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	Lelit	Olympia Express
MSRP
MSRP	$3199.95	$3800
Skill Level
Skill Level	Advanced	Advanced
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Dual Boiler	Single Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Lever	Lever
Pump Type
Pump Type	Rotary	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	15-30 Minutes	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: 0.8L	Brew: 1.3L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: 1.5L	Steam: Not Applicable
Water Supply
Water Supply	2.5 L - Convertable	1.8 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	Chrome Plated Brass	Chrome Plated Brass
Hot Water
Hot Water	Yes	No
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	Yes	No
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	Yes	No
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	Yes	No
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	Yes	No
Flow Control
Flow Control	Yes	Yes
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	Yes	No
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	Yes	No
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	Yes	Yes
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	Yes	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	25.6 kg	10.4 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Painted Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Lelit Bianca V3 and Olympia Express Cremina are both advanced, semi-automatic espresso machines. The Lelit Bianca V3 is available at a lower price point, with an MSRP of $3,199.95, while the Olympia Cremina starts at $3,800. Both machines are geared towards users with advanced espresso-making skills, allowing for a high degree of control over the brewing process.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, both machines utilize a lever activation system. The Lelit Bianca features a dual boiler setup with a brew boiler capacity of 0.8 liters and a steam boiler capacity of 1.5 liters. It has an impressive heat-up time of 15-30 minutes. In contrast, the Olympia Cremina has a single boiler and a larger brew boiler capacity of 1.3 liters, with a quicker heat-up time of 5-15 minutes.

Features Comparison

When it comes to key features, the Lelit Bianca offers a more robust set, including auto shutoff, boiler pressure gauge, dual PID control, and shot timer. The Olympia Cremina, while still offering essential features such as flow control and a steam wand, lacks some of the more advanced functionalities like PID control and a shot timer. Both machines do include pre-infusion and an over-pressure valve, ensuring quality extraction capabilities.

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