Breville Dual Boiler vs Lelit Bianca V3
Quick take: The Breville Dual Boiler costs $1,300 less; the Breville Dual Boiler heats up faster (10 minutes).
| Spec | Breville Dual Boiler | Lelit Bianca V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,500 | $2,800 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (2,500) | 4.8★ (1,100) |
| Type | Semi-Automatic | Semi-Automatic |
| Boiler | Dual Boiler | Dual Boiler |
| Built-in grinder | No | No |
| Pump pressure | 15 bar | 9 bar |
| Water capacity | 84 oz | Plumbable + 84 oz tank |
| Warm-up time | 10 minutes | 20 minutes |
| Steam wand | Commercial Manual | Commercial Manual |
| Basket type | Pressurized & Unpressurized | Unpressurized Only |
| Best for | Enthusiasts | Purists |
| Dimensions | 14.7 x 14.6 x 15.4 in | 11.4 x 16.9 x 15 in |
| Weight | 30 lbs | 55 lbs |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
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
Lelit Bianca V3
- ✓Flow control opens up pressure profiling
- ✓Dual boiler with E61 group head
- ✓Plumbable option
- ✓Beautiful walnut accents
- ✗Expensive
- ✗Very heavy
- ✗Long warm-up time
- ✗Flow control has steep learning curve