Victoria Arduino Prima One Espresso Machine
Overview
Revel in high-tech espresso with the Victoria Arduino Prima One Espresso Machine! A compact single group version of the Eagle One, the Prima offers all the premium features of VAs flagship machine in a home kitchen footprint. Barista-focused innovations—like precise T3 technology temp management, automatic rinsing, volumetric shot programming, and programmable steam and hot water toggles—prioritize shot quality and consistency in every cup. These features are all accessed through the Prima E1 app, alongside an active community of home and commercial users for pro-level control at your fingertips. Best of all, daily use is delightfully simple, keeping you focused on the coffee you love instead of all the steps it takes to get there.
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Skill Level
Beginner: Simple controls and forgiving pressurized baskets help new users brew better.
Intermediate: For the daily barista looking for finer shot controls and higher machine quality.
Expert: For the espresso enthusiast who needs premium components and cutting-edge brew features.
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Programming
Manual: Manual dosing and steaming puts drink quality in your hands.
Moderate: Espresso programming adds consistency to every drink you make.
Automatic: Automated brewing and steaming make espresso even easier.
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Size
Compact: 8" Width or less
Mid-Size: 8-12" Width
Full-Size: 12" Width or more
Full-Size
- Dual Boiler: Equipped with Victoria Arduino's famous T3 system, both brew and steam boilers bring power and control to every cup.
- Programmable: Programmable volumetrics, steam toggles, preinfusion, and hot water gives unprecedented control to your daily latte.
- App Connected: The Victoria Arduino E1 app opens up advanced programming options, remote stat monitoring, and shared profiles with other users across the world.
- Auto Purge: After pulling a shot, remove the portafilter to auto-purge the group for always-clean shots.
- PID Temp Control: PID controls offer accurate control for group, brew and steam temperatures.
- Commercial Ready: The Prima One offers optional plumbing and certification for your shop or bar cart.
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Pros
- Program Everything: The sleek looks and simple daily operation of the Prima One belies the insane amount of technology hidden inside.
- Advanced Quality: Once you have the machine dialed in, some of the best shots you've ever had are just a single button-press away/
- Looking Good: The premium casing, barista lights, and minimalist control pad make the Prima One an eye-catching centerpiece in your kitchen or bar.
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Cons
- App Reliant: Many of the more advanced settings, like preinfusion and purge times, are only controllable in-app.
- Minimal Display: While the grouphead screen offers all the basics for daily driving, more advanced details are not visible on the machine itself.
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Pros
About Victoria Arduino
Stunning commercial espresso machine design puts Victoria Arduino in the extreme high end of the professional coffee gear space. Exquisite engineering and stellar performance has given this legendary manufacturer a niche but passionate fanbase. We are happy to help you on your professional coffee journey here at Seattle Coffee Gear, and we proudly offer Victoria Arduino among our wide range of commercial espresso equipment.
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Manufacturer
Victoria Arduino
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Skill Level
Expert
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Model Number
Prima One
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Width
16.25 inches
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Depth
20 inches
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Height
15 inches
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Watts
1600 W
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Volts
120 V
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Cup Clearance
4 inches
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Reservoir Size
1.5 L
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Solenoid Valve
Yes
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Cup Tray
Yes
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Portafilter Size
58mm
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Boiler Design
Double Boiler
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Certified to NSF/ANSI Standards
Yes
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Pod Friendly
No
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Water Sources
Convertible - Internal Reservoir or Plumbed in
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Auto Shut Off
Yes
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Auto On
Yes
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Pre-Infusion/Aroma
Yes
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Material
Stainless Steel and Plastic
Warranty Information
What it Covers: Nuova Simonelli and Victoria Arduino commercial espresso machines
Commercial Espresso Machines: Gold Plan required; 2 year parts and 1 year labor
Commercial Superautomatics: Platinum Plan required; 2 year parts and 1 year labor
Warranty Point of Contact: Nuova Simonelli USA
Contact Information: 360-366-2226
Notes: Commercial espresso machines require Nuova Simonelli Gold or Platinum service plans. Self installation or improper water quality may void your commercial warranty. Please speak with your commercial sales rep for details on coverage duration, service level and individual policies.
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$6,300
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$6,500
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Auto On | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Auto Shut Off | Yes | Yes | |
Boiler Design | Double Boiler | Double Boiler | Double Boiler |
Boiler Material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | |
Boiler Volume | 1.9 L Brew | 3.6 L Steam | Steam: 3.5 liter | Brew: 1.5 liter | 0.17 L brew boiler | 3.5 L steam boiler |
Cup Clearance | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | |
Cup Tray | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Depth | 20 inches | 21.0 inches | 21.00 inches |
Height | 17 inches | 15.5 inches | 15.00 inches |
Portafilter Size | 58mm | 58mm | 58mm |
Programmability | Temperature, PID, Profiles, Pre-infusion, Shot Time, Milk Temperature | PID, Pre-infusion, Shot Time | Temperature, PID |
Reservoir Size | 2.5 L | 3.5 liter | 2L |
Solenoid Valve | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Warm Up: Brew Time | 15 minutes | 15 minutes | |
Water Sources | Convertible - Internal Reservoir or Plumbed in | Convertible - Internal Reservoir or Plumbed in | Convertible - Internal Reservoir or Plumbed in |
Width | 16.25 inches | 15.75 inches | 14.00 inches |