Bezzera Duo MN vs Bezzera Sole
Two espresso machines side by side. They differ on boiler / heating, boiler size, width, depth. The Bezzera Duo MN has a dual boiler and the Bezzera Sole has a heat exchanger system.
Bezzera Duo MN
Bezzera Sole
What actually differs
- The Bezzera Duo MN has a dual boiler and the Bezzera Sole has a heat exchanger system.
- The Bezzera Sole has a larger boiler (2 L against 0.5 L for the Bezzera Duo MN).
- The Bezzera Sole is lighter at 27 kg; the Bezzera Duo MN weighs 33 kg.
- Voltage: the Bezzera Duo MN has 110–120/50-60 or 220–240/50-60, the Bezzera Sole has 110-120V / 220-240V.
- The Bezzera Duo MN has a longer warranty (3 years against 1 year for the Bezzera Sole).
- Size, Bezzera Duo MN against Bezzera Sole: width 32.6 cm against 30.5 cm, depth 47 cm against 45.5 cm, height 42.5 cm against 41.5 cm. The Bezzera Sole is the more compact of the two.
Which one should you buy?
Enthusiasts who want hands-on control of every shot
Enthusiasts who enjoy shaping every shot will like this manual lever machine, with PID control, a pressure gauge and dual boilers for brewing and steaming together. The trade-off is that it takes technique and practice to use well.
Skip it if: You want a quick, repeatable routine
Full specs and review →Enthusiasts who want hands-on control of every shot
Suits enthusiasts who want hands-on control over pressure and flow with a manual lever and PID temperature control. The main trade-off is the technique and practice the lever demands, so it suits people who enjoy learning.
Skip it if: You want a quick, repeatable routine
Full specs and review →Where each one wins
- A longer warranty
- A larger boiler
- A more compact footprint
Specs compared
Rows where they differ are highlighted. Specs are from manufacturer sources; blanks are left blank, never estimated.
| Spec | Bezzera Duo MN | Bezzera Sole |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $$$$ $1,500+ | $$$$ $1,500+ |
| Machine type | Manual lever | Manual lever |
| Boiler / heating | Dual | Heat exchanger |
| Boiler size | 0.5 L | 2 L |
| PID temperature control | Yes | Yes |
| Portafilter size | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Pressure gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Can be plumbed in | Yes | Yes |
| Needs mains power | Yes | Yes |
| Water tank | 4 L | 4 L |
| Width | 32.6 cm | 30.5 cm |
| Depth | 47 cm | 45.5 cm |
| Height | 42.5 cm | 41.5 cm |
| Weight | 33 kg | 27 kg |
| Voltage | 110–120/50-60 or 220–240/50-60 | 110-120V / 220-240V |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year |
What they have in common
Both record the same value for: machine type (Manual lever); pid temperature control (Yes); portafilter size (58 mm); pressure gauge (Yes); can be plumbed in (Yes); needs mains power (Yes); water tank (4 L).
Bezzera Duo MN vs Bezzera Sole: common questions
What is the main difference between the Bezzera Duo MN and the Bezzera Sole?
The Bezzera Duo MN has a dual boiler and the Bezzera Sole has a heat exchanger system. The Bezzera Sole has a larger boiler (2 L against 0.5 L for the Bezzera Duo MN).
Do the Bezzera Duo MN and the Bezzera Sole use the same portafilter?
Yes, both use 58 mm.
Is the Bezzera Duo MN or the Bezzera Sole more expensive?
Both sit in the same typical price band, $$$$ $1,500+.