Compare Machines


	Breville	Lelit
MSRP
MSRP	$499.95	$652
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	Button
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Bambino Plus pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: 0.3L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: Not Applicable
Water Supply
Water Supply	1.9 L - Reservoir	2.5 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	No Information	Brass
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	Chrome Plated Brass
Hot Water
Hot Water	No	Yes
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	No	No
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	Yes	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	No	Yes
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	No	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	No
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	5.4 kg	7.4 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Lelit Grace is priced at $652 and is classified as a semi-automatic espresso machine, suitable for beginners. On the other hand, the Breville Bambino Plus is more affordable at $499.95, also catering to a beginner skill level. Both machines are aimed at novice baristas looking to explore espresso-making without a steep learning curve.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Lelit Grace activates via a button and has a single brass boiler, with a heat-up time ranging from 5 to 15 minutes. In contrast, the Breville Bambino Plus also uses a button for activation but features a thermoblock for heating and has a notably quicker heat-up time of less than 5 minutes. The Lelit Grace has a brew group of type Lelit57, while the Breville does not specify a group type. Both machines utilize a vibration pump for brewing.

Features Comparison

When examining key features, the Lelit Grace offers PID control with degree sensitivity, pre-infusion, a shot timer, and a steam wand. It also includes a boiler pressure gauge and solenoid valve but lacks hot water functionality and advanced pressure control features. The Breville Bambino Plus also features PID control, pre-infusion, a steam wand, and a solenoid valve but does not come with a boiler pressure gauge or shot timer. Both machines share features making them beginner-friendly, but they differ in specific capabilities.

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