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	Diletta	Lucca
MSRP
MSRP	$1899	$2595
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Advanced
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Heat Exchanger	Dual Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	53 mm
Activation
Activation	Lever	Button
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Rotary
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	5-15 Minutes	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Bello+ pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Heat Exchanger machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: 0.45L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: 1.8L	Steam: 1.2L
Water Supply
Water Supply	3 L - Reservoir	2.4 L - Direct Connect
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	Nickel Plated Brass
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	Yes	Yes
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	Yes	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	Yes	No
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	Yes	Yes
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	Yes	Yes
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	Yes	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	22.7 kg	28 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Machine 1, the Lucca A53 Direct Plumb, is priced at $2595 and is designed for advanced users, while Machine 2, the Diletta Bello+, costs $1899 and targets intermediate skill levels. Both machines are categorized as semi-automatic espresso machines and showcase quality craftsmanship from their respective brands.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Lucca A53 utilizes a saturated group type with a dual boiler heating element, has a heat-up time of 5-15 minutes, and features a water source connected directly. In contrast, the Diletta Bello+ employs an E61 group type with a heat exchanger heating element, also having a heat-up time between 5-15 minutes, but relies on a reservoir water source. Additionally, the Lucca A53 offers a smaller brew boiler capacity of 0.45 liters compared to the Diletta Bello+, which lacks a brew boiler capacity specification.

Features Comparison

When examining their key features, both machines come equipped with auto shutoff, boiler pressure gage, steam pressure gage, concurrent brew steam capability, hot water availability, pre-infusion ability, solenoid valves, steam wands, and no-burn wands. The Lucca A53 includes advanced PID control with dual PID degrees and smart connectivity, while the Diletta Bello+ features a shot timer but does not support smart connectivity and lacks dual PID control. Additional distinctions include that the Lucca A53 has an integrated grinder option while the Diletta Bello+ does not, underscoring differences in user requirements and functionality between the two machines.

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