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	Lelit	Breville
MSRP
MSRP	$652	$749.95
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Beginner
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Single Boiler	Thermoblock
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	57 mm	54 mm
Activation
Activation	Button	Button
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	5-15 Minutes	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Barista Express pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: 0.3L	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock machines pull brew water directly from reservoir
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: Not Applicable
Water Supply
Water Supply	2.5 L - Reservoir	1.9 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Brass	No Information
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	Chrome Plated Brass	No Information
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	Yes	No
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	Yes	No
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	Yes	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	No
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	Yes
Weight
Weight	7.4 kg	10.4 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Lelit Grace and Breville Barista Express are both semi-automatic espresso machines designed for beginner skill levels. The Lelit Grace is priced at $652, while the Breville Barista Express has a higher MSRP of $749.95. Both machines feature stainless steel bodies, but the Breville is slightly heavier at 10.4 kg compared to the Lelit’s 7.4 kg. This makes the Lelit Grace a more compact option overall.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Lelit Grace utilizes a single boiler system with brass boilers, and has a heat-up time of 5-15 minutes. In contrast, the Breville Barista Express employs a thermoblock heating element, with the same heat-up time of 5-15 minutes but no specific boiler material or brew group information provided. Both machines utilize a vibration pump for brewing and feature a reservoir as their water source. The Lelit Grace has a larger water reservoir capacity of 2.5 liters compared to the 1.9 liters of the Breville.

Features Comparison

When it comes to features, both machines offer an auto shutoff and a boiler pressure gauge. The Lelit Grace includes a PID control system for temperature management and has a pre-infusion capability, as well as a shot timer. On the other hand, the Breville Barista Express stands out with its integrated grinder, but lacks the PID control and shot timer found in the Grace. Both machines feature a steam wand, but neither has a no-burn wand or smart connectivity options.

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