Bezzera Duo MN vs Bezzera Strega Lever Espresso Machine
Two espresso machines side by side. They differ on boiler / heating, boiler size, can be plumbed in, water tank. The Bezzera Duo MN has a dual boiler and the Bezzera Strega Lever Espresso Machine has a heat exchanger system.
Bezzera Duo MN
Bezzera Strega Lever Espresso Machine
What actually differs
- The Bezzera Duo MN has a dual boiler and the Bezzera Strega Lever Espresso Machine has a heat exchanger system.
- The Bezzera Strega Lever Espresso Machine has a larger boiler (1.98 L against 0.5 L for the Bezzera Duo MN).
- The Bezzera Duo MN has plumb-in capability; the Bezzera Strega Lever Espresso Machine does not.
- The Bezzera Duo MN has a larger water tank (4 L against 3.99 L for the Bezzera Strega Lever Espresso Machine).
- The Bezzera Strega Lever Espresso Machine is lighter at 30.5 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 Strega Lever Espresso Machine has 110V-120V (US).
- Size, Bezzera Duo MN against Bezzera Strega Lever Espresso Machine: width 32.6 cm against 33 cm, depth 47 cm against 45 cm, height 42.5 cm against 73.7 cm.
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
98 L heat-exchanger boiler and a 58 mm portafilter, giving hands-on control over pressure and flow. The trade-off is that it takes technique and practice.
Skip it if: You want a quick, repeatable routine
Full specs and review →Where each one wins
- Plumb-in capability
- A larger water tank
- A larger boiler
Specs compared
Rows where they differ are highlighted. Specs are from manufacturer sources; blanks are left blank, never estimated.
| Spec | Bezzera Duo MN | Bezzera Strega Lever Espresso Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $$$$ $1,500+ | $$$$ $1,500+ |
| Machine type | Manual lever | Manual lever |
| Boiler / heating | Dual | Heat exchanger |
| Boiler size | 0.5 L | 1.98 L |
| Portafilter size | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Pressure gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Can be plumbed in | Yes | No |
| Needs mains power | Yes | Yes |
| Water tank | 4 L | 3.99 L |
| Width | 32.6 cm | 33 cm |
| Depth | 47 cm | 45 cm |
| Height | 42.5 cm | 73.7 cm |
| Weight | 33 kg | 30.5 kg |
| Voltage | 110–120/50-60 or 220–240/50-60 | 110V-120V (US) |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
What they have in common
Both record the same value for: machine type (Manual lever); portafilter size (58 mm); pressure gauge (Yes); needs mains power (Yes); warranty (3 years).
Bezzera Duo MN vs Bezzera Strega Lever Espresso Machine: common questions
What is the main difference between the Bezzera Duo MN and the Bezzera Strega Lever Espresso Machine?
The Bezzera Duo MN has a dual boiler and the Bezzera Strega Lever Espresso Machine has a heat exchanger system. The Bezzera Strega Lever Espresso Machine has a larger boiler (1.98 L against 0.5 L for the Bezzera Duo MN).
Do the Bezzera Duo MN and the Bezzera Strega Lever Espresso Machine use the same portafilter?
Yes, both use 58 mm.
Is the Bezzera Duo MN or the Bezzera Strega Lever Espresso Machine more expensive?
Both sit in the same typical price band, $$$$ $1,500+.