Kees van der Westen Speedster vs Profitec Ride
Technical comparison · Dual boiler
Speedster and Ride are not direct competitors: very different prices (~11.2×). Ride is the entry-level choice; Speedster offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Speedster
Kees van der Westen
F5 · Professional
|
Ride
Profitec
F4 · Semi-professional
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | — | 2022 |
| Use tier | F5 — Professional | F4 — Semi-professional |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~11000–25000 € | ~1000–2200 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 30 × 45 × 37 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 45 kg | 28 kg |
| Power (W) | — | 2100 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Boiler architecture | Dual boiler | Dual boiler |
| PID control | Yes | Yes |
| Brew pressure (bar) | 9 bar | — |
| Pump type | Rotary | Vibration |
| Pre-infusion | Passive spring | Programmable |
| 3-way solenoid valve | Yes | — |
| Group head type | Saturated group | Proprietary |
| Boiler material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Water tank capacity (l) | — | 2.8 l |
| Steam wand | Manual steam wand | — |
| Plumbable | Yes | — |
| Pressure gauge | Yes | Yes |
The differences that matter
- Pump type: Speedster Rotary · Ride Vibration
- Pre-infusion: Speedster Passive spring · Ride Programmable
- Group head type: Speedster Saturated group · Ride Proprietary
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