Bezzera Sole vs Bezzera Strega Lever Espresso Machine
Two espresso machines side by side. They differ on boiler size, can be plumbed in, water tank, width. The Bezzera Sole has a larger boiler (2 L against 1.98 L for the Bezzera Strega Lever Espresso Machine).
Bezzera Sole
Bezzera Strega Lever Espresso Machine
What actually differs
- The Bezzera Sole has a larger boiler (2 L against 1.98 L for the Bezzera Strega Lever Espresso Machine).
- The Bezzera Sole has plumb-in capability; the Bezzera Strega Lever Espresso Machine does not.
- The Bezzera Sole has a larger water tank (4 L against 3.99 L for the Bezzera Strega Lever Espresso Machine).
- The Bezzera Sole is lighter at 27 kg; the Bezzera Strega Lever Espresso Machine weighs 30.5 kg.
- Voltage: the Bezzera Sole has 110-120V / 220-240V, the Bezzera Strega Lever Espresso Machine has 110V-120V (US).
- The Bezzera Strega Lever Espresso Machine has a longer warranty (3 years against 1 year for the Bezzera Sole).
- Size, Bezzera Sole against Bezzera Strega Lever Espresso Machine: width 30.5 cm against 33 cm, depth 45.5 cm against 45 cm, height 41.5 cm against 73.7 cm.
Which one should you buy?
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 →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
- A larger boiler
- Plumb-in capability
- A larger water tank
- A longer warranty
Specs compared
Rows where they differ are highlighted. Specs are from manufacturer sources; blanks are left blank, never estimated.
| Spec | Bezzera Sole | Bezzera Strega Lever Espresso Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $$$$ $1,500+ | $$$$ $1,500+ |
| Machine type | Manual lever | Manual lever |
| Boiler / heating | Heat exchanger | Heat exchanger |
| Boiler size | 2 L | 1.98 L |
| Portafilter size | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Pressure gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Can be plumbed in | Yes | No |
| Needs mains power | Yes | Yes |
| Water tank | 4 L | 3.99 L |
| Width | 30.5 cm | 33 cm |
| Depth | 45.5 cm | 45 cm |
| Height | 41.5 cm | 73.7 cm |
| Weight | 27 kg | 30.5 kg |
| Voltage | 110-120V / 220-240V | 110V-120V (US) |
| Warranty | 1 year | 3 years |
What they have in common
Both record the same value for: machine type (Manual lever); boiler / heating (Heat exchanger); portafilter size (58 mm); pressure gauge (Yes); needs mains power (Yes).
Bezzera Sole vs Bezzera Strega Lever Espresso Machine: common questions
What is the main difference between the Bezzera Sole and the Bezzera Strega Lever Espresso Machine?
The Bezzera Sole has a larger boiler (2 L against 1.98 L for the Bezzera Strega Lever Espresso Machine). The Bezzera Sole has plumb-in capability; the Bezzera Strega Lever Espresso Machine does not.
Do the Bezzera Sole and the Bezzera Strega Lever Espresso Machine use the same portafilter?
Yes, both use 58 mm.
Is the Bezzera Sole or the Bezzera Strega Lever Espresso Machine more expensive?
Both sit in the same typical price band, $$$$ $1,500+.