Lelit Victoria vs Smeg EGF03
Quick take: The Smeg EGF03 has a built-in grinder; the Smeg EGF03 heats up faster (40 seconds).
| Spec | Lelit Victoria | Smeg EGF03 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (160) | 4.5★ (250) |
| Type | Semi-Automatic | Semi-Automatic |
| Boiler | Single Boiler | Thermoblock |
| Built-in grinder | No | Yes |
| Pump pressure | 9 bar | 15 bar |
| Water capacity | 84 oz | 81 oz |
| Warm-up time | 6 minutes | 40 seconds |
| Steam wand | Commercial Manual | Manual |
| Basket type | Unpressurized Only | Pressurized & Unpressurized |
| Best for | Beginners | Design-First Kitchens |
| Dimensions | 9 x 10.75 x 15 in | 13.1 x 13.4 x 17.4 in |
| Weight | 25 lbs | 28 lbs |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |
Pros & cons
Lelit Victoria
- ✓Ready to brew in about 6 minutes - far faster than E61 machines
- ✓58mm portafilter opens up the full range of standard accessories
- ✓Programmable pre-infusion and auto-backflush are rare under $1,000
- ✓Slim 9-inch width fits apartment counters
- ✗Single boiler means waiting between brewing and steaming
- ✗Small 0.3L boiler limits steam power for back-to-back milk drinks
- ✗Only 1 year warranty
- ✗No shot timer built into the display
Smeg EGF03
- ✓Dual thermoblocks mean steam is ready the moment your shot finishes
- ✓Built-in conical burr grinder with 15 settings goes fine enough for true espresso
- ✓Professional 58mm portafilter is rare at this size and styling tier
- ✓Four pre-infusion profiles and temperature levels offer genuine tuning
- ✓Five retro colors match the rest of the Smeg lineup
- ✗Street price swings widely - MSRP is nearly double typical sale pricing
- ✗28 lbs and a 13-inch-deep body dominate the counter
- ✗No PID readout despite the temperature-level options
- ✗Grinder is convenient but not as consistent as a dedicated standalone burr