La Spaziale S1 Mini Vivaldi II vs Profitec Drive
Technical comparison · Dual boiler
S1 Mini Vivaldi II is ahead on water tank capacity; beyond that the two differ in portafilter diameter and pump type, which is a design choice rather than a ranking. On the category's technical index, Drive ranks #12 of 33, S1 Mini Vivaldi II #24.
| Parameter |
S1 Mini Vivaldi II
La Spaziale
F4 · Semi-professional
|
Drive
Profitec
F5 · Professional
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | — | 2022 |
| 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) | 41.5 × 41.5 × 38.5 cm | 34 × 48.5 × 42 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 28 kg | 31 kg |
| Power (W) | — | 1600 W |
| Category specs | ||
| Boiler architecture | Dual boiler | Dual boiler |
| Portafilter diameter (mm) | 53 mm mm | 58 mm mm |
| PID control | — | Yes |
| Pump type | Vibration | Rotary |
| Pre-infusion | — | Programmable |
| 3-way solenoid valve | Yes | — |
| Group head type | — | E61 |
| Boiler material | — | Stainless steel |
| Water tank capacity (l) | 3 l | 2.8 l |
| Steam wand | Manual steam wand | — |
| Plumbable | — | Yes |
| Pressure gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Flow control | — | Yes |
The differences that matter
- Water tank capacity: S1 Mini Vivaldi II 3 l vs Drive 2.8 l — S1 Mini Vivaldi II wins (+7%)
- Portafilter diameter: S1 Mini Vivaldi II 53 mm · Drive 58 mm
- Pump type: S1 Mini Vivaldi II Vibration · Drive Rotary
Which one to choose
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