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	Breville	Lelit
MSRP
MSRP	$299	$1099
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	58 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 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	1.4 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	No	Yes
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	No	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	4.9 kg	9.2 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Lelit Victoria is a semi-automatic espresso machine priced at $1099, aimed at beginner users. Conversely, the Breville Bambino is significantly lower in cost at $299, also targeting beginner users. Both machines are designed for those new to home espresso making, yet they differ widely in price.

Brewing Comparison

When it comes to brewing information, the Lelit Victoria features a button activation, with a brass boiler and a heat-up time of 5-15 minutes. It includes a brew group made of chrome plated brass and has a brew boiler capacity of 0.3 liters. The Breville Bambino utilizes a thermoblock heating element and showcases a rapid heat-up time of under 5 minutes, making it more responsive. Additionally, the Bambino has a smaller water reservoir capacity of 1.4 liters compared to the Victoria's 2.5 liters.

Features Comparison

In terms of key features, the Lelit Victoria offers a PID control system, pre-infusion, and a steam wand, along with a boiler pressure gauge. It also provides a shot timer and includes an over-pressure valve for improved brewing stability. The Breville Bambino similarly includes pre-infusion and a steam wand but lacks several features present in the Victoria, such as a shot timer and boiler pressure gauge. Both machines have an auto shutoff feature for safety, though the Bambino has more limited brewing controls in comparison.

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