #1 of 25, Maximatic #22.
| Parameter |
Sole
Bezzera
F4 · Semi-professional
|
Maximatic
Olympia Express
F5 · Professional
|
|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | — | 1974 |
| Use tier | F4 — Semi-professional | F5 — Professional |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1000–2200 € | ~2200–5000 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 30.5 × 45.5 × 41.5 cm | 19.5 × 34 × 37 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 27 kg | 18.5 kg |
| Power (W) | 1500 W | 1000 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | 220 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Boiler architecture | Heat exchanger (HX) | Heat exchanger (HX) |
| PID control | Yes | — |
| Pump type | Rotary | Vibration |
| Group head type | E61 | — |
| Boiler material | — | Stainless steel |
| Water tank capacity (l) | 4 l | 1.5 l |
| Plumbable | Yes | — |
| Pressure gauge | — | Yes |
CoffeeSpecs Awards
Sole
Best value Semi-professional
Best balance of technical score and price among the 19 sheets in the Heat exchanger category (semi-professional tier): technical score 100/100. The price used is the sheet's estimated range.
How we assign awards →Maximatic
No awards in this tier.
The differences that matter
- Water tank capacity: Sole 4 l vs Maximatic 1.5 l — Sole wins (+167%)
- Pump type: Sole Rotary · Maximatic Vibration
Which one to choose
Choose Sole if…
you value water tank capacity. It is the best value for money in its class.
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