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	Lelit	Breville
MSRP
MSRP	$780	$1599.95
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Intermediate
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Single Boiler	Dual Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	57 mm	58 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
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: 0.25L	Brew: 0.3L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: 0.95L
Water Supply
Water Supply	2.7 L - Reservoir	2.5 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel
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	Yes
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	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	No	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	Yes	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	Yes	No
Weight
Weight	10.2 kg	13.6 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Machine 1, the Lelit Anita, is priced at $780 and is designed for beginners. In contrast, Machine 2, the Breville Dual Boiler, has a higher price point of $1599.95 and caters to an intermediate skill level. Both machines belong to the semi-automatic category but target different user experiences based on their price and skill requirements.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Lelit Anita features a single boiler with a heat-up time of 5-15 minutes and uses a toggle switch for activation. It has a stainless steel brew boiler capacity of 0.25 liters and a brass brew group. Conversely, the Breville Dual Boiler employs a dual boiler system, also with a heat-up time of 5-15 minutes, but it activates via a button and has a larger brew boiler capacity of 0.3 liters. The steam boiler capacity for the Breville is significantly higher at 0.95 liters, providing better steam performance.

Features Comparison

Key features of the Lelit Anita include an integrated grinder, a boiler pressure gauge, and a solenoid valve, but it lacks auto shutoff and PID control. On the other hand, the Breville Dual Boiler boasts advanced features like PID control, pre-infusion, a shot timer, and automatic shutoff, alongside its steam wand and solenoid valve. While both machines share some common capabilities, the Breville offers more sophisticated options suitable for users who are more experienced in brewing espresso.

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