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 Strong Primary Astoria SAE 2Nuova Simonelli Mac 2000La Spaziale New EKAstra Mega II
Boiler Size15 Liters11 Liters10 Liters10 Liters12.5 Liters
Boiler MaterialStainless Steel
CopperCopperCopperCopper
Heating Element Size6000 Watts4000 Watts3000 Watts2800 Watts4500 Watts
# of Water Probes21111
Body Material100% Stainless 60% Painted Steel & 40% Stainless60% Plastic & 40% Stainless60% Plastic & 40% Stainless100% Stainless Steel
Frame MaterialGalvanized SteelGalvanized SteelPainted SteelPainted SteelPainted Steel
Steam KnobsNoYesNoYesYes
Improved Steam LeversYes (Stainless!) NoYes (Plastic)NoNo
Raised Groups (for larger cups)YesNoNoNoYes
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Auto CleaningYesNoNoNoNo
Self Diagnostic ComputerYesNoNo
NoNo
198 Degree Perfect Temp Water SpigotYesNoNo
No
No

Strong Dual

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 Strong DualLa Marzocco GB/5 Synesso Cyncra
Boiler Size (total)22 Liters9.4 Liters11.15 Liters
Boiler MaterialStainless SteelStainless SteelStainless Steel
Heating Element Size8000 Watts

34800 W Standard, 6100W Optional

10000 Watts
Digital PID Temp Control

DUAL

(1 Per Head)

Single
Single
Body Material95% Stainless Steel, 5% Painted95% Stainless 95% Stainless
Frame MaterialGalvanized SteelPainted Steel
Stainless
Steam KnobsNoYesNo
Improved Steam LeversYes (Stainless!)NoYes (Stainless)
Number of Wands
3
22
Auto-Shutoff/Foam Steam WandYesNoNo
Raised Groups (for larger cups)YesOptional
Yes
Pre-InfusionElectronicMechanicalMechanical
Adjustable Temp Hot Water Spigot YesNolNo

 Strong Dual

(3 Group)

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Machine ComparisonStrong DualLa Marzocco GB/5 Synesso Cyncra
Boiler Size (total)22 Liters9.4 Liters11.15 Liters
Boiler MaterialStainless SteelStainless SteelStainless Steel
Heating Element Size8000 Watts

34800 W Standard, 6100W Optional

10000 Watts
Digital PID Temp Control

DUAL

(1 Per Head)

Single
Single
Body Material95% Stainless Steel, 5% Painted95% Stainless 95% Stainless
Frame MaterialGalvanized SteelPainted Steel
Stainless
Steam KnobsNoYesNo
Improved Steam LeversYes (Stainless!)NoYes (Stainless)
Number of Wands
3
22
Auto-Shutoff/Foam Steam WandYesNoNo
Raised Groups (for larger cups)YesOptional
Yes
Pre-InfusionElectronicMechanicalMechanical
Adjustable Temp Hot Water Spigot YesNolNo

 Conti Twinstar 2

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 Machine Comparison
Twinstar 2La Marzocco GB/5 Synesso Cyncra
Boiler Size (total)20 Liters
9.4 Liters11.15 Liters
Boiler MaterialStainless SteelStainless SteelStainless Steel
Heating Element Size8000 Watts

3600 W Standard, 4600W Optional

5400 Watts
Digital Temp Control1 Per Head
Single
Single
Body Material95% Stainless Steel, 5% Composite
95% Stainless 95% Stainless
Frame MaterialGalvanized SteelPainted Steel
Stainless
Steam KnobsNoYesNo
Improved Steam LeversYes (Plastic)NoYes (Stainless)
Number of Wands
2
22
Auto-Shutoff/Foam Steam WandNoNoNo
Raised Groups (for larger cups)YesOptional
Yes
Pre-InfusionElectronicMechanicalMechanical
Adjustable Temp Hot Water Spigot YesNoNo
Self Diagnostic Computer YesYesNo
100% Stainless Steel Group Heads & Handles YesNoNo

Conti Twinstar 2

(3 Group)

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 Machine Comparison
Twinstar 2 (3G)La Marzocco GB/5 (3G) Synesso Cyncra (3G)
Boiler Size (total)20 Liters
9.4 Liters11.15 Liters
Boiler MaterialStainless SteelStainless SteelStainless Steel
Heating Element Size9500 Watts

4800 W Standard, 6100W Optional

10000 Watts
Digital Temp Control1 Per Head
Single
Single
Body Material95% Stainless Steel, 5% Composite
95% Stainless 95% Stainless
Frame MaterialGalvanized SteelPainted Steel
Stainless
Steam KnobsNoYesNo
Improved Steam LeversYes (Plastic)NoYes (Stainless)
Number of Wands
2
22
Auto-Shutoff/Foam Steam WandNoNoNo
Raised Groups (for larger cups)YesOptional
Yes
Pre-InfusionElectronicMechanicalMechanical
Adjustable Temp Hot Water Spigot YesNoNo
Self Diagnostic Computer YesNoNo
100% Stainless Steel Group Heads & HandlesYesNoNo

  

Conti Xeos


 Machine Comparison
Conti Xeos
Astoria SAE 2Nuova Simonelli Mac 2000La Spaziale New EKAstra Mega II
Boiler Size14 Liters11 Liters10 Liters10 Liters12.5 Liters
Boiler MaterialNickle Plated Copper
CopperCopperCopperCopper
Heating Element Size4300 Watts4000 Watts3000 Watts2800 Watts4500 Watts
# of Water Probes21111
Body Material75% Stainless, 25% Composite
60% Painted Steel & 40% Stainless60% Plastic & 40% Stainless60% Plastic & 40% Stainless100% Stainless Steel
Frame MaterialGalvanized SteelGalvanized SteelPainted SteelPainted SteelPainted Steel
Steam KnobsNoYesNoYesYes
Improved Steam LeversYes NoYes (Plastic)NoNo
Raised Groups OptionalNoNoNoYes
Pre-InfusionElectronicMechanicalMechanicalMechanicalMechanical


 

Conti Xeos

(3 Group)

 


 Machine Comparison
Conti Xeos
Astoria SAE 2Nuova Simonelli Mac 2000La Spaziale New EKAstra Mega II
Boiler Size14 Liters11 Liters10 Liters10 Liters12.5 Liters
Boiler MaterialNickle Plated Copper
CopperCopperCopperCopper
Heating Element Size4300 Watts4000 Watts3000 Watts2800 Watts4500 Watts
# of Water Probes21111
Body Material75% Stainless, 25% Composite
60% Painted Steel & 40% Stainless60% Plastic & 40% Stainless60% Plastic & 40% Stainless100% Stainless Steel
Frame MaterialGalvanized SteelGalvanized SteelPainted SteelPainted SteelPainted Steel
Steam KnobsNoYesNoYesYes
Improved Steam LeversYes NoYes (Plastic)NoNo
Raised Groups OptionalNoNoNoYes
Pre-InfusionElectronicMechanicalMechanicalMechanicalMechanical
 
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