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	Lelit	Breville
MSRP
MSRP	$780	$1099.95
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	Touch Screen
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	5-15 Minutes	< 5 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Barista Touch 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	Yes
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	No
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

The Lelit Anita and the Breville Barista Touch are both semi-automatic espresso machines designed for beginners. The Lelit Anita is priced at $780, making it the more budget-friendly option compared to the Breville Barista Touch, which retails for $1,099.95. Both machines are excellent for novice users who are looking to explore the world of espresso without overwhelming complexity.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing capabilities, the Lelit Anita utilizes a toggle switch for activation and has a heat-up time ranging from 5 to 15 minutes due to its single boiler system. Conversely, the Breville Barista Touch features a touch screen activation and has a notably faster heat-up time of under 5 minutes, thanks to its thermoblock heating element. The Lelit Anita has a brass brew group type with a 57mm portafilter, while the Breville Barista Touch comes with a 54mm portafilter but lacks detailed information on its brewing group materials.

Features Comparison

Key features of the two machines also differ; the Lelit Anita has a boiler pressure gauge and is equipped with a PID control feature, although it lacks auto shutoff and pre-infusion capabilities. On the other hand, the Breville Barista Touch includes a pre-infusion feature, auto shutoff, and a no-burn steam wand, but it does not include a boiler pressure gauge or PID control. Both machines possess an integrated grinder, enhancing convenience for the user, and they allow for hot water dispensing as well.

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