Compare Machines


	Breville	Lelit
MSRP
MSRP	$499.95	$699
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Beginner
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Thermoblock	Single Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	54 mm	57 mm
Activation
Activation	Button	Toggle Switch
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Bambino Plus pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: 0.25L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: Not Applicable
Water Supply
Water Supply	1.9 L - Reservoir	2.7 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	No Information	Stainless Steel
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	Brass
Hot Water
Hot Water	No	Yes
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	No	No
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	Yes	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	No
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	No	No
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	No
Flow Control
Flow Control	No	No
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	Yes	Yes
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	No	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	5.4 kg	7.2 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Machine 1, the Breville Bambino Plus, is priced at $499.95 and is ideal for beginners, characterized as a semi-automatic machine. In contrast, Machine 2, the Lelit Anna PID, has a higher price of $699 and is also designed for beginners but offers slightly different specifications. Both machines cater to users looking to begin their espresso-making journey without overwhelming complexity.

Brewing Comparison

When it comes to brewing information, the Breville Bambino Plus activates with a button and features a Thermoblock heating element, achieving a quick heat-up time of under 5 minutes. The Lelit Anna PID, on the other hand, utilizes a toggle switch for activation and has a single boiler heating element, requiring a longer heat-up time of 5 to 15 minutes. The Breville has a water reservoir capacity of 1.9 liters, while the Lelit holds 2.7 liters. Notably, the Lelit also features a brass brew group material compared to the unspecified material in the Breville.

Features Comparison

Key features show that the Breville Bambino Plus includes PID control and pre-infusion capabilities but lacks a boiler pressure gauge and auto shutoff function. The Lelit Anna PID, while also having PID control, includes a boiler pressure gauge and offers hot water functionality, but does not include auto shutoff. Both machines have steam wands, but neither offers an integrated grinder. Moreover, the Lelit features an over-pressure valve, unlike the Breville, indicating a slight advantage in control over brewing pressure.

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