Compare Machines


	Lelit	Rancilio
MSRP
MSRP	$569	$1195
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Beginner
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Single Boiler	Single Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	57 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Toggle Switch	Rocker Switch
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	5-15 Minutes	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: 0.25L	Brew: 0.3L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: Not Applicable
Water Supply
Water Supply	2.7 L - Reservoir	2.2 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	Brass
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	Brass	Chrome Plated Brass
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	No	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	No	No
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	No	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	No
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	Yes	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	7.2 kg	13.6 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Machine 1, the Rancilio Silvia PID, is priced at $1195 and is designed for beginners, making it a solid choice for those new to espresso making. In contrast, Machine 2, the Lelit Anna, is considerably more affordable at $569, while also catering to beginner skill levels. Both machines are semi-automatic, allowing users to maintain some control over the brewing process.

Brewing Comparison

Regarding brewing information, the Rancilio Silvia PID has a rocker switch activation and features a brass boiler with a brew boiler capacity of 0.3 liters, a ring group type, and a heat-up time of 5-15 minutes. The Lelit Anna, on the other hand, uses a toggle switch for activation and is equipped with a stainless steel boiler, a smaller brew boiler capacity of 0.25 liters, a Lelit57 group type, and the same 5-15 minutes heat-up time. Both machines rely on a vibration pump and have water reservoirs, with the Lelit Anna having a slightly larger capacity at 2.7 liters compared to Rancilio’s 2.2 liters.

Features Comparison

When it comes to features, the Rancilio Silvia PID has PID control for precise temperature management and includes a hot water outlet and a solenoid valve. The Lelit Anna also offers similar features, such as a hot water outlet and a solenoid valve, but lacks PID control and includes a boiler pressure gauge. Both machines have steam wands for frothing milk and do not feature auto shutoff or smart connectivity options. Despite these similarities, the Rancilio provides more advanced temperature control options, while the Lelit presents a more budget-friendly package.

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