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	Lelit	Breville
MSRP
MSRP	$780	$899.95
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Beginner
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Single Boiler	Thermoblock
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	57 mm	54 mm
Activation
Activation	Toggle Switch	Button
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	5-15 Minutes	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Barista Express Impress pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: 0.25L	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock machines pull brew water directly from reservoir
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: Not Applicable
Water Supply
Water Supply	2.7 L - Reservoir	1.9 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	No Information
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	Brass	No Information
Hot Water
Hot Water	Yes	Yes
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	No	No
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	No	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	No	Yes
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	Yes	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	Yes	No
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	Yes	Yes
Weight
Weight	10.2 kg	10.4 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Both the Lelit Anita and the Breville Barista Express Impress are semi-automatic espresso machines designed for beginner users. The Lelit Anita is priced at $780, while the Breville model comes in at $899.95, making it more expensive than the Lelit machine. Both brands aim to provide user-friendly experiences to entry-level espresso enthusiasts.

Brewing Comparison

Regarding brewing capabilities, the Lelit Anita utilizes a toggle switch for activation, featuring a stainless steel brew boiler and a brass group type with a heat-up time of 5-15 minutes. In contrast, the Breville Barista Express Impress activates via a button, employing a thermoblock heating element with a similar heat-up duration of 5-15 minutes. The Lelit machine has a brew boiler capacity of 0.25 liters and a water reservoir capacity of 2.7 liters, while the Breville does not specify a brew boiler capacity but has a water reservoir capacity of 1.9 liters. Both machines utilize a vibration pump.

Features Comparison

In terms of features, the Lelit Anita includes a solenoid valve, hot water availability, and an integrated grinder, but lacks PID control and pre-infusion capability. The Breville Barista Express Impress, however, offers auto shutoff, PID control, and a pre-infusion feature, making it more advanced in this regard. Additionally, both machines come equipped with a steam wand, but neither offers smart connectivity or a no-burn wand option.

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