Breville Dual Boiler vs Bezzera BZ13
Quick take: The Breville Dual Boiler costs $99 less; the Bezzera BZ13 heats up faster (8 minutes).
| Spec | Breville Dual Boiler | Bezzera BZ13 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,500 | $1,599 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (2,500) | 4.7★ (58) |
| Type | Semi-Automatic | Semi-Automatic |
| Boiler | Dual Boiler | Heat Exchanger |
| Built-in grinder | No | No |
| Pump pressure | 15 bar | 15 bar |
| Water capacity | 84 oz | 101 oz |
| Warm-up time | 10 minutes | 8 minutes |
| Steam wand | Commercial Manual | Manual |
| Basket type | Pressurized & Unpressurized | Unpressurized Only |
| Best for | Enthusiasts | Enthusiasts |
| Dimensions | 14.7 x 14.6 x 15.4 in | 9.75 x 17.75 x 14.75 in |
| Weight | 30 lbs | 50 lbs |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years parts and labor |
Pros & cons
Breville Dual Boiler
- ✓True dual boiler for simultaneous brew/steam
- ✓Excellent temperature stability
- ✓Adjustable pre-infusion
- ✓Great for workflow
- ✗No built-in grinder
- ✗Expensive
- ✗Complex for beginners
- ✗Large and heavy
Bezzera BZ13
- ✓Heat exchanger design steams milk while pulling shots - no waiting
- ✓PID-managed boiler heats in 8 minutes versus 30+ for classic HX machines
- ✓Built by Bezzera, the family that invented the espresso machine in 1901
- ✓3-year parts and labor warranty beats most Italian competitors
- ✗Vibration pump instead of the rotary pump some rivals offer at this price
- ✗Not plumbable - the big 3-liter tank still needs manual refilling
- ✗50-pound stainless body needs a deep, sturdy counter (17.75 in deep)
- ✗No flow control or pressure profiling for the tinkering crowd