Breville Dual Boiler vs Lelit Elizabeth
Quick take: The Breville Dual Boiler heats up faster (10 minutes).
| Spec | Breville Dual Boiler | Lelit Elizabeth |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (2,500) | 4.7★ (900) |
| 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 | 84 oz |
| Warm-up time | 10 minutes | 12 minutes |
| Steam wand | Commercial Manual | Commercial Manual |
| Basket type | Pressurized & Unpressurized | Unpressurized Only |
| Best for | Enthusiasts | Enthusiasts |
| Dimensions | 14.7 x 14.6 x 15.4 in | 10.2 x 15.4 x 14.6 in |
| Weight | 30 lbs | 37 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 Elizabeth
- ✓Dual boiler at competitive price
- ✓Saturated group head for stability
- ✓Programmable pre-infusion profiles
- ✓Compact for a dual boiler
- ✗Not an E61 (some prefer it)
- ✗1 year warranty
- ✗Heavier than single boilers
- ✗Less aftermarket support than Breville