Compare Machines


	Xenia Espresso	Lucca
MSRP
MSRP	$2500	$2595
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Advanced
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Dual Boiler	Dual Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	53 mm
Activation
Activation	Button	Button
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Rotary
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	5-15 Minutes	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: 0.3L	Brew: 0.45L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: 1.7L	Steam: 1.2L
Water Supply
Water Supply	2 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	No	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	24.9 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 users with an advanced skill level. In contrast, Machine 2, the Xenia Espresso Dual Boiler, is slightly less expensive at $2500 and targets an intermediate skill level. Both machines fall under the semi-automatic category and showcase the brands' commitment to quality espresso brewing.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Lucca A53 features a saturated group type and utilizes a dual boiler system with a nickel-plated brass boiler material, resulting in a heat-up time of 5-15 minutes. The Xenia Dual Boiler also employs a dual boiler system; however, it uses stainless steel as its boiler material. The Lucca has a brew boiler capacity of 0.45 liters compared to Xenia's 0.3 liters. Additionally, the Lucca connects directly to a water source, while the Xenia operates via a reservoir.

Features Comparison

When examining the key features, the Lucca A53 supports advanced functionalities like PID control, pre-infusion, and smart connectivity, while it lacks an integrated grinder. The Xenia Dual Boiler includes similar PID control and pre-infusion features but adds a shot timer, though it does not support smart connectivity. Both machines boast boiler and steam pressure gauges, concurrent brewing and steaming, and steam wands, but the Lucca features a no-burn wand whereas the Xenia does not.

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