ECM Mechanika VI Slim vs La Pavoni Cellini Evo PID

Technical comparison · Heat exchanger

In brief

Mechanika VI Slim is ahead on water tank capacity; beyond that the two differ in pump type and group head type, which is a design choice rather than a ranking. On the category's technical index, Mechanika VI Slim ranks #6 of 25, Cellini Evo PID #15.

Parameter
ECM Mechanika VI Slim Mechanika VI Slim ECM F4 · Semi-professional
La Pavoni Cellini Evo PID Cellini Evo PID La Pavoni F4 · Semi-professional
Identity
Use tier F4 — Semi-professional F4 — Semi-professional
Price
Price (€) ~1000–2200 € ~1000–2200 €
Price updated on 09/2026 09/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 25 × 44.5 × 39.5 cm 29.5 × 43 × 37 cm
Weight (kg) 20.2 kg 24.7 kg
Power (W) 1500 W 1520 W
Voltage (V) 230 V 220 V
Category specs
Boiler architecture Heat exchanger (HX) Heat exchanger (HX)
Portafilter diameter (mm) 58 mm mm 58 mm mm
PID control Yes Yes
Pump type Vibration Rotary
Group head type Proprietary E61
Boiler material Stainless steel Copper
Water tank capacity (l) 2.8 l 1.7 l
Steam wand Manual steam wand
Plumbable Yes
Pressure gauge Yes Yes

The differences that matter

  • Water tank capacity: Mechanika VI Slim 2.8 l vs Cellini Evo PID 1.7 l — Mechanika VI Slim wins (+65%)
  • Pump type: Mechanika VI Slim Vibration · Cellini Evo PID Rotary
  • Group head type: Mechanika VI Slim Proprietary · Cellini Evo PID E61
  • Boiler material: Mechanika VI Slim Stainless steel · Cellini Evo PID Copper

Which one to choose

Choose Mechanika VI Slim if…

you value water tank capacity.

See the Mechanika VI Slim sheet →

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