ECM Synchronika II vs Kees van der Westen Speedster
Technical comparison · Dual boiler
Synchronika II and Speedster are not direct competitors: very different prices (~5×). Synchronika II is the entry-level choice; Speedster offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Synchronika II
ECM
F5 · Professional
|
Speedster
Kees van der Westen
F5 · Professional
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | — |
| Use tier | F5 — Professional | F5 — Professional |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~2200–5000 € | ~11000–25000 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 33.5 × 49 × 41 cm | — |
| Weight (kg) | 30 kg | 45 kg |
| Power (W) | 1600 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 220 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Boiler architecture | Dual boiler | Dual boiler |
| PID control | Yes | Yes |
| Brew pressure (bar) | — | 9 bar |
| Pump type | Rotary | Rotary |
| Pre-infusion | Programmable | Passive spring |
| 3-way solenoid valve | — | Yes |
| Group head type | Proprietary | Saturated group |
| Boiler material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Heat-up time (s) | 390 s | — |
| Steam wand | — | Manual steam wand |
| Plumbable | Yes | Yes |
| Pressure gauge | Yes | Yes |
The differences that matter
- Pre-infusion: Synchronika II Programmable · Speedster Passive spring
- Group head type: Synchronika II Proprietary · Speedster Saturated group
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