Compare Machines


	Breville	Lelit
MSRP
MSRP	$749.95	$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	5-15 Minutes	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Barista Express 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	Yes	Yes
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	No	No
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	No	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	Yes	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	Yes	Yes
Weight
Weight	10.4 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 categorized as a semi-automatic espresso machine targeted toward beginners. In contrast, Machine 2, the Breville Barista Express, is slightly less expensive at $749.95 and also caters to novice users. Both brands are reputable in the espresso machine market, making them attractive choices for new coffee enthusiasts.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Lelit Anita utilizes a toggle switch for activation, features a brass brew group, and employs a single boiler heating element with a heat-up time ranging from 5 to 15 minutes. The Breville Barista Express operates with a button activation mechanism and utilizes a thermoblock heating element, also with a similar heat-up time. Both machines have a vibration pump type and a water reservoir, though the Lelit offers a larger capacity of 2.7 liters compared to Breville’s 1.9 liters. The Lelit Anita's portafilter size is 57mm, while the Breville's is slightly smaller at 54mm.

Features Comparison

Both machines come with notable features that enhance the brewing experience. The Lelit Anita includes features like a boiler pressure gauge, integrated grinder, hot water availability, and a solenoid valve, but lacks an auto shutoff. Meanwhile, the Breville Barista Express also has an integrated grinder, features an auto shutoff for safety, and offers pre-infusion to improve coffee extraction. While both espresso machines come with a steam wand, the Breville machine does not have an over-pressure valve, unlike the Lelit.

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