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	Breville	Lelit
MSRP
MSRP	$499.95	$780
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	No
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	Yes
Weight
Weight	5.4 kg	10.2 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Machine 1, the Lelit Anita, is priced at $780 and is designed for beginner users. In contrast, Machine 2, the Breville Bambino Plus, is more budget-friendly at $499.95 while also catering to beginners. Both machines are categorized as semi-automatic, making them accessible for new espresso enthusiasts.

Brewing Comparison

For brewing capabilities, the Lelit Anita utilizes a toggle switch for activation, features a single stainless steel boiler with a capacity of 0.25 liters, and heats up in approximately 5-15 minutes. The Breville Bambino Plus operates using a button for activation and utilizes a thermoblock heating element, which allows for a quicker heat-up time of less than 5 minutes. The Lelit Anita has a brass brew group and a 57mm portafilter, while the Bambino Plus has a 54mm portafilter without specified materials for the brew group. Both machines employ a vibration pump for brewing.

Features Comparison

In terms of features, the Lelit Anita includes a boiler pressure gauge, integrated grinder, and hot water functionality, but lacks auto shutoff and PID control. Conversely, the Breville Bambino Plus offers auto shutoff, PID control, and pre-infusion capabilities, but does not feature a boiler pressure gauge, hot water option, or integrated grinder. Both machines have solenoid valves and steam wands, but the Lelit Anita has an advantage with its additional features focused on brewing quality.

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