Espresso Machines Heat up Times
Heat-Up Times (From Cold Start to Brew-Ready) Link to heading
Here is a detailed heat-up time comparison for some decent espresso machines, ranked from fastest to slowest:
| Machine | Heat-Up Time | Why? |
|---|---|---|
| Decent DE1 Pro | 3-5 min | Uses thermoblock heating (like an electric kettle). |
| Ascaso Steel Duo PID | 3-5 min | Thermoblock (not a traditional boiler). |
| La Marzocco Linea Micra | 5-10 min | Small boilers + saturated group for efficiency. |
| Rocket Apartamento | 15-20 min | Heat-exchange (HX) system needs time to stabilize. |
| Profitec Pro 600 | 20-25 min | E61 group + dual boilers take longer to heat evenly. |
| Lelit Bianca | 20-30 min | E61 group + larger boilers = slower heat-up. |
| Sanremo YOU | 25-30 min | Commercial-style dual boilers + advanced tech. |