Olympia Express Maximatic vs Sanremo Cube R
Technical comparison · Heat exchanger
Cube R is ahead on water tank capacity; beyond that the two differ in pump type, which is a design choice rather than a ranking. On the category's technical index, Cube R ranks #10 of 16, Maximatic #14.
| Parameter |
Maximatic
Olympia Express
F5 · Professional
|
Cube R
Sanremo
F4 · Semi-professional
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 1974 | 2021 |
| Use tier | F5 — Professional | F4 — Semi-professional |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~2200–5000 € | ~2200–5000 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 19.5 × 34 × 37 cm | 33.6 × 32.3 × 37.1 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 18.5 kg | 27.7 kg |
| Power (W) | 1000 W | 1500 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | 230 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Boiler architecture | Heat exchanger (HX) | Heat exchanger (HX) |
| Portafilter diameter (mm) | — | 58 mm mm |
| PID control | — | Yes |
| Pump type | Vibration | Rotary |
| Pre-infusion | — | Passive spring |
| Group head type | — | Thermosiphon |
| Boiler material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Water tank capacity (l) | 1.5 l | 1.8 l |
| Plumbable | — | Yes |
| Pressure gauge | Yes | — |
The differences that matter
- Water tank capacity: Maximatic 1.5 l vs Cube R 1.8 l — Cube R wins (+20%)
- Pump type: Maximatic Vibration · Cube R Rotary
Which one to choose
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