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	Lelit	Bezzera
MSRP
MSRP	$1799	$2199
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Intermediate
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Dual Boiler	Heat Exchanger
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Button	Lever
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	15-30 Minutes	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Aria PID (Flow Control) pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: 0.3L	Brew: Not Applicable Heat Exchanger machines pull brew water directly from reservoir
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: 0.6L	Steam: 1.5L
Water Supply
Water Supply	2.5 L - Reservoir	2.9 L - Convertable
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Brass	Copper
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	Yes	No
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	Yes	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	Yes	Yes
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	Yes	Yes
Flow Control
Flow Control	No	Yes
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	No	No
Weight
Weight	12 kg	24 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Lelit Elizabeth and the Bezzera Aria PID are both semi-automatic espresso machines, catering to intermediate skill levels. The Lelit Elizabeth is priced at $1799, while the Bezzera Aria PID is higher at $2199. Both machines are built from stainless steel, ensuring durability and a professional appearance. As both are for intermediate users, they offer distinct features that can enhance the espresso-making experience.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Lelit Elizabeth features a dual boiler with a brass boiler material and a brew group made of brass, taking 15-30 minutes to heat up. In contrast, the Bezzera Aria PID utilizes a heat exchanger with copper materials and a chrome-plated brass brew group, with a shorter heat-up time of 5-15 minutes. Both machines use a vibration pump and have 58mm portafilters, ensuring compatibility with commercial-grade filters. The water reservoir capacity for the Elizabeth is 2.5 liters, while the Aria has a slightly larger capacity of 2.9 liters and offers a convertible water source.

Features Comparison

When looking at key features, the Lelit Elizabeth includes an auto shutoff feature, dual PID control, and pre-infusion. In comparison, the Bezzera Aria PID offers flow control along with steam pressure gauges, enhancing precision during the brewing process. Both machines support concurrent brewing and steaming, ensuring efficiency. However, the Elizabeth lacks a steam pressure gauge while the Aria does, reflecting a difference in feature sets that may appeal to different user preferences.

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