Coffee machine comparison

At a glance

Essential specifications

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Machine category

Lelit Elizabeth
semi-automatic
Breville Dual Boiler
semi-automatic

Product lifecycle

Lelit Elizabeth
current
Breville Dual Boiler
current

Built-in grinder

Lelit Elizabeth
No
Breville Dual Boiler
No

Adjustable brew temperature

Lelit Elizabeth
Yes
Breville Dual Boiler
Yes

Brew and steam together

Lelit Elizabeth
Yes
Breville Dual Boiler
Yes

Manufacturer-stated heat-up

Lelit Elizabeth
Not confirmed
Breville Dual Boiler
Not confirmed

Width

Different
Lelit Elizabeth
320 mm
Breville Dual Boiler
379 mm

Depth

Different
Lelit Elizabeth
380 mm
Breville Dual Boiler
403 mm
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Lelit Elizabeth

Breville Dual Boiler

Identity and design

Manufacturer

Lelit Elizabeth
Lelit
Breville Dual Boiler
Breville

Model number

Lelit Elizabeth
PL92T
Breville Dual Boiler
BES920

Introduced

Different
Lelit Elizabeth
2018
Breville Dual Boiler
2011

Housing material

Lelit Elizabeth
Brushed stainless steel
Breville Dual Boiler
Brushed stainless steel

Colour options

Lelit Elizabeth
Not confirmed
Breville Dual Boiler
Not confirmed

Milk system

Lelit Elizabeth
Manual steam wand
Breville Dual Boiler
Manual steam wand

Controls

Different
Lelit Elizabeth
LCC OLED display and illuminated buttons
Breville Dual Boiler
LCD, buttons, and rotary controls

App connectivity

Different
Lelit Elizabeth
Not confirmed
Breville Dual Boiler
No

User profiles

Different
Lelit Elizabeth
Not confirmed
Breville Dual Boiler
0

Portafilter diameter

Lelit Elizabeth
58 mm
Breville Dual Boiler
58 mm

Tamping

Lelit Elizabeth
Manual
Breville Dual Boiler
Manual

Removable water tank

Lelit Elizabeth
Yes
Breville Dual Boiler
Yes

Grinder type

Lelit Elizabeth
Not applicable
Breville Dual Boiler
Not applicable

Grinder settings

Lelit Elizabeth
Not applicable
Breville Dual Boiler
Not applicable

Bean-hopper capacity

Lelit Elizabeth
Not applicable
Breville Dual Boiler
Not applicable

Automatic drink presets

Lelit Elizabeth
Not confirmed
Breville Dual Boiler
Not confirmed

Pre-infusion

Lelit Elizabeth
Yes
Breville Dual Boiler
Yes

Selectable milk-temperature setting

Lelit Elizabeth
Not confirmed
Breville Dual Boiler
Not confirmed

Two-cup brewing

Different
Lelit Elizabeth
Not confirmed
Breville Dual Boiler
Yes

Hot-water outlet

Lelit Elizabeth
Yes
Breville Dual Boiler
Yes

Manual hot-milk preparation

Lelit Elizabeth
Not confirmed
Breville Dual Boiler
Not confirmed

Milk frothing without brewing

Lelit Elizabeth
Not confirmed
Breville Dual Boiler
Not confirmed

Water-filter support

Lelit Elizabeth
Not confirmed
Breville Dual Boiler
Not confirmed

Boiler type

Lelit Elizabeth
dual-boiler
Breville Dual Boiler
dual-boiler

Boiler material

Different
Lelit Elizabeth
Brass brew boiler and AISI316L stainless-steel steam boiler
Breville Dual Boiler
Stainless steel

Number of boilers

Lelit Elizabeth
2
Breville Dual Boiler
2

Boiler capacity

Lelit Elizabeth
Not confirmed
Breville Dual Boiler
Not confirmed

Water-tank capacity

Different
Lelit Elizabeth
2.5 L
Breville Dual Boiler
Not confirmed

Pump type

Lelit Elizabeth
Not confirmed
Breville Dual Boiler
Not confirmed

Published pump pressure

Lelit Elizabeth
Not confirmed
Breville Dual Boiler
Not confirmed

Group

Different
Lelit Elizabeth
LELIT58 commercial group
Breville Dual Boiler
Not confirmed

Pressure gauge

Lelit Elizabeth
Yes
Breville Dual Boiler
Yes

PID

Lelit Elizabeth
Yes
Breville Dual Boiler
Yes

Hard-plumb capable

Lelit Elizabeth
Not confirmed
Breville Dual Boiler
Not confirmed

Height

Different
Lelit Elizabeth
380 mm
Breville Dual Boiler
371 mm

Weight

Different
Lelit Elizabeth
15.3 kg
Breville Dual Boiler
Not confirmed

Maximum cup height

Lelit Elizabeth
Not confirmed
Breville Dual Boiler
Not confirmed

Confirmed voltage

Lelit Elizabeth
120V-60Hz
Breville Dual Boiler
120V-60Hz

Power

Lelit Elizabeth
Not confirmed
Breville Dual Boiler
Not confirmed

Warranty

Lelit Elizabeth
Not confirmed
Breville Dual Boiler
Not confirmed

Included accessories

Lelit Elizabeth
Not confirmed
Breville Dual Boiler
Not confirmed
The short versionKey differences
  1. Counter fit: Elizabeth is 59 mm narrower and 23 mm shallower; Dual Boiler is 9 mm shorter.

  2. Control style: Elizabeth centers its LCC display and programmable pre-infusion; Breville adds adjustable pre-infusion plus volumetric or timed shot control.

  3. Heating details: Elizabeth specifies 0.3-litre brew and 0.6-litre steam boilers; Breville specifies stainless-steel dual boilers and a heated group without capacities in the current public record.

  4. Shared workflow: both use a 58 mm portafilter, brew and steam together, provide temperature control, and require a separate grinder and manual milk technique.

Editorial take

Quick verdict

Both are 58 mm dual-boiler machines with adjustable brew temperature, pre-infusion, and simultaneous steaming. The Lelit Elizabeth uses a narrower and shallower body; the Breville Dual Boiler uses a wider appliance-style platform with adjustable pre-infusion and extensive shot controls.

Lelit Elizabeth

  • Choose Elizabeth when a smaller dual-boiler footprint and Lelit's display-led programmable workflow matter most.
  • Its 320 x 380 mm body is 59 mm narrower and 23 mm shallower than the Breville.
  • The 0.6-litre steam boiler is smaller than some larger dual boilers, which may matter for repeated milk drinks.

Breville Dual Boiler

  • Choose the Dual Boiler when adjustable pre-infusion and broader shot programming justify the larger body.
  • Its separate stainless-steel boilers and heated group support simultaneous extraction and steam.
  • At 379 x 403 mm, it needs more permanent counter width and depth than Elizabeth and still requires a separate grinder.
Our recommendation

Final verdict

The Lelit Elizabeth is the better fit when compact dual-boiler placement and a straightforward programmable workflow lead the decision. The Breville Dual Boiler makes more sense when adjustable pre-infusion and its broader shot controls outweigh the larger footprint. Both remove the single-boiler wait between espresso and milk, so dimensions and control style are more decisive than boiler count.

This recommendation is an editorial assessment of verified specifications and cited third-party experiences. We have not personally tested these machines.

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