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	Lelit	Olympia Express
MSRP
MSRP	$569	$3800
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Advanced
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Single Boiler	Single Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	57 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Toggle Switch	Lever
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: 1.3L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: Not Applicable
Water Supply
Water Supply	2.7 L - Reservoir	1.8 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	No
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	No	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	No	No
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	No
Flow Control
Flow Control	No	Yes
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	Yes	No
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	Yes	No
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	Yes
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	Yes	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	7.2 kg	10.4 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Painted Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Machine 1, the Lelit Anna, is a beginner-friendly semi-automatic espresso machine priced at $569. In contrast, Machine 2, the Olympia Express Cremina, is geared towards advanced users and carries a much higher price tag of $3,800. Both machines are designed for users looking for greater control over espresso preparation but cater to different skill levels and budgets.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, both machines utilize a single boiler heating element and have a similar heat-up time of 5-15 minutes. The Lelit Anna features a toggle switch activation and has a brew boiler capacity of 0.25 liters, while the Olympia Express Cremina operates via a lever with a larger brew boiler capacity of 1.3 liters. Both machines have a vibration pump type, but the Lelit Anna uses a Lelit57 group type, while the Olympia has a mechanical piston, saturated group type. The water reservoir capacity is also notable, with the Lelit offering 2.7 liters compared to the Cremina's 1.8 liters.

Features Comparison

When comparing key features, the Lelit Anna includes a boiler pressure gauge and a steam wand, but lacks advanced features such as flow control and pre-infusion. On the other hand, the Olympia Express Cremina lacks a boiler pressure gauge yet offers pre-infusion and flow control, aligning with its advanced skill level requirement. Both machines do not have smart connectivity or integrated grinders, but the Lelit Anna does provide hot water functionality, which is absent in the Cremina.

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