Compare Machines


	Lelit	Xenia Espresso
MSRP
MSRP	$780	$2500
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: 1.7L
Water Supply
Water Supply	2.7 L - Reservoir	2 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	Brass	Chrome Plated 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	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	Yes
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	Yes	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	Yes	No
Weight
Weight	10.2 kg	24.9 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, making it more accessible for those new to espresso making. In contrast, Machine 2, the Xenia Espresso Dual Boiler, carries a higher price tag of $2500 and is better suited for intermediate users who may have more experience in brewing espresso.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Lelit Anita operates with a toggle switch activation and has a single boiler heating element, with a heat-up time ranging between 5-15 minutes. It features a brew boiler capacity of 0.25 liters, a brass brew group material, and a water reservoir capacity of 2.7 liters. The Xenia Espresso Dual Boiler, on the other hand, uses a button for activation and has a dual boiler heating system with a slightly larger brew boiler capacity of 0.3 liters. Its chrome plated brass brew group material and a water reservoir capacity of 2 liters also offer different brewing capabilities, but heat up in the same time frame of 5-15 minutes.

Features Comparison

Regarding key features, the Lelit Anita includes a boiler pressure gauge, hot water capability, an integrated grinder, and a steam wand but lacks advanced features like PID control and pre-infusion. In contrast, the Xenia Espresso machine includes both a steam pressure gauge and concurrent brew steam capabilities, along with advanced PID controls, a pre-infusion feature, and a shot timer. Overall, the Xenia offers more sophisticated features suited for an advanced brewing experience compared to the simpler functionalities of the Lelit Anita.

Note: Espresso Setup Chris is expirementing with generated summaries for dynamic pages (we have 10,000+ so I can't write for all of them!) If you found this useful, or awful, please shoot me an email with feedback Chris@EspressoSetupBuilder.com. May your shots be perfectly extracted and milk frothy.

Want another coffee?

Take the Quiz

Start Now

For Personalized Recommendations

Discover Machines

Including Breville, Profitec, & Lelit

Discover Grinders

Including Eureka, Baratza, & Niche