Profitec Ride

For years, the Profitec Pro 600 held a loyal following among serious home baristas. Now, Profitec has introduced its successor: the Profitec Ride. Reinventing a classic can be a bold move — it can take something good and make it even better, or risk undoing what worked so well.

So, where does the Profitec Ride land?

Profitec Pro 600 

It is widely known in the coffee world that Profitec and ECM are owned and operated by the same person. Both companies have earned a strong reputation for producing reliable, high-performing espresso machines.

The Profitec Pro 600 was released in 2022 to fill the niche gap between the 500, which was a heat exchanger, and the 700, which was a high-level Dual Boiler with a rotary pump. The Profitec Pro 600 rapidly gathered a cult following as a superb E61 Dual Boiler that was at the high end of prosumer yet still affordable(ish). 

So, in some way,s it has come as a surprise that Profitec included the 600 in their reimagined line. The reimagined line is no longer associated with numbers (300, 500, 600) but instead verbs (Go, Move, Jump, Ride, Drive). These new, reimagined Profitecs bear a distinctive aesthetic as well as a number of improvements and additions to the traditional machines. 

Profitec Ride Review

Now it is important to note that while the Ride looks like an entirely new beast, it does share the bones of the beloved 600. It is still powered by a vibration pump, has the same boilers, is still an E61, and has the same steaming power. So there should be no doubt that the basic brewing capacity of the 600 is retained in the Ride. 

However, there are a bucket load of minor and major additions in the Ride. These include:

• Wrap-around powder-coated stainless steel housing
• Externally adjustable OPV
• Slightly more compact footprint than the 600
• Different aesthetics
• Fast heat-up mode that brings the machine to operational readiness in 10-12 minutes
• Quieter operation due to noise-dampening interior fittings
• OLED PID menu
• Time of day programming,
• A modular portafilter with silicone inserts
• The milk wand is now in front rather than on the side
• The option for active and passive preinfusion 

Fast Heat Up

Arguably, the most significant improvement in the Profitec Ride is the so-called Fast Heat Up mode. The Profitec Pro 600, along with most commercial machines and other E61s, took a minimum of 20 minutes to heat up. This is not overly long, just normal for commercial or high-end prosumer machines. However, it can be a pain in a domestic setting if you impulsively decide you want a coffee for the road, or if guests turn up out of the blue. 

The Profitec Ride, following the lead of the La Marzocco Linea Micra, manages to cut warm-up time by nearly half. This improvement comes in two key parts. First, both boilers can now be heated simultaneously—a capability the Pro 600 lacked. When Fast Heat Up mode is activated, the machine temporarily overheats both elements before a cooling flush brings the boilers down to the chosen brewing and steaming temperatures.

The second change, likely inspired by the Micra, involves the portafilter. The Ride comes with a single naked (bottomless) portafilter that can be fitted with single or double-spouted silicone attachments. The advantage of this is that you don’t need to buy an additional bottomless portafilter. The downside, and for some this will be a deal-breaker, is that the machine now incorporates plastic. The logic is that the silicone reduces the volume of metal that needs to be heated, further speeding up the warm-up process.

Ultimately, this is largely a matter of personal preference, but I actually think it is rather brilliant for a domestic setting. It means fewer portafilters to store, improves heat-up time, and at this price point, you’ll likely be using a bottomless portafilter most of the time anyway— now you don’t have to fork out extra cash to buy one! 

New Size and Aesthetic

Perhaps the most noticeable change for users is the Profitec Ride’s radically different aesthetic and more compact size. The smaller footprint is a definite advantage in a home setting, especially since neither boiler has been downsized. The Ride still features the same 0.75 L brew boiler as the Pro 600 and the ECM Synchronika II, along with the same 1 L steam boiler. The two boilers have simply been repositioned to create a more contained, space-friendly design.

Another point, which has sparked some debate, is that the Ride—unlike the 600—is an E61 that doesn’t look like a typical E61. For years, prosumer E61 machines have followed the industrial trend: shiny, metal boxes with a commercial vibe.

In contrast, the Ride embraces the modernized aesthetic of this reimagined line, featuring a wrap-around satin steel matte housing, soft blue gauges, and a brushed steel front that’s much easier to keep clean. The look is a matter of personal taste: modern and sleek rather than traditional. Overall, the design changes have been well received by the coffee community, with many users appreciating the elegant and sophisticated style over the usual industrial appearance.

Additional Features

There are a bunch of other general upgrades to the Ride that users can look forward to. The new OLED PID menu is far more intuitive and easier to navigate than the old menu and doubles as a shot timer. Through this menu, the user is able to:

• Program the active and passive preinfusion
• Set precise temperatures for both boilers
• Turn the steam boiler on or off
• Turn on the fast heat-up mode
• Program preset on and off times
• Turn on ECO mode 

The Ride uses the same joysticks that could be purchased with the Profitec 600 Pro and can turn in any direction. 

The drip tray is large and easily removed. The OPV can be accessed immediately behind it. 

The Ride comes with a cool-touch steam wand that is seriously powerful. The two holes of the steam wand are slightly closer than on the 600, and this wand packs a punch!

Profitec Ride- The verdict

So, is the Ride just a rebranded Pro 600 fixing what wasn’t broken? We don’t think so. While it features the same reliable foundation, the Profitec Ride feels like an entirely new machine—one that lives up to the reputation of this trusted German brand.

The updates and features aren’t gimmicks; they’re thoughtful, user-focused improvements that build on an already solid platform. We approached the Ride with a fair dose of skepticism, but its performance, design, and intuitive operation quickly won us over.

If you are looking for a commercial-level machine suited and designed for the home, the Profitec Ride more than fits the bill.