Kees van der Westen Speedster vs Profitec Drive
Technical comparison · Dual boiler
Speedster and Drive differ in pre-infusion and group head type: on the measurable specs neither takes the lead, so the choice comes down to which architecture you prefer. On the category's technical index, Speedster ranks #1 of 33, Drive #12.
| Parameter |
Speedster
Kees van der Westen
F5 · Professional
|
Drive
Profitec
F5 · Professional
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | — | 2022 |
| Use tier | F5 — Professional | F5 — Professional |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~11000–25000 € | ~2200–5000 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 34 × 48.5 × 42 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 45 kg | 31 kg |
| Power (W) | — | 1600 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Boiler architecture | Dual boiler | Dual boiler |
| Portafilter diameter (mm) | — | 58 mm mm |
| PID control | Yes | Yes |
| Brew pressure (bar) | 9 bar | — |
| Pump type | Rotary | Rotary |
| Pre-infusion | Passive spring | Programmable |
| 3-way solenoid valve | Yes | — |
| Group head type | Saturated group | E61 |
| Boiler material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Water tank capacity (l) | — | 2.8 l |
| Steam wand | Manual steam wand | — |
| Plumbable | Yes | Yes |
| Pressure gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Flow control | — | Yes |
The differences that matter
- Pre-infusion: Speedster Passive spring · Drive Programmable
- Group head type: Speedster Saturated group · Drive E61
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