Coffee machine comparison
Editorially reviewed 2026-08-01. Objective fields are tied to the source record for each machine.
At a glance
Essential specifications
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Machine category
- Lelit Elizabeth
- semi-automatic
- Profitec GO
- semi-automatic
Product lifecycle
- Lelit Elizabeth
- current
- Profitec GO
- current
Built-in grinder
- Lelit Elizabeth
- No
- Profitec GO
- No
Adjustable brew temperature
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Yes
- Profitec GO
- Yes
Brew and steam together
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Yes
- Profitec GO
- No
Manufacturer-stated heat-up
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Not confirmed
- Profitec GO
- 7 min
Width
- Lelit Elizabeth
- 320 mm
- Profitec GO
- 210 mm
Depth
- Lelit Elizabeth
- 380 mm
- Profitec GO
- 362 mm
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Lelit Elizabeth
Profitec GO
FeatureLelit ElizabethProfitec GO
Identity and design
Manufacturer
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Lelit
- Profitec GO
- Profitec
Model number
- Lelit Elizabeth
- PL92T
- Profitec GO
- CM500014
Introduced
- Lelit Elizabeth
- 2018
- Profitec GO
- 2026
Housing material
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Brushed stainless steel
- Profitec GO
- Not confirmed
Colour options
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Not confirmed
- Profitec GO
- Not confirmed
Milk system
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Manual steam wand
- Profitec GO
- Manual steam wand
Controls
- Lelit Elizabeth
- LCC OLED display and illuminated buttons
- Profitec GO
- Illuminated buttons, rotary steam control, and OLED display
App connectivity
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Not confirmed
- Profitec GO
- No
User profiles
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Not confirmed
- Profitec GO
- 0
Portafilter diameter
- Lelit Elizabeth
- 58 mm
- Profitec GO
- 58 mm
Tamping
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Manual
- Profitec GO
- Manual
Removable water tank
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Yes
- Profitec GO
- Yes
Grinder type
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Not applicable
- Profitec GO
- Not applicable
Grinder settings
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Not applicable
- Profitec GO
- Not applicable
Bean-hopper capacity
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Not applicable
- Profitec GO
- Not applicable
Automatic drink presets
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Not confirmed
- Profitec GO
- Not confirmed
Pre-infusion
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Yes
- Profitec GO
- Yes
Selectable milk-temperature setting
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Not confirmed
- Profitec GO
- Not confirmed
Two-cup brewing
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Not confirmed
- Profitec GO
- Not confirmed
Hot-water outlet
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Yes
- Profitec GO
- Yes
Manual hot-milk preparation
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Not confirmed
- Profitec GO
- Not confirmed
Milk frothing without brewing
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Not confirmed
- Profitec GO
- Not confirmed
Water-filter support
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Not confirmed
- Profitec GO
- Not confirmed
Boiler type
- Lelit Elizabeth
- dual-boiler
- Profitec GO
- single-boiler
Boiler material
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Brass brew boiler and AISI316L stainless-steel steam boiler
- Profitec GO
- Brass
Number of boilers
- Lelit Elizabeth
- 2
- Profitec GO
- 1
Boiler capacity
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Not confirmed
- Profitec GO
- 0.3 L
Water-tank capacity
- Lelit Elizabeth
- 2.5 L
- Profitec GO
- 2.8 L
Pump type
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Not confirmed
- Profitec GO
- vibration
Published pump pressure
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Not confirmed
- Profitec GO
- Not confirmed
Group
- Lelit Elizabeth
- LELIT58 commercial group
- Profitec GO
- Ring brew group
Pressure gauge
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Yes
- Profitec GO
- Yes
PID
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Yes
- Profitec GO
- Yes
Hard-plumb capable
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Not confirmed
- Profitec GO
- Not confirmed
Height
- Lelit Elizabeth
- 380 mm
- Profitec GO
- 381 mm
Weight
- Lelit Elizabeth
- 15.3 kg
- Profitec GO
- 12.9 kg
Maximum cup height
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Not confirmed
- Profitec GO
- Not confirmed
Confirmed voltage
- Lelit Elizabeth
- 120V-60Hz
- Profitec GO
- 115V-60Hz
Power
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Not confirmed
- Profitec GO
- 900 W
Warranty
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Not confirmed
- Profitec GO
- Not confirmed
Included accessories
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Not confirmed
- Profitec GO
- Not confirmed
The short versionKey differences
Boilers: Elizabeth uses separate 0.3-litre brew and 0.6-litre steam boilers; GO uses one 0.3-litre brass boiler.
Milk workflow: Elizabeth can brew and steam together; GO cannot.
Counter fit: GO is 110 mm narrower and 18 mm shallower; Elizabeth is 1 mm shorter.
Controls: both provide PID temperature control and pressure feedback, while Elizabeth adds programmable pre-infusion and dual-boiler settings.
Editorial takeQuick verdict
Both provide PID-controlled 58 mm espresso in relatively compact bodies. Profitec GO is the smaller single-boiler choice for espresso-led routines; Lelit Elizabeth adds a steam boiler, simultaneous brewing and steaming, and programmable pre-infusion.
Lelit Elizabeth
- Choose Elizabeth when regular milk drinks and programmable pre-infusion justify a dual boiler.
- Its 320 mm width is greater than the GO's, but the 380 mm depth remains compact for a dual-boiler machine.
- The 2.5-litre tank is slightly smaller than GO's despite the larger body.
Profitec GO
- Choose the GO when espresso is the priority and minimum width, lower weight, and quick readiness matter most.
- Profitec states an approximately seven-minute warm-up, and the 210 mm body is 110 mm narrower than Elizabeth.
- Milk preparation requires switching the single boiler from brew to steam mode.
Our recommendationFinal verdict
Choose the Profitec GO for a compact espresso-first setup where occasional steaming does not justify a second boiler. Choose the Lelit Elizabeth when milk drinks, serving another person, or programmable pre-infusion make simultaneous operation valuable. This is fundamentally a decision about paying for workflow capacity rather than basic portafilter or temperature-control capability.
This recommendation is an editorial assessment of verified specifications and cited third-party experiences. We have not personally tested these machines.
Sources and further research
Manufacturer pages, manuals, videos, community discussions, and independent reviews.
Video reviews and demonstrations
Useful for seeing workflow and ownership perspectives; publisher relationships vary, and videos are not authoritative specifications.
Lelit Elizabeth · Lance Hedrick
Dual Boiler? Look no FurtherIndependent Lelit Elizabeth review and internal overview; not a specification source.
Profitec GO · Kaffeemacher
Profitec GO 2.0 review: Is the update worth it?Independent test of the current 2026 OLED generation; the video is in German.
Reddit and forum discussions
Anecdotal owner perspectives that may involve different revisions or maintenance histories.
Both machines · r/espresso
Single or double boiler: Profitec GO vs Lelit ElizabethA direct buyer discussion focused on boiler choice; prices and owner opinions are anecdotal.
Lelit Elizabeth · r/Lelit
Elizabeth owners: what do you like and dislike?Owner discussion covering controls, water filling, steaming, and maintenance; experiences are anecdotal.
Profitec GO · r/ProfitecGo
Profitec GO 2.0: early community reactionsEarly discussion of the current 2026 model; not a long-term owner review.
Manufacturer links and manuals
Use these for product identity, operation, and technical specifications.
Lelit Elizabeth · Lelit
Lelit Elizabeth product pageProfitec GO · Profitec
Profitec GO product pageProfitec GO · Profitec
Profitec GO user manual
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