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	Breville	Lelit
MSRP
MSRP	$599.95	$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 Infuser 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	1.8 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	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	Yes	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	7.7 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. Conversely, Machine 2, the Breville Infuser, is more economical at $599.95, also targeting beginners. Both machines fall into the semi-automatic category, indicating that they suit novices looking to delve into espresso-making.

Brewing Comparison

Regarding brewing information, the Lelit Anita employs a toggle switch for activation and utilizes a brass brewing group with a single stainless steel boiler, taking 5-15 minutes to heat up. In contrast, the Breville Infuser activates via a button and uses a thermoblock heating element, achieving a quicker heat-up time of less than 5 minutes. The Lelit Anita features a larger water reservoir capacity of 2.7 liters, compared to the Infuser's 1.8 liters, but both machines use a vibration pump type for brewing.

Features Comparison

When it comes to features, the Lelit Anita includes a boiler pressure gauge, hot water function, and an integrated grinder, but lacks PID control and auto shutoff. The Breville Infuser comes with auto shutoff, PID control, and a pre-infusion setting, which the Lelit Anita does not have. Both machines include steam wands and solenoid valves, but the Infuser has the added benefit of pre-infusion, making it a more nuanced option for espresso extraction.

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