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	Diletta	Lucca
MSRP
MSRP	$1600	$2595
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Advanced
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Heat Exchanger	Dual Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	53 mm
Activation
Activation	Lever	Button
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Rotary
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	5-15 Minutes	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Bello pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Heat Exchanger machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: 0.45L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: 1.8L	Steam: 1.2L
Water Supply
Water Supply	3 L - Reservoir	2.4 L - Direct Connect
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	Nickel Plated Brass
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	No Information
Hot Water
Hot Water	Yes	Yes
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	Yes	Yes
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	No	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	No	No
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	Yes	Yes
Flow Control
Flow Control	No	No
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	Yes	Yes
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	Yes	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	Yes	Yes
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	Yes	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	22.7 kg	28 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Diletta Bello and the Lucca A53 Direct Plumb are both semi-automatic espresso machines but cater to different skill levels and budgets. The Diletta Bello is priced at $1,600 and is aimed at intermediate users, while the Lucca A53 Direct Plumb comes at a higher price of $2,595 and targets advanced users.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Diletta Bello features a lever activation mechanism with a heat exchanger as the primary heating element; it also utilizes E61 group type with a heat-up time of 5-15 minutes. In contrast, the Lucca A53 Direct Plumb utilizes button activation, a dual boiler system, and has a saturated group type; its heat-up time is also within the same range of 5-15 minutes. Moreover, the Diletta has a steam boiler capacity of 1.8 liters and a water reservoir capacity of 3 liters, whereas the Lucca has a smaller steam boiler capacity of 1.2 liters and a water reservoir capacity of 2.4 liters.

Features Comparison

When considering key features, both machines offer auto shutoff, boiler and steam pressure gauges, and concurrent brew and steam functionalities. However, the Lucca A53 distinguishes itself with advanced PID control capabilities, including dual PID control, as well as smart connectivity options that are not present in the Diletta Bello. Both machines are equipped with solenoid valves, steam wands, and over-pressure valves, but the Diletta Bello includes pre-infusion as a standard feature, similar to the Lucca.

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