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	Diletta	Lucca
MSRP
MSRP	$1600	$2295
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Intermediate
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	Vibratory
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 - Reservoir
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	No
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	28.1 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Diletta Bello and Lucca A53 Mini V2 are both semi-automatic espresso machines designed for intermediate skill levels. The Diletta Bello is priced at $1,600, making it more affordable compared to the Lucca A53 Mini V2, which has a price tag of $2,295. Despite the price difference, both models cater to similar user competencies, allowing intermediate users to explore their brewing skills.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Diletta Bello features a lever activation system alongside a heat exchanger as its primary heating element, while the Lucca A53 Mini V2 utilizes a button activation and a dual boiler setup. Both machines have a heat-up time of 5-15 minutes. The Diletta Bello has an E61 group type and utilizes a vibration pump, whereas the Lucca A53 Mini V2 opts for a semi-saturated group type with a vibratory pump. The steam boiler capacity of the Diletta is 1.8 liters, surpassing the Lucca’s 1.2 liters.

Features Comparison

The key features of the Diletta Bello include auto shutoff, pre-infusion capabilities, and dual solenoid valves, while it lacks PID control and smart connectivity. On the other hand, the Lucca A53 Mini V2 includes extensive PID control options and lacks the auto shutoff feature. Both machines offer concurrent brewing and steaming capabilities, hot water access, and steam pressure gauges, affirming their focus on performance and usability for serious coffee enthusiasts.

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