Lelit Anna PID vs Ninja Luxe Café Premier
Quick take: The Ninja Luxe Café Premier has a built-in grinder; the Ninja Luxe Café Premier heats up faster (1 minute).
| Spec | Lelit Anna PID | Ninja Luxe Café Premier |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $550 | $550 |
| Rating | 4.3★ (1,800) | 4.7★ (800) |
| Type | Semi-Automatic | Semi-Automatic |
| Boiler | Single Boiler | Thermoblock |
| Built-in grinder | No | Yes |
| Pump pressure | 15 bar | 9 bar |
| Water capacity | 84 oz | 70 oz |
| Warm-up time | 8 minutes | 1 minute |
| Steam wand | Manual | Auto (Hands-Free Frother) |
| Basket type | Pressurized & Unpressurized | Unpressurized Only |
| Best for | Beginners | Beginners |
| Dimensions | 9.1 x 14.2 x 13.4 in | 13.4 x 13.0 x 14.6 in |
| Weight | 17.6 lbs | 26 lbs |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
Pros & cons
Lelit Anna PID
- ✓PID included at this price point
- ✓Compact and lightweight
- ✓Large water tank for its size
- ✓Good stepping stone machine
- ✗57mm portafilter (non-standard)
- ✗Single boiler workflow
- ✗Basic steam wand
- ✗Less modding community than Gaggia
Ninja Luxe Café Premier
- ✓Built-in scale weighs doses automatically - unheard of at this price
- ✓Barista Assist recalibrates grind and dose recommendations after each shot
- ✓Hands-free frother makes genuinely good microfoam
- ✓Also brews drip coffee and rapid cold brew
- ✗Grind settings drift over time and need recalibration - a common owner complaint
- ✗Steam wand lacks a non-stick coating and needs an immediate wipe-down
- ✗No pressure gauge or manual controls for tinkerers
- ✗25 coarse grind steps make fine espresso dialing tricky